Meet the Team!
Tim Barker, Ag Astra’s Founder, is a sixth-generation farmer, father of five active boys, and husband to his high school sweetheart, Kelli. Tim is a licensed Series 3 Commodities Trading Advisor (CTA) and a member of the Kansas Bar Association and National Futures Association (NFA).
Jeff Malone is a K-State grad with a degree in AgriBusiness, 12 years of experience in the grain elevator industry, and insurance experience in Farm and Crop insurance. He is a licensed Series 3 Commodities Trading Advisor (CTA) and a member of the National Futures Association (NFA). Jeff and his wife, Arica, have two boys who are carrying on the K-State tradition.
Andrea Hoelting is Ag Astra’s HR Director and Business Coordinator. Andrea has five years of previous experience with FSA and had been in a Human Resources position since moving to Pratt. She is married to her husband, Brent, and has three fun-loving children. In her spare time, Andrea enjoys making memories with friends and family and attending local high school activities.