By Joe Kertzman, Managing Editor, Badger Common’Tater
New to his role at the helm of Roberts Irrigation, President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Weis says he is not the face of the organization, but instead he’s taking a team approach with the goal of building and empowering many contributing members.
An employee-owned ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company, Roberts Irrigation has been a leader in Wisconsin agricultural irrigation since 1957. For nearly 70 years, the Roberts family has provided innovative and reliable solutions to growers in Central Wisconsin and beyond.
A certified Reinke dealer, Roberts Irrigation has been at the forefront of advancing water application methods and irrigation technology, historically transitioning from heavy steel pipes to lightweight aluminum pipe and wheel line systems, and finally to today’s advanced center-pivot systems.
At Mike’s request, Roberts Irrigation Sales and Marketing Manager Margaret Klismith sat in on the interview, with Mike stressing that she is an incredibly strong team member excelling in a role often dominated by men in the agriculture industry.
