John Stich is applying for a commodity merchandiser position. He has over 25 years of experience in grain and commodity merchandising, including serving as President of Riverland Ag. He is confident that his skills in hedging, procurement, and risk management align well with the requirements of the role. Stich holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and History and has worked in leadership roles managing multi-million dollar budgets and teams. He believes his education and extensive experience make him the ideal candidate for the position.

1. JOHN J. STICH
21129 Mustang Lane | Forest Lake, MN 55025
(612) 910-0065 | jstich4@icloud.com
Dear Sir/Madam:
As a Commodity Merchandiser, I’ve continually found my greatest successes have been achieved in the
areas of hedging, procurement and risk management. In consideration of your posting for the current
position, I’m confident my skills and background align perfectly with the requirements of this role.
Enclosed is my resume outlining over 25 years of experience as a grain and commodity merchandiser
including a position as the President of Riverland Ag. I also have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political
Science and History. The combination of my education and work experience makes me the ideal
candidate for this position.
As my career profile illustrates, I am well-prepared to meet and exceed your expectations. I am
accustomed to the rigors of fast-paced, highly-regulated environments requiring sharp attention to
detail, consummate accuracy, and outstanding communication skills. If given the opportunity, I will work
tirelessly to deliver similar results for your company while collaborating with your team to accelerate
the achievement of your immediate and long-range goals.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
John J. Stich
Enclosure: Resume

2. JOHN J. STICH
21129 Mustang Lane | Forest Lake, MN 55025
(612) 910-0065 | jstich4@icloud.com
AG BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | COMMODITY TRADER | GRAIN MERCHANDISER
Results oriented Agriculture Business Manager and Commodity Merchandiser with over 20 years of trade
experience in the U.S., Canadian and Mexican markets. Exceptional strengths include hedging, risk management
and asset acquisitions. Seeking a management position where I can utilize my skills, knowledge and education to
take organizations to the next level.
AR E A S OF E XPE R T IS E
 Finance & Banking
 Negotiating Lines of Credit
 Budgeting
 Profit& Loss Forecasts
 Monthly P & L Actuals
 Transportation/Trucks
 Asset Acquisitions
 Acquisition Due Diligence
 Negotiations
 Lease Agreements
 Handling Agreements
 Rail
 Hedging
 Procurement
 Commodity Trading
 Merchandiser Training
 Risk Management
 Vessels
E DU C A T ION A N D M E M B E R S H IP S
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Bachelor of Arts, History
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Studied History
University of Birmingham, England
Member, Arbitration Board
Minneapolis Grain Exchange – 2004 – 2010
Volunteer, Pathways
Forest Lake, MN
PR OF E S S ION A L E XPE R IE N C E
PrivateCommodity Speculator
Self-Employed - Forest Lake, MN 2010 - Current
 Trade and manage agriculture futures and options in corn, soybeans, wheat and oats.
 Procurement,hedging,logistics,transportation,trading,arbitrage,banking,vessels,rail,food industry, supply chain
 Soft commodities, brokerage, M@A, Hedge Funds, Privateequity, Settlements ,Due diligence,
 Banking, lines of credit, term debt, management, sales, marketing, Ethanol,processing, import, export
President
White BoxAdvisorsHedgefund/RiverlandAg -Minneapolis, MN 2006 - 2010
 Built company from the ground up purchasing 12 large grain terminals and managing 100 employees while
leading the company to success.
 Managed $90 million dollars in total equity and $115 million dollars in operating capital and term debt.
 Originated and negotiated all banking lines of credit.
 Developed a plan to add a $5 million-dollar expansion to existing storage terminals bought from large
multinational corporations such as Cargill and ConAgra in Duluth, Minneapolis and New York.
 Deployed space based on cereal grains and commodity driven ingredients for third party customers utilizing
hedge and hold trading strategies and handling agreements.
 Increased company profits by $4 million dollars in one year from 11.5 million to 15.5 million dollars.

3. JohnJ. Stich Resume, Page2
SeniorCommodity MerchandiserManager
General Mills,Minneapolis, MN 1997 - 2005
▪ Oversaw procurement of second largest flourmill in Buffalo,New Yorkwith 15,500 daily capacity.
▪ Responsible forwheat procurement and risk management forpricing and delivery to all seven General Mills
cereal plants producing Wheaties.
▪ Managed ship logistics and lease agreement from George Steinbrenner for vessel supplying wheat to Buffalo,
New York.
▪ Merchandised Duluth “Head of Lakes” wheat program at S&X terminals leased from BNSF.
▪ Traded open outcry futures at Minneapolis Grain Exchange.
▪ Merchandised wheat in western region totaling 20 million bushels.
▪ Responsible foradministering daily hedge activities for all wheat merchandised and procured including future
and options.
▪ Cultivated supplier relationships to both internal and external supply chain customers.
GrainMerchandiserIIManager
General Mills,GreatFalls, Montana 1995 – 1997
▪ Merchandised feed barley, malting barley and oats forcountry elevators throughout Montana/Manitoba.
▪ Achieved earnings in excess of $2 million dollars over budget fortwo years.
▪ Administered daily hedge requirements and oversaw railroad logistics.
▪ Cultivated customers in PNW,Yakima and San Joaquin Valleys and Mexico.
▪ Initiated plan for viability of a green field elevator site that resulted in a 110 car shuttle loader and joint
venture with SAS wheat pool at Northgate, North Dakota.
GrainMerchandiser
DeBruceGrainCompany,Kansas City, MO 1992 – 1995
▪ Increased profits of 25% overprogram requirements.
▪ Traded corn,wheat, soybeans and milo in AR, TX and Mexico forpoultry, cattle and export buyers.
▪ Administered all daily hedge activities for assigned area.
▪ Managed all aspects of trading, procurement and logistics.
▪ Coordinated the bid and successfulwin of rockletting in Kansas road construction project.
GrainMerchandiser
PeaveyGrainCompany,Davenport, IA 1990 – 1992
▪ Traded CIF positions, barge freight, corn and soybeans fora river terminal.
▪ Managed shipments of 1,250 tons of truck coal to Iowa powerplants and barge off load at river terminal.
JOHN J. STICH
21129 Mustang Lane | Forest Lake, MN 55025
(612) 910-0065 | jstich4@icloud.com

4. REFERENCE LIST:
Paul Zysset
Vice President
Interstate Trading
7 Madison Street, PO Box 607
Troy, NY 12181
Office Phone: 518-272-7212
Cell Phone: 631-872-9133
E-mail: pzyssetici@grain.com
Brian Abraham, PhD
Associate Dean
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 612-325-1528
E-mail: Brian.Abraham@st.thomas.edu
Jeff Johannes Meyer
Managing Director
Agri Associates
Omaha, NE
Phone: 402-657-3901
E-mail: Jeffj4@cox.net
Jeannie Sonstegard
CFO Craig-Hallum Group LLC
222 South 9th Street, Suite 350
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: 612- 334- 6300
Phone: 612-334-2889
Andrew Ward
Director
JP Morgan Bank/Lawsing Trade Group
Chicago, IL
Phone: 1-646-250-0068