It is with heartfelt gratitude that we announce the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Dave Holtom. Dave’s last day will be December 31, 2025, after an extraordinary 30-year career that saw the company grow significantly.
Since joining Valley Wide in 1994, Dave has been instrumental in guiding the company through significant periods of growth, innovation, and change without ever losing site of the company’s primary focus…the customer. Under his leadership, Valley Wide expanded its footprint, added new business units, and built a strong foundation for future success.
“Dave’s vision and steady leadership have shaped who we are today,” said Adam Clark, Valley Wide Board President. “His dedication to both our customers and employees leave an enduring legacy. We are deeply grateful for his many years of service.”
Succeeding Dave will be Brad Locke, the current Chief Financial Officer, who has served as CFO since 2022. Brad has played a pivotal role in the company’s strategic planning, financial health, and long-term growth initiatives, working alongside Dave on strategic planning for the last 2 years. With more than 20 years of experience in agronomy, Brad has successfully led teams in the areas of sales, marketing, operations, procurement, and most recently finance. He is well positioned to lead Valley Wide and Valley Ag into its next chapter.
“I am honored to step into this role and build on the strong foundation Dave has created,” Brad said. “By selecting an internal candidate, the board is not only putting their faith in me but placing their faith in every employee at Valley Wide Cooperative and Valley Agronomics. Our team is committed to driving continued growth, innovation, and value in the communities we serve by keeping the best interest of our customers as the starting point for every decision we make. I want to personally thank Dave for his service, leadership, and commitment to our members.”
Click here or on the video link below to watch a Q&A discussion with Dave, Brad, Adam and George Barron, our VP of Human Resources, to find out more. We thank Dave for his tireless efforts and look forward to the next chapter at Valley Wide and Valley Ag.
*If you do not have a Valley Wide or Valley Ag email address you will not be able to view the video. A public access version will be released shortly.
