VANE Agricultural Insurance Solutions, a leading provider of custom agricultural insurance, has appointed Clayton Becker as Chief Operating Officer, responsible for overseeing the company’s day-to-day operations, driving business development, and accelerating sales growth while ensuring operational excellence.

Becker brings a wealth of experience in agriculture, with over two decades at Syngenta, and most recently, as President of Farmers National, a leading farm land management services provider. In his new role, Becker will be instrumental in translating business strategy into product strategy, building high-performing teams, and identifying new market opportunities for VANE’s innovative agribusiness revenue and balance sheet protection solutions.

“We are delighted to welcome Clayton to the VANE team,” said Don Preusser, CEO and Founder of VANE. “Clayton’s proven leadership in business development and operational execution will be critical as we continue to expand our reach and provide agribusinesses with specialized, one-of-a-kind, insurance coverage they need to protect against revenue loss due to weather events.”

Becker will also focus on fostering strong relationships with prospects, customers, and business partners, and ensuring VANE’s continued service excellence in the delivery of its unique revenue insurance solutions for agribusinesses.