The Orion Companies (TOC) and subsidiary company Tempus Ag would like to welcome David Lanclos to the Tempus Ag team as the National Sales Manager effective November 1, 2025. David joins Tempus as the National Sales Manager reporting to the President of Tempus Ag, Ross Carter, and is based in Louisiana. With years of proven leadership in the agricultural industry, David brings a unique perspective along with extensive expertise across multiple agricultural segments.
David’s professional background is strengthened by diverse roles that have provided him with a deep insight into various aspects of production agriculture. Throughout his career, David has remained connected to the core of agricultural production, continually striving to enhance grower success.
David has led teams focused on partnering with sales teams and growers to drive performance through superior agronomic guidance and the utilization of high-quality crop input products. David’s leadership philosophy – centered on collaboration, innovation and excellence will play a significant role in supporting Tempus Ag’s continued growth and development as it advances towards becoming one of the nation’s premier crop input suppliers.
A graduate of Louisiana State University with a Ph.D., David has held positions as a research scientist, state extension specialist, technical service representative, area retail manager, and regional sales manager for some of the nation’s most prestigious ag companies. David’s strong focus on customer-driven solutions aligns seamlessly with Tempus Ag and The Orion Companies’ mission to deliver top-tier crop inputs and services. David resides in south Louisiana with his wife Nicole.