Emily Boelke, VP of Human Resources
Emily.Boelke@NuWay-KandH.com

At NuWay-K&H Cooperative, our people are our greatest asset. It is with great pleasure that I introduce to you seven new and talented employees; Mason Altman, Courtney Eggers, Kyle Engstrom, Jamesson Forsberg, Brad Henning, Alan Jones and James Wilson.

Mason Altman

He grew up in Algona and lived most of his life there with the exception of a year in Arizona and a year in Minnesota.

“I started working for NuWay-K&H Cooperative three months ago,” he states. “Right now, I’m out delivering propane from Wesley up to Blue Earth.”

Mason’s first job was on a farm working for his grandpa, then to Bomgaars where he stocked shelves. “For a while, I studied elementary education in college, then came back to Algona to work with my dad at Five Stone Salvage,” he states. “We built furniture out of reclaimed wood.” Prior to joining NuWay-K&H, Mason also worked for a seed corn company and as a grain elevator operator.

He and his wife Ashlyn live in Algona where she has a massage business. Mason spends much of his off-time geocaching with their dog Moses.

Courtney Eggers

Courtney began full-time employment at NuWay-K&H Cooperative’s Algona retail store on the first of June. She works in the morning and sometimes at night, helping customers, making coffee and making sure the store is clean. “Before I came here, I was a nurse’s aide at the nursing home and the hospital,” she says. “I switched jobs because I wanted to spend more time with my family.”

While working at the Algona store, Courtney continues her studies at Iowa Lakes to become an RN. She grew up in the small town of Belmont, IA and moved to Algona five years ago.

As a full-time employee of our retail store, Courtney says her goal is to be the best she can be. “As long as people are happy, that’s what matters,” she states.

After work, she spends as much time as possible with her four kids. “Everything I can do for them is what I am doing now,” concludes Courtney. “They deserve my attention.”

Kyle Engstrom

Growing up in Truman, MN, Kyle graduated from high school in 2012. He worked a few years before studying law enforcement at Alexandria Technical and Community College.

Returning to the area, he worked a couple years in Jackson, manufacturing aftermarket manifolds for semis. He joined the fire department in Sherburn in 2018 and received his firefighter and EMT certification. Kyle went on to work for the Mayo Health system and the Martin County Sheriff’s office.

He joined NuWay-K&H Cooperative this past March. He currently works in the rinse pad at Welcome and makes local deliveries, while continuing to work part-time dispatch with the Martin County Sheriff.

Kyle’s goal is to make sure the growers are happy and satisfied with his performance.

Kyle and his wife Sandy live in Sherburn with their four boys. During his off-time, Kyle enjoys hanging out with his family and playing sports. His kids play hockey.

Jamesson Forsberg

Jamesson (Jamo) began working for NuWay-K&H Cooperative at the beginning of March, in the rinse pad at Welcome—taking orders for crop protection products, filling those orders, and sending them out to the farmer or custom sprayer.

Originally from Dunnell, MN, Jamo worked in construction and helped farmers haul corn after graduating from Martin County West High School in 2023.

“I’m learning a lot about crop protection products used in agriculture,” he states, adding that he’s happy, at the end of the day, when the rinse pad is clean and everything on his check list has been completed.

Jamo, enjoys working out, playing video games, fishing and hunting in his free time.

Brad Henning

As our new seed director, Brad will return to production agronomy, building relationships with customers and offering them quality seed products. “I look forward to meeting the member-owners of NuWay-K&H Cooperative,” he states.

Brad grew up on a family farm northeast of Jackson, earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal and Plant Systems from the University of Minnesota, and worked as a production agronomist for six years in central Minnesota. He worked for nine years as an agricultural lender and another nine years as operations manager for an independently owned seed company.

Brad, and his wife Ann and their three daughters live on the family farm near Jackson. “Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family, farming, watching sprint car races and restoring antique tractors,” he says.

Alan Jones

Alan started with NuWay-K&H Cooperative in the middle of June as an LP driver. He’s working on his CDL but is already anticipating his assigned route—Martin County, including Welcome, Ceylon, and Fairmont.

Originally from Fairmont, Alan went to school in Sherburn and started working with family members involved in hog production. After eight years, he joined AGCO for a time, then went back to hogs. At one point, he managed six hog barns out of Windom.

What attracted him to working as an LP driver with NuWay-K&H was the prospect of earning his commercial driver’s license. “I’ve always wanted a CDL,” he states, noting that many family members drove truck.

Alan enjoys spending time with his seven-year-old daughter and 15-year-old step-daughter. He hunts, fishes, and enjoys tinkering with automobiles. “I’ve built a couple of cars from the frame up,” he states.

Alan’s daily goal is to deliver to as many LP customers as possible, so no one has to be out fuel.

James Wilson

Currently training for an LP route in the St. James area, James Wilson began work with NuWay-K&H Cooperative the middle of June. He’ll also deliver to Ormsby and surrounding towns.

A native of the Pacific Northwest, James moved to the Midwest 13 years ago. He has experience in the military as a Humvee driver, in manufacturing, and has worked as a courier. “I’ve traveled most of Minnesota and Wisconsin as a driver,” he states.

A big Minnesota Twins fan, he tries to get to Target field as often as possible to cheer on the team in person.

“Working with the LP delivery truck as a trainee has been a unique experience,”  says James.

James says he is excited for his role as a new LP driver serving the cooperative’s customers in St. James and the surrounding areas. “I look forward to meeting the people on my route,”
he states.