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Dr. Paul Kindinger is the Founder and CEO of The Kindinger Group, LLC. Having been raised on a family dairy and hog farm, Kindinger has devoted his entire professional career to leadership roles in agriculture. He holds both Bachelor and Master’s degrees from Michigan State University in Agricultural Economics/Marketing, and a Doctorate in Agricultural Economics from Cornell University. ﷯Dr. Kindinger has served as President and CEO of the North American Equipment Dealers Association; and President and CEO of the Agricultural Retailers Association; and in the administration of former President George H.W. Bush served as Director of Public Affairs and Special Advisor to former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Clayton Yeutter. Kindinger also served as former Director of Agriculture for the State of Michigan; Chief Deputy Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture; and Director of the Marketing and International Trade Program at the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Dr. Kindinger is a former lobbyist and governmental relations advisor for Kahn, Soares & Conway (a firm that represents agricultural clients worldwide). Kindinger has also served as President and CEO of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association; and as Senior Consultant for Agriculture at Adayana. Kindinger taught economics and marketing at the University of Minnesota – Waseca; served as Assistant Director of the Cooperative Extension Service overseeing the Agricultural and Marketing Programs at Michigan State University; and also served as Director of the Commodity Activities and Research Division for Michigan Farm Bureau. In addition, Kindinger found time to serve in leadership roles on many boards during his career, including chairman for the following: IRON Solutions; Conservation Technology Information Center; NAEDA Services Corp; National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; Mid-America International Trade Council; Michigan Export Development Authority; Michigan Wine and Grape Industry Council; National Agricultural Marketing Officials; Michigan Governor’s Conference on Agriculture; and Futures Team 2020, to name just a few. His distinguished work in agriculture has been recognized with numerous awards and honors from organizations at the state, regional, and national levels. Examples include an Honorary American Farmer Degree from the FFA Organization; Commendations from the Michigan Legislature (House and Senate); Michigan Veterinary Medical Association Public Service Award; and Mid-America Crop Protection Association’s Visionary Award., along with many more. Dr. Kindinger has authored hundreds of articles and delivered hundreds of speeches and media appearances about various aspects of agriculture and business during his career, especially topics related to marketing, technology, strategy, international trade, manufacturer-dealer relations, equipment and Ag retail operations, legislation and regulations, and many other thought-provoking topics. Kindinger is also a passionate speaker about effective leadership in forward-thinking organizations.
Dr. Paul Kindinger is the Founder and CEO of The Kindinger Group, LLC. Having been raised on a family dairy and hog farm, Kindinger has devoted his entire professional career to leadership roles in agriculture. He holds both Bachelor and Master’s degrees from Michigan State University in Agricultural Economics/Marketing, and a Doctorate in Agricultural Economics from Cornell University. ﷯Dr. Kindinger has served as President and CEO of the North American Equipment Dealers Association; and President and CEO of the Agricultural Retailers Association; and in the administration of former President George H.W. Bush served as Director of Public Affairs and Special Advisor to former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Clayton Yeutter. Kindinger also served as former Director of Agriculture for the State of Michigan; Chief Deputy Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture; and Director of the Marketing and International Trade Program at the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Dr. Kindinger is a former lobbyist and governmental relations advisor for Kahn, Soares & Conway (a firm that represents agricultural clients worldwide). Kindinger has also served as President and CEO of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association; and as Senior Consultant for Agriculture at Adayana. Kindinger taught economics and marketing at the University of Minnesota – Waseca; served as Assistant Director of the Cooperative Extension Service overseeing the Agricultural and Marketing Programs at Michigan State University; and also served as Director of the Commodity Activities and Research Division for Michigan Farm Bureau. In addition, Kindinger found time to serve in leadership roles on many boards during his career, including chairman for the following: IRON Solutions; Conservation Technology Information Center; NAEDA Services Corp; National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; Mid-America International Trade Council; Michigan Export Development Authority; Michigan Wine and Grape Industry Council; National Agricultural Marketing Officials; Michigan Governor’s Conference on Agriculture; and Futures Team 2020, to name just a few. His distinguished work in agriculture has been recognized with numerous awards and honors from organizations at the state, regional, and national levels. Examples include an Honorary American Farmer Degree from the FFA Organization; Commendations from the Michigan Legislature (House and Senate); Michigan Veterinary Medical Association Public Service Award; and Mid-America Crop Protection Association’s Visionary Award., along with many more. Dr. Kindinger has authored hundreds of articles and delivered hundreds of speeches and media appearances about various aspects of agriculture and business during his career, especially topics related to marketing, technology, strategy, international trade, manufacturer-dealer relations, equipment and Ag retail operations, legislation and regulations, and many other thought-provoking topics. Kindinger is also a passionate speaker about effective leadership in forward-thinking organizations.
Dr. Paul Kindinger is the Founder and CEO of The Kindinger Group, LLC. Having been raised on a family dairy and hog farm, Kindinger has devoted his entire professional career to leadership roles in agriculture. He holds both Bachelor and Master’s degrees from Michigan State University in Agricultural Economics/Marketing, and a Doctorate in Agricultural Economics from Cornell University. ﷯Dr. Kindinger has served as President and CEO of the North American Equipment Dealers Association; and President and CEO of the Agricultural Retailers Association; and in the administration of former President George H.W. Bush served as Director of Public Affairs and Special Advisor to former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Clayton Yeutter. Kindinger also served as former Director of Agriculture for the State of Michigan; Chief Deputy Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture; and Director of the Marketing and International Trade Program at the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Dr. Kindinger is a former lobbyist and governmental relations advisor for Kahn, Soares & Conway (a firm that represents agricultural clients worldwide). Kindinger has also served as President and CEO of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association; and as Senior Consultant for Agriculture at Adayana. Kindinger taught economics and marketing at the University of Minnesota – Waseca; served as Assistant Director of the Cooperative Extension Service overseeing the Agricultural and Marketing Programs at Michigan State University; and also served as Director of the Commodity Activities and Research Division for Michigan Farm Bureau. In addition, Kindinger found time to serve in leadership roles on many boards during his career, including chairman for the following: IRON Solutions; Conservation Technology Information Center; NAEDA Services Corp; National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; Mid-America International Trade Council; Michigan Export Development Authority; Michigan Wine and Grape Industry Council; National Agricultural Marketing Officials; Michigan Governor’s Conference on Agriculture; and Futures Team 2020, to name just a few. His distinguished work in agriculture has been recognized with numerous awards and honors from organizations at the state, regional, and national levels. Examples include an Honorary American Farmer Degree from the FFA Organization; Commendations from the Michigan Legislature (House and Senate); Michigan Veterinary Medical Association Public Service Award; and Mid-America Crop Protection Association’s Visionary Award., along with many more. Dr. Kindinger has authored hundreds of articles and delivered hundreds of speeches and media appearances about various aspects of agriculture and business during his career, especially topics related to marketing, technology, strategy, international trade, manufacturer-dealer relations, equipment and Ag retail operations, legislation and regulations, and many other thought-provoking topics. Kindinger is also a passionate speaker about effective leadership in forward-thinking organizations.
Dr. Paul Kindinger is the Founder and CEO of The Kindinger Group, LLC. Having been raised on a family dairy and hog farm, Kindinger has devoted his entire professional career to leadership roles in agriculture. He holds both Bachelor and Master’s degrees from Michigan State University in Agricultural Economics/Marketing, and a Doctorate in Agricultural Economics from Cornell University. ﷯Dr. Kindinger has served as President and CEO of the North American Equipment Dealers Association; and President and CEO of the Agricultural Retailers Association; and in the administration of former President George H.W. Bush served as Director of Public Affairs and Special Advisor to former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Clayton Yeutter. Kindinger also served as former Director of Agriculture for the State of Michigan; Chief Deputy Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture; and Director of the Marketing and International Trade Program at the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Dr. Kindinger is a former lobbyist and governmental relations advisor for Kahn, Soares & Conway (a firm that represents agricultural clients worldwide). Kindinger has also served as President and CEO of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association; and as Senior Consultant for Agriculture at Adayana. Kindinger taught economics and marketing at the University of Minnesota – Waseca; served as Assistant Director of the Cooperative Extension Service overseeing the Agricultural and Marketing Programs at Michigan State University; and also served as Director of the Commodity Activities and Research Division for Michigan Farm Bureau. In addition, Kindinger found time to serve in leadership roles on many boards during his career, including chairman for the following: IRON Solutions; Conservation Technology Information Center; NAEDA Services Corp; National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; Mid-America International Trade Council; Michigan Export Development Authority; Michigan Wine and Grape Industry Council; National Agricultural Marketing Officials; Michigan Governor’s Conference on Agriculture; and Futures Team 2020, to name just a few. His distinguished work in agriculture has been recognized with numerous awards and honors from organizations at the state, regional, and national levels. Examples include an Honorary American Farmer Degree from the FFA Organization; Commendations from the Michigan Legislature (House and Senate); Michigan Veterinary Medical Association Public Service Award; and Mid-America Crop Protection Association’s Visionary Award., along with many more. Dr. Kindinger has authored hundreds of articles and delivered hundreds of speeches and media appearances about various aspects of agriculture and business during his career, especially topics related to marketing, technology, strategy, international trade, manufacturer-dealer relations, equipment and Ag retail operations, legislation and regulations, and many other thought-provoking topics. Kindinger is also a passionate speaker about effective leadership in forward-thinking organizations.
Dr. Paul Kindinger is the Founder and CEO of The Kindinger Group, LLC. Having been raised on a family dairy and hog farm, Kindinger has devoted his entire professional career to leadership roles in agriculture. He holds both Bachelor and Master’s degrees from Michigan State University in Agricultural Economics/Marketing, and a Doctorate in Agricultural Economics from Cornell University. ﷯Dr. Kindinger has served as President and CEO of the North American Equipment Dealers Association; and President and CEO of the Agricultural Retailers Association; and in the administration of former President George H.W. Bush served as Director of Public Affairs and Special Advisor to former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Clayton Yeutter. Kindinger also served as former Director of Agriculture for the State of Michigan; Chief Deputy Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture; and Director of the Marketing and International Trade Program at the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Dr. Kindinger is a former lobbyist and governmental relations advisor for Kahn, Soares & Conway (a firm that represents agricultural clients worldwide). Kindinger has also served as President and CEO of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association; and as Senior Consultant for Agriculture at Adayana. Kindinger taught economics and marketing at the University of Minnesota – Waseca; served as Assistant Director of the Cooperative Extension Service overseeing the Agricultural and Marketing Programs at Michigan State University; and also served as Director of the Commodity Activities and Research Division for Michigan Farm Bureau. In addition, Kindinger found time to serve in leadership roles on many boards during his career, including chairman for the following: IRON Solutions; Conservation Technology Information Center; NAEDA Services Corp; National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; Mid-America International Trade Council; Michigan Export Development Authority; Michigan Wine and Grape Industry Council; National Agricultural Marketing Officials; Michigan Governor’s Conference on Agriculture; and Futures Team 2020, to name just a few. His distinguished work in agriculture has been recognized with numerous awards and honors from organizations at the state, regional, and national levels. Examples include an Honorary American Farmer Degree from the FFA Organization; Commendations from the Michigan Legislature (House and Senate); Michigan Veterinary Medical Association Public Service Award; and Mid-America Crop Protection Association’s Visionary Award., along with many more. Dr. Kindinger has authored hundreds of articles and delivered hundreds of speeches and media appearances about various aspects of agriculture and business during his career, especially topics related to marketing, technology, strategy, international trade, manufacturer-dealer relations, equipment and Ag retail operations, legislation and regulations, and many other thought-provoking topics. Kindinger is also a passionate speaker about effective leadership in forward-thinking organizations.
Dr. Paul Kindinger is the Founder and CEO of The Kindinger Group, LLC. Having been raised on a family dairy and hog farm, Kindinger has devoted his entire professional career to leadership roles in agriculture. He holds both Bachelor and Master’s degrees from Michigan State University in Agricultural Economics/Marketing, and a Doctorate in Agricultural Economics from Cornell University. ﷯Dr. Kindinger has served as President and CEO of the North American Equipment Dealers Association; and President and CEO of the Agricultural Retailers Association; and in the administration of former President George H.W. Bush served as Director of Public Affairs and Special Advisor to former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Clayton Yeutter. Kindinger also served as former Director of Agriculture for the State of Michigan; Chief Deputy Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture; and Director of the Marketing and International Trade Program at the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Dr. Kindinger is a former lobbyist and governmental relations advisor for Kahn, Soares & Conway (a firm that represents agricultural clients worldwide). Kindinger has also served as President and CEO of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association; and as Senior Consultant for Agriculture at Adayana. Kindinger taught economics and marketing at the University of Minnesota – Waseca; served as Assistant Director of the Cooperative Extension Service overseeing the Agricultural and Marketing Programs at Michigan State University; and also served as Director of the Commodity Activities and Research Division for Michigan Farm Bureau. In addition, Kindinger found time to serve in leadership roles on many boards during his career, including chairman for the following: IRON Solutions; Conservation Technology Information Center; NAEDA Services Corp; National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; Mid-America International Trade Council; Michigan Export Development Authority; Michigan Wine and Grape Industry Council; National Agricultural Marketing Officials; Michigan Governor’s Conference on Agriculture; and Futures Team 2020, to name just a few. His distinguished work in agriculture has been recognized with numerous awards and honors from organizations at the state, regional, and national levels. Examples include an Honorary American Farmer Degree from the FFA Organization; Commendations from the Michigan Legislature (House and Senate); Michigan Veterinary Medical Association Public Service Award; and Mid-America Crop Protection Association’s Visionary Award., along with many more. Dr. Kindinger has authored hundreds of articles and delivered hundreds of speeches and media appearances about various aspects of agriculture and business during his career, especially topics related to marketing, technology, strategy, international trade, manufacturer-dealer relations, equipment and Ag retail operations, legislation and regulations, and many other thought-provoking topics. Kindinger is also a passionate speaker about effective leadership in forward-thinking organizations.

Paul Kindinger, Ph.D

Dr. Paul Kindinger is the Founder and CEO of The Kindinger Group, LLC. Having been raised on a family dairy and hog farm, Kindinger has devoted his entire professional career to leadership roles in agriculture. He holds both Bachelor and Master’s degrees from Michigan State University in Agricultural Economics/Marketing, and a Doctorate in Agricultural Economics from Cornell University. ﷯Dr. Kindinger has served as President and CEO of the North American Equipment Dealers Association; and President and CEO of the Agricultural Retailers Association; and in the administration of former President George H.W. Bush served as Director of Public Affairs and Special Advisor to former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Clayton Yeutter. Kindinger also served as former Director of Agriculture for the State of Michigan; Chief Deputy Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture; and Director of the Marketing and International Trade Program at the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Dr. Kindinger is a former lobbyist and governmental relations advisor for Kahn, Soares & Conway (a firm that represents agricultural clients worldwide). Kindinger has also served as President and CEO of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association; and as Senior Consultant for Agriculture at Adayana. Kindinger taught economics and marketing at the University of Minnesota – Waseca; served as Assistant Director of the Cooperative Extension Service overseeing the Agricultural and Marketing Programs at Michigan State University; and also served as Director of the Commodity Activities and Research Division for Michigan Farm Bureau. In addition, Kindinger found time to serve in leadership roles on many boards during his career, including chairman for the following: IRON Solutions; Conservation Technology Information Center; NAEDA Services Corp; National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; Mid-America International Trade Council; Michigan Export Development Authority; Michigan Wine and Grape Industry Council; National Agricultural Marketing Officials; Michigan Governor’s Conference on Agriculture; and Futures Team 2020, to name just a few. His distinguished work in agriculture has been recognized with numerous awards and honors from organizations at the state, regional, and national levels. Examples include an Honorary American Farmer Degree from the FFA Organization; Commendations from the Michigan Legislature (House and Senate); Michigan Veterinary Medical Association Public Service Award; and Mid-America Crop Protection Association’s Visionary Award., along with many more. Dr. Kindinger has authored hundreds of articles and delivered hundreds of speeches and media appearances about various aspects of agriculture and business during his career, especially topics related to marketing, technology, strategy, international trade, manufacturer-dealer relations, equipment and Ag retail operations, legislation and regulations, and many other thought-provoking topics. Kindinger is also a passionate speaker about effective leadership in forward-thinking organizations.

Paul Kindinger, Ph.D

Dr. Paul Kindinger is the Founder and CEO of The Kindinger Group, LLC. Having been raised on a family dairy and hog farm, Kindinger has devoted his entire professional career to leadership roles in agriculture. He holds both Bachelor and Master’s degrees from Michigan State University in Agricultural Economics/Marketing, and a Doctorate in Agricultural Economics from Cornell University. ﷯Dr. Kindinger has served as President and CEO of the North American Equipment Dealers Association; and President and CEO of the Agricultural Retailers Association; and in the administration of former President George H.W. Bush served as Director of Public Affairs and Special Advisor to former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Clayton Yeutter. Kindinger also served as former Director of Agriculture for the State of Michigan; Chief Deputy Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture; and Director of the Marketing and International Trade Program at the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Dr. Kindinger is a former lobbyist and governmental relations advisor for Kahn, Soares & Conway (a firm that represents agricultural clients worldwide). Kindinger has also served as President and CEO of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association; and as Senior Consultant for Agriculture at Adayana. Kindinger taught economics and marketing at the University of Minnesota – Waseca; served as Assistant Director of the Cooperative Extension Service overseeing the Agricultural and Marketing Programs at Michigan State University; and also served as Director of the Commodity Activities and Research Division for Michigan Farm Bureau. In addition, Kindinger found time to serve in leadership roles on many boards during his career, including chairman for the following: IRON Solutions; Conservation Technology Information Center; NAEDA Services Corp; National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; Mid-America International Trade Council; Michigan Export Development Authority; Michigan Wine and Grape Industry Council; National Agricultural Marketing Officials; Michigan Governor’s Conference on Agriculture; and Futures Team 2020, to name just a few. His distinguished work in agriculture has been recognized with numerous awards and honors from organizations at the state, regional, and national levels. Examples include an Honorary American Farmer Degree from the FFA Organization; Commendations from the Michigan Legislature (House and Senate); Michigan Veterinary Medical Association Public Service Award; and Mid-America Crop Protection Association’s Visionary Award., along with many more. Dr. Kindinger has authored hundreds of articles and delivered hundreds of speeches and media appearances about various aspects of agriculture and business during his career, especially topics related to marketing, technology, strategy, international trade, manufacturer-dealer relations, equipment and Ag retail operations, legislation and regulations, and many other thought-provoking topics. Kindinger is also a passionate speaker about effective leadership in forward-thinking organizations.
Dr. Paul Kindinger is the Founder and CEO of The Kindinger Group, LLC. Having been raised on a family dairy and hog farm, Kindinger has devoted his entire professional career to leadership roles in agriculture. He holds both Bachelor and Master’s degrees from Michigan State University in Agricultural Economics/Marketing, and a Doctorate in Agricultural Economics from Cornell University. ﷯Dr. Kindinger has served as President and CEO of the North American Equipment Dealers Association; and President and CEO of the Agricultural Retailers Association; and in the administration of former President George H.W. Bush served as Director of Public Affairs and Special Advisor to former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Clayton Yeutter. Kindinger also served as former Director of Agriculture for the State of Michigan; Chief Deputy Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture; and Director of the Marketing and International Trade Program at the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Dr. Kindinger is a former lobbyist and governmental relations advisor for Kahn, Soares & Conway (a firm that represents agricultural clients worldwide). Kindinger has also served as President and CEO of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association; and as Senior Consultant for Agriculture at Adayana. Kindinger taught economics and marketing at the University of Minnesota – Waseca; served as Assistant Director of the Cooperative Extension Service overseeing the Agricultural and Marketing Programs at Michigan State University; and also served as Director of the Commodity Activities and Research Division for Michigan Farm Bureau. In addition, Kindinger found time to serve in leadership roles on many boards during his career, including chairman for the following: IRON Solutions; Conservation Technology Information Center; NAEDA Services Corp; National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; Mid-America International Trade Council; Michigan Export Development Authority; Michigan Wine and Grape Industry Council; National Agricultural Marketing Officials; Michigan Governor’s Conference on Agriculture; and Futures Team 2020, to name just a few. His distinguished work in agriculture has been recognized with numerous awards and honors from organizations at the state, regional, and national levels. Examples include an Honorary American Farmer Degree from the FFA Organization; Commendations from the Michigan Legislature (House and Senate); Michigan Veterinary Medical Association Public Service Award; and Mid-America Crop Protection Association’s Visionary Award., along with many more. Dr. Kindinger has authored hundreds of articles and delivered hundreds of speeches and media appearances about various aspects of agriculture and business during his career, especially topics related to marketing, technology, strategy, international trade, manufacturer-dealer relations, equipment and Ag retail operations, legislation and regulations, and many other thought-provoking topics. Kindinger is also a passionate speaker about effective leadership in forward-thinking organizations.

Paul Kindinger, Ph.D

Dr. Paul Kindinger is the Founder and CEO of The Kindinger Group, LLC. Having been raised on a family dairy and hog farm, Kindinger has devoted his entire professional career to leadership roles in agriculture. He holds both Bachelor and Master’s degrees from Michigan State University in Agricultural Economics/Marketing, and a Doctorate in Agricultural Economics from Cornell University. ﷯Dr. Kindinger has served as President and CEO of the North American Equipment Dealers Association; and President and CEO of the Agricultural Retailers Association; and in the administration of former President George H.W. Bush served as Director of Public Affairs and Special Advisor to former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Clayton Yeutter. Kindinger also served as former Director of Agriculture for the State of Michigan; Chief Deputy Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture; and Director of the Marketing and International Trade Program at the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Dr. Kindinger is a former lobbyist and governmental relations advisor for Kahn, Soares & Conway (a firm that represents agricultural clients worldwide). Kindinger has also served as President and CEO of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association; and as Senior Consultant for Agriculture at Adayana. Kindinger taught economics and marketing at the University of Minnesota – Waseca; served as Assistant Director of the Cooperative Extension Service overseeing the Agricultural and Marketing Programs at Michigan State University; and also served as Director of the Commodity Activities and Research Division for Michigan Farm Bureau. In addition, Kindinger found time to serve in leadership roles on many boards during his career, including chairman for the following: IRON Solutions; Conservation Technology Information Center; NAEDA Services Corp; National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; Mid-America International Trade Council; Michigan Export Development Authority; Michigan Wine and Grape Industry Council; National Agricultural Marketing Officials; Michigan Governor’s Conference on Agriculture; and Futures Team 2020, to name just a few. His distinguished work in agriculture has been recognized with numerous awards and honors from organizations at the state, regional, and national levels. Examples include an Honorary American Farmer Degree from the FFA Organization; Commendations from the Michigan Legislature (House and Senate); Michigan Veterinary Medical Association Public Service Award; and Mid-America Crop Protection Association’s Visionary Award., along with many more. Dr. Kindinger has authored hundreds of articles and delivered hundreds of speeches and media appearances about various aspects of agriculture and business during his career, especially topics related to marketing, technology, strategy, international trade, manufacturer-dealer relations, equipment and Ag retail operations, legislation and regulations, and many other thought-provoking topics. Kindinger is also a passionate speaker about effective leadership in forward-thinking organizations.