Agspring, Leawood, KS, says Brian Aust has joined the company as vice president, merchandising, responsible for overseeing the merchandising decisions for both Big River Rice & Grain and Thresher Artisan Wheat.
Aust’s broad and tangible experience as a merchandising lead will be an immediate asset to Agspring merchandising operations, both strategically and tactically. Aust has been engaged with the current challenging commodities market, merchandising domestically in the mid-South and West regions.
He has served in merchandising capacities for Scoular, DeBruce, Lansing and others; and he has direct experience managing transportation including high-capacity rail and barge operations. He also developed a cross-country business in Texas, establishing strong relationships with producers and customers.
Aust is a graduate of Kansas State University living in the greater Kansas City region.
