(Harlan) HTS Ag, Harlan IA, precision agriculture technology dealer, announced today its purchase of long-time employee and current General Manager Adam Gittins.
Adam Gittins started his career in college with Ag Leader Technology, headquartered in Ames, IA. He was assisting and troubleshooting Ag Leader customers with their precision agriculture equipment.
After graduating from Iowa State University, Adam returned to Neola, IA, to his family farm. Still wanting to stay connected to the exciting and growing precision agriculture industry, Adam joined HTS Ag as a technician and salesman. After expanding the territory covered by HTS Ag and adding more vendors, he grew into Sales Manager and then General Manager of HTS Ag.
“I couldn’t be more excited for Adam to launch forward with majority ownership in HTS Ag. He’s done a masterful job building the company over the past 18 years and will take it to new heights in the years ahead. A big thanks to all the customers we’ve served over the years that have brought us to this day.” said Arlin Sorensen.
“Arlin has taught me a great deal about business through the years, and I look forward to carrying the company into the next chapter,” said Adam Gittins. “With a great team in place, we are positioned well for growth as we continue to help farmers turn technology into tools for their farming operation.”
Adam will assume the role of President of HTS Ag and continue to manage the day-to-day operations of the company as well as setting strategic direction.
HTS Ag is headquartered in Harlan, Iowa, and now has 13 employees with several remote locations in Iowa.
