AG-PRO JENNA WATSON & BEN BUTCHER

Ag-Pro and the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) have always had a positive relationship. Through this relationship, Ag-Pro has been a dedicated sponsor in all events hosted by Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, especially the Ohio Beef Expo. Their continued support has been a critical element in guaranteeing the success of the Ohio Beef Expo every year. Jenna Watson and Ben Butcher are two pivotal employees of Ag-Pro that are incredible assets to the Ohio Beef Expo.

Ag-Pro is a family-owned John Deere dealership that began in 1958 in Boston, Georgia. Ag-Pro has been in Ohio since 2018 when Ag-Pro’s expansion headed north. The relationship between Ag-Pro and the Ohio Cattle men’s Association began through this growth. Two essential assets to the AgPro corporation are Jenna Watson and Ben Butcher. Watson holds the position of Corporate Marketing Manager and is based out of the London, Ohio Ag-Pro location. Butcher is the Division 9 President, and his focus is on large agriculture equipment throughout Ohio. Ag-Pro exhibits in both the indoor and outdoor trade show areas of the

2002- Dave Dailey, Don Lowry, Henry Bergfeld, and Jim Rentz

2003- Leslie Milleson and Rod Bauer

2004- Virgil Strickler, Jim Sutherly, and Gene Rowe

2005- Tim Sheeley and Dr. Glen Hoffsis

2006- Dean Armstrong and Earl Foreman

2007- Joyce McKee, Jim & Jackie Murray and Curt

Hively

2008- Jim & Marlene Campbell and Dr. Earl & Cynthia Arnholt

Ohio Beef Expo, where they carry various types of equipment, including John Deere Gators, skid steers, and hay equipment. During the Expo, in the Coliseum, Ag-Pro is highlighted as a sponsoring partner of the BEST program and a supporter of the Buckeye Breeder’s Series, where they donate a year’s use of a Gator. Ag-Pro’s donation of Gators and skid steers during the week of Expo, including several set-up days, makes them a highly-valued event sponsor. Watson and Butcher attend the entire week of the Expo with various types of jobs. These jobs include supporting the Ag-Pro trade show areas and watching both their customers from across the state while they all gather in Columbus for

Past Friends Of The Expo

2009- Keith Moore and Tom Wilcox

2010- Sam Roberts and Laura Sutherly

2011- Alan Halderman and Rex Sullinger

2012- Gale Long, Dave Puthoff, and Steve R. Rauch

2013- Doug Conkle, Johnny Regula and Wood County Beef Producers

2014- Ginger Natolis and Sally Puzacke

2015- Jon Becerril, David McElhaney and Sam Sutherly

2016- Lou Ellen Harr, M.H. Eby and Bill Sexten

2017- Roy White and Dave Russell

2018- Linde Sutherly and Nancy Snook

2019- C.J. Brown and Joe Foster

2020 & 2021 - Frank Phelps & AMW Cattlemen’s Association

2022 - J.L. Draganic & Pam Haley