The Orion Companies (TOC) is excited to announce that effective, June 3, 2024, Tempus Ag has joined TOC as a subsidiary company. At this time, we also welcome Ross Carter to The Orion Companies Team as the President of Tempus Ag. This new partnership will create value for growers by providing access to cost-effective inputs, allowing farmers to focus on growth, sustainability, and profitability.
Ross Carter is the President of Tempus Ag, a grower focused agriculture chemical company. Tempus Ag has a mission to provide high quality products and service at a fraction of the cost. Ross started his career working in accounting for one of the largest landowners in the United States, G.M. Lawrence & Co. Ross then worked in operations for AgXplore International, working his way up to COO. Having spent his entire career working in agriculture, Ross realized the demand for inputs and opportunity to help growers realize savings, compelling him to create the vision and model for Tempus Ag, launched in January of 2022.
Ross received his Bachelor of Science in Business: Accounting from Southeast Missouri State University. Ross lives in Malden, MO with his wife, Katie, and two kids Auggie and Wyatt.
Regarding the new partnership, Ross stated, “Our new partnership with The Orion Companies will provide Tempus Ag the opportunity to grow and serve our customers better. By now having direct control of manufacturing, formulations, and warehousing, Tempus Ag can ensure the best quality products and service for our customers.”
Matt Nespeca, Director of Business Development stated, “The Orion Companies is extremely excited about partnering with Ross and Tempus Ag to serve growers in the Midwest. We are committed to supporting the Tempus Ag growth strategy and they are going to fit perfectly into The Orion Companies culture of commercial excellence.”
At TOC, we are driving our vision of expanding operations and representation in the Vegetation Management, Range & Pasture and Agriculture segments. Our focus, growth and business agility continue to make TOC an employer of choice in the industry. We continue to enhance our digital, custom blending, packaging and warehousing capabilities to support the needs of our customers. To support the growing business, we will continue to create new partnerships and add key support roles as necessary to further enhance our industry status as a sustainable, innovative solutions provider.
JR Gerst
President, The Orion Companies