Michael Jackson
Mike Jackson is a 1979 graduate with highest honors in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University where he was a member of Delta Chapter. He was named President and CEO of Adayana in April 2008, after having served as President and CEO of ABG, which he founded in 1979.Under his leadership, Adayana has refined its targeted vertical market approach and increased profitability and return to all stakeholders. Jackson frequently publishes management and marketing articles in industry and company publications, and has recently been featured on Inside Indiana Business television program and the Indianapolis Smart Business magazine. Jackson helps companies adjust their strategies to compete successfully in tomorrow’s market. He co-authored Agri Selling, the standard textbook on agricultural selling. Jackson serves on the Boards and Audit Committees of Terra Nitrogen Company and Renewable Energy Group, Inc. and received the prestigious “Distinguished Agricultural Alumni Award” from Purdue University in 1996.
He is Past Grand President for Alpha Gamma Rho, a recipient of the Brother of the Century Award in 2004 and the Grand President`s Award in 1991.
Initiation Year: 1974