Masters of Ceremony
Welcome and Leadership Remarks
Keynote Speaker
Jackson Stansell
SentinelAg, Founder & CEO
Born in Colorado but raised in the deep South, Jackson came to Lincoln, Nebraska, in pursuit of graduate education in agricultural engineering with the goal of helping farmers grow more efficiently and environmentally friendly.
Through his master’s work, Jackson developed the prototype N-Time software that has since become Sentinel’s primary product. Jackson graduated with a Master of Science in Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering, and started on a Ph.D., prior to founding Sentinel in September of 2021.
Jackson hails from the southeast corner of Alabama and calls Dothan, Alabama — the self-proclaimed “peanut capital of the world” — home. When Jackson isn’t leading Sentinel, he enjoys spending time with his wife Jaime and their pets (dog – Rio and cat – Wampus). He also enjoys spending time on various outdoor hobbies, sports, cooking, music, and home improvement projects.
Stakeholder Panel
Zach Hunnicutt
Member, Nebraska Corn Board
Zach Hunnicutt is a fifth-generation farmer from Giltner, Nebraska. He raises irrigated corn, popcorn, and soybeans with his father and brother.
Brea Hutchcraft-May
Alliance Development Manager, Bayer CropScience
Brea Hutchcraft-May is a seasoned professional with a B.S. in Agriculture from Illinois State University and 20 years of experience in research administration, specializing in agribusiness. Since 2013, she has excelled as an Alliance Development Manager at Bayer CropScience, where she leads a team dedicated to supporting Bayer’s R&D organization. Her work involves securing access to innovative university technologies through material transfer, option, and license agreements. Additionally, Brea and her team are instrumental in managing transactions that fund both basic and applied research at universities, as well as overseeing agreements for university services.
Before joining Bayer, Brea worked as an Award Negotiator in the Sponsored Programs Administration Office at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. In this role, she was responsible for structuring research agreements between the university and the U.S. Federal Government, showcasing her ability to navigate complex negotiations and foster collaborative partnerships.
Dick Ehrman
Lower Platte South NRD
Dick Ehrman retired from full-time employment with the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District in Lincoln in October 2025. He was previously the Water Resources Coordinator with the District, where he managed LPSNRD ground water quality and quantity monitoring programs and supervised water resources staff. He currently serves as a part-time consultant with the District on a variety of NRD ground water related programs and projects. He has nearly 40 years’ experience in Nebraska at the state and local level, concentrating mostly on regional ground water analysis and monitoring. Dick received his Master of Science in Geology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1987. He is a licensed professional geologist at the state and national level, and has served as an officer at multiple local, state, and national organizations.
Daniel Moore
Executive Vice President, Kinghorn Gardens
Dan Moore is the Executive Vice President of Kinghorn Gardens with nearly 25 years of experience in the industry. A graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, he is passionate about gardens and believes in the power of nature to set the stage for significant life events. As an advocate for the importance of gardens, Dan is also dedicated to working with students of all ages to create awareness and excitement around careers in horticulture.
Andrew Getty
Golf Course Superintendent, The Prairie Club, Valentine, Nebraska
Andrew Getty is the golf course superintendent for The Prairie Club Dunes Course near Valentine, Nebraska. A native of Mitchell, South Dakota, he graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass and Landscape Management. He then went on to serve as the superintendent at the Jim Ager Memorial golf course in Lincoln and Frederick Peak Golf Club in Valentine before landing at The Prairie Club. He currently serves as president of the Nebraska Turfgrass Association and as a GCSAA Grassroots ambassador to Senator Deb Fischer.
