About the Speaker 

Aaron Putze

From baling hay to raising livestock as a youth growing up on northwest Iowa farm, Aaron learned first-hand the importance of hard work, showing up, keeping your word and treating others with respect.

Those lessons continue to serve him well as a husband, dad, volunteer, and team leader. Aaron serves as Chief Officer of Brand Management & Engagement for the Ankeny, Iowa-based Iowa Soybean Association. In this role, he travels the globe – from China and Chile to Egypt and Bangladesh – promoting U.S. agriculture and sustainably produced soy grown by Iowa farmers.

 He’s the author of two books: “Destined for Greatness – The Story of Chuck Long & Resurgence of Iowa Hawkeyes’ Football” and “You Are Destined for Greatness – Stories of Inspiration and Empowerment.” Aaron is a popular public speaker, leadership coach and strategist, engaging with thousands of audiences during his 30+-year career as a public relations and communications professional. He’s an accredited public relations practitioner and earned degrees in public relations and communications from the University of Northern Iowa and a Supervisory Leadership Certificate from Drake University.

 Aaron enjoys golfing, grilling, gardening, and spending time with family. He and his wife Crystal and children Garrett, Grant, and Jaelyn live in Waukee, Iowa.