At Ag Leader, we value quality. Guided by our four core values – Excellence, Approachability, Ready-Willing-Doing, and the Courage to do What is Right, each of our departments strive to produce products they are proud to stand behind, never compromising on quality. Because we operate in a culture of continuous improvement, our product failure rate is less than 1.5%. While we are proud of that achievement, it also drives us to improve that number each day.
That commitment to quality also extends to the people we hire. As a part of the Ag Leader family, our employees value ethics, relationships, trust, and integrity while thriving in an atmosphere that is not only innovative and welcoming but encourages ideas and creativity.
For the past ten years, Sandy Tod has been representing Ag Leader as a Product Support Specialist in our Asia Pacific office. Through his role, he interacts with both dealers and customers helping provide solutions to issues that arise on the farm.
“What I like most about Ag Leader is making customers’ lives easier and improving their bottom line,” Sandy says. “I also like working for a company that is not focused on delivering returns to shareholders.”
As Sandy readies for retirement this year, he shares a little bit about himself and reflects on his time at Ag Leader.
AL: Tell me about where you grew up (and how that influenced your career path).
ST: I grew up on a farm in Western Victoria, studied agronomy, and have remained in the agriculture industry ever since.
AL: How do you ensure quality each day in your role?
ST: I always strive to do the best I can at what I do.
AL: If there was one thing you want farmers to know about Ag Leader and the products we create, what would it be?
ST: Ag Leader products are simple, reliable, and user-friendly. We strive to deliver products that improve our customers’ way of life and profitability.
AL: In your time at Ag Leader, can you share an achievement or experience you are most proud of and why?
ST: One of my most memorable experiences at Ag Leader was stepping out of the warm, dry climate of Australia and into a blizzard near Ames, Iowa, where I performed the steering calibration portion of the Guidance and Steering training out in the middle of a field.
AL: What has it meant to you to be a part of the Ag Leader family for so many years?
ST: I have really enjoyed being part of a small, diverse, and remote team with the goal of expanding the use of Ag leader products in the Asia Pacific region.
AL: What will you miss most about Ag Leader?
ST: I will miss the comradery of the Australian team.
AL: What do you like to do in your free time?
ST: I like to run, cycle, and tour remote areas of Australia.
ABOUT THIS SERIES
In the We Are Ag Leader series, we will introduce you to a wide array of people who work at Ag Leader. Our founder, Al Myers, created Ag Leader in 1992 with one mission in mind: To provide a workplace that challenges and motivates individuals to create and deliver innovative products.
Ultimately, addressing the wants and needs of farmers is our number one priority. We exist to enhance the lives of farmers around the world by developing proven precision farming technology that exceeds farmers’ expectations.