Northside Elevator announced this week that it has hired David Balko for agronomy sales. Balko will work primarily out of Northside’s new agronomy center in Stanley, Wisconsin, and will have responsibility for the development and growth of Northside’s western agronomy territory. Balko’s extensive seed industry experience will be instrumental in expanding Northside’s sales and geographic footprint for seed, fertilizer, consulting, crop protection and contracting business growth.

As an experienced product manager, Balko is well suited to work closely with producers desiring to optimize their resources to achieve objectives. He also comes to Northside armed with strengths in account planning and sustainable agriculture practices—key areas where producers often need support. The combination of his degree in agronomy from Chippewa Valley Technical College, and hands-on experience, provides producers with the best of knowledge-backed experience.

“David will be pivotal to our agronomy program and brings refreshing enthusiasm to his role. His personal experience and knowledge will help Northside customers achieve performance goals,” said Ted Brussow, president of Northside.

Balko and his family reside in West Central Wisconsin. He is active with the volunteer fire department but enjoys hunting and fishing when time allows.