Key Takeaways
- Mary Kay Thatcher, a leading authority on agricultural policy and advocacy, has joined Stratovation Group’s Board of Advisors.
- Thatcher brings more than three decades of experience in agricultural policy, including senior roles at Syngenta and the American Farm Bureau Federation.
- In her advisory role, she will provide strategic counsel on public policy, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.
- Stratovation Group CEO Cam Camfield said Thatcher’s expertise will add significant value for clients across the ag and food value chain.
- She joins a growing roster of advisors with backgrounds in agribusiness, policy, sustainability, and organizational leadership.
Mary Kay Thatcher’s Background
Stratovation Group has announced the appointment of Mary Kay Thatcher to its Board of Advisors. Thatcher will contribute her expertise in agricultural policy, grassroots advocacy, and stakeholder engagement to the firm’s growing network of clients.
Thatcher currently leads her own consultancy business, providing strategic guidance to organizations navigating agricultural policy and public affairs. She previously served as senior manager of federal government and industry relations at Syngenta and spent 31 years at the American Farm Bureau Federation. Earlier in her career, she worked as a legislative assistant for agriculture and trade to Sen. Roger Jepsen of Iowa and as director of Congressional and Public Affairs for the Farm Credit Administration under President George H.W. Bush.
“Stratovation Group is making a splash across a wide section of the ag and food value chain,” Thatcher said. “From row crops and specialty crops to animal agriculture and innovation, I’ve been impressed with what I have heard about them serving the needs of established companies and start-up innovators alike. The work they do specifically for farmer-cooperatives, member organizations and trade groups is fully aligned with my professional passion.”
Stratovation Group Leadership Perspective
Cam Camfield, Founder and CEO of Stratovation Group, welcomed Thatcher’s appointment. “We are grateful to formally collaborate with Mary Kay. She brings immense value and expertise across ag policy and corporate strategy that will greatly benefit our team as well as our expanding client base. From her time implementing farmer-driven policy at the American Farm Bureau Federation to her strategic roles at Syngenta and Farm Credit, she brings a powerful blend of political savvy, practical ag knowledge, and a passion for farm and ranch families.”
Expanding Stratovation Group's Advisory Network
Thatcher joins a board of advisors with deep expertise across multiple areas of agriculture and agribusiness:
- Jay Vroom – Former CEO of CropLife America and current strategic advisor at DCLRS, with experience in crop protection and regulatory affairs.
- Russ Green – Managing Director at MACKAYBEN, with executive experience in global agribusiness and equipment markets.
- Blake Hurst – Missouri farmer and greenhouse grower, former Missouri Farm Bureau President, bringing producer perspectives.
- Jenn Wells – President of TalentID, specializing in talent acquisition, workforce transformation, and leadership development.
- Ward Hill – CEO of Candor Hill, providing expertise in communications, brand strategy, and stakeholder engagement.
With Thatcher’s addition, Stratovation Group continues to build a multidisciplinary advisory team to support its clients in addressing complex challenges across the ag and food value chain.
