Leadership
Doug Rose
President, Chief Executive Officer
Doug was named AgReserves CEO on February 1, 2021. Previously, he led the Tree Crops Division. He was VP of Human Resources from 2017 to 2020, and also worked as a natural resources group manager and a land transaction manager. He joined the company in 2016.
Doug was in-house legal counsel for UT-Battelle, LLC, prime contractor for operation of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He provided legal support to the Acquisition Management Services Division and also advised on employment, contracts, ethics and conflict-of-interest matters.
After graduating from the University of Tennessee College of Law, Doug worked as an associate attorney in Knoxville. He earned his bachelor’s degree in social science from Weber State University.
“The values, mission and overall vision of the company match perfectly with my career and personal goals. Being part of an organization that sustainably produces food to feed the world allows me to connect with something greater than myself.”
Scott Smith
Chief Financial Officer
Scott was named Chief Financial Officer in May 2026 after serving as interim CFO since August 2025. During that time, he provided leadership and stability while helping advance key strategic priorities and strengthen the company’s finance organization.
Since joining AgReserves in 2003 as an intern, Scott has held a variety of finance and operational roles across the company, including assignments at corporate headquarters, Rex Ranch in Nebraska, Sooner Cattle Company in Oklahoma, and Deseret Cattle & Citrus in Florida. His broad experience has given him a deep understanding of AgReserves’ diverse businesses and operations.
As CFO, Scott oversees the company’s financial strategy, planning, reporting, and operations. He works closely with executive leadership and division teams to support long-term growth, operational efficiency, and disciplined capital management.
Scott earned a Bachelor of Science in Business with an emphasis in Accounting from Utah Valley University and an MBA from Auburn University. He and his wife reside in Lehi, Utah, with their six children.
Pat Tolman
Vice President, Row Crops
Pat has led the Row Crops Division since September 2019.
He grew up on a farm in southern Idaho where he developed his great love for agriculture. After college, Pat took a job as a project manager for Boeing in 1989, then joined AgReserves in 1991 as a farm unit manager at AgriNorthwest near Kennewick, WA. In 2000, he accepted a general manager position with Valmont Industries, Inc., and was serving as vice president of operations for Valmont before returning to AgReserves in 2019.
Pat earned his bachelor’s degree in business operations at DeVry Institute of Technology.
Clint Richardson
Vice President, Ranches
Clint was named to lead AgReserves’ Ranches Division in December 2022 after five years guiding the company’s flagship ranching operation, Deseret Cattle & Citrus (DCC).
In his more than two decades at AgReserves, Clint has compiled a wealth of management experience that includes being General Manager of Central Ranches and Ranch Manager of operations in Oklahoma and Texas. He had assignments early in his career as Area Manager and Unit Manager at DCC in Central Florida. He is an active member of several cattlemen’s associations at both the national and state level.
Clint earned his bachelor’s degree in animal science at the University of Kentucky and a master’s in agribusiness from the King Ranch Institute at Texas A&M.
“Producing food sustainably is a rewarding – even soul-stirring – endeavor. To do it with the talented, passionate people here at AgReserves is a remarkable privilege.”
Erik Jacobsen
Vice President, Land Management
Erik was named Vice President of Land Management in August 2025. He brings more than three decades of experience in agriculture leadership to his role.
Erik first worked at AgReserves in 1987 as a cattle foreman at Deseret Cattle & Citrus (DCC), then held various roles at the ranch before taking on a leadership role outside the company with a large pork producer. He returned to AgReserves in 2006 to lead both the Ranches Division as vice president and DCC as general manager.
Erik is an animal science graduate of the University of Florida and earned an MBA from Brigham Young University. He recently returned from three years of voluntary mission leadership service for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
“AgReserves is a growing and dynamic agribusiness enterprise that provides opportunity for advancement and growth. That’s the kind of organization I want to be part of. I enjoy working with accomplished professionals who are managing world-class farms and ranches.”
Eladio Arias Gutierrez
Vice President, Tree Crops
Eladio Arias Gutierrez, was named Vice President of Tree Crops at AgReserves in August 2026. He leads the company’s global permanent plantings operations. He brings more than a decade of experience with AgReserves, having held leadership roles across farm management, operations, and general management in both North and South America.
Eladio holds an MBA and a Master of Science in Business Analytics from the University of Utah and a degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Concepción.
“The values and vision of AgReserves align with my own. Being part of an organization focused on responsible stewardship and sustainable food production gives purpose to the work we do every day.”
Lisa White
Vice President, Human Resources
Lisa was named Vice President, Human Resources, in July 2021. She started with AgReserves in 2019, providing HR leadership and support to our Row Crops and Tree Crops divisions and to our Headquarters employees as Director of Human Resources.
Prior to joining the company, Lisa worked for American Express in HR leadership roles over 10 years. Her early career experience included 11 years of HR business partner assignments for GE Corporate Payment Services.
Lisa earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Utah. She is a certified Crucial Conversations Trainer and has completed a number of other professional certificate programs.
“Our mission to feed the world, the kind culture, along with the incredible work ethic of our people is the ‘secret sauce’ that attracts me to ARI. It’s exciting to be a part of an organization that is growing and modernizing where you can contribute in a meaningful way.”
Brent Clayton
Vice President, Legal Compliance
Brent was named Vice President of Legal Compliance in October 2024. He started with AgReserves in 2022, serving as Director of Legal Compliance where he worked across all company divisions, providing development and review of a broad variety of contracts and agreements.
Prior to joining AgReserves, Brent was a partner in the law firm of Hirschi, Baer & Clayton where his practice emphasized legal strategy and advisory services to business clients, including contract negotiation in real estate and vendor relationships.
Brent earned his law degree from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah and his bachelor’s degree in English, also from the University of Utah.
“It’s hard for me to imagine a more fulfilling place to work. The opportunities for learning, collaborating with great people, and contributing in meaningful ways are limitless. Add the company’s deeply motivating mission and core values, and I am grateful for the chance to come to work each day.”
Aaron Andrus
Vice President, Information Systems
Aaron has been Vice President of Information Systems since May 2020, after previously serving as information technology and security director.
His 25+ years of IT experience includes roles with AgReserves in systems security and application development assignments at headquarters and at AgriNorthwest. Before joining AgReserves, Aaron worked at Teleperformance and Packard Bell/NEC, both in Salt Lake City.
Aaron earned a master’s degree in Information Systems from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. He also holds bachelor’s degrees in sociology and German from the University of Utah and an MBA from the Eccles School of Business. He has earned numerous professional certifications in IT security practices.
“The opportunity to be part of an organization that helps feed the world is compelling for me. I love working at the intersection of technology and sustainable food production while associating with the great people making that possible.”