Teddy is the Chief Technology Officer at Land O’Lakes, Inc. He has a passion for researching, developing and implementing innovative technology solutions to help retailers and farmers produce more nutritious food while using fewer resources in new and sustainable ways. Prior to joining Land O’Lakes, Teddy held several leadership roles at Ingersoll Rand where he led teams in IT Program Management, developed technology strategies for Engineering and Innovation, and custom software development.

He holds an MBA from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University. Most recently, he was appointed as Chairman of the Minnesota Broadband Task Force as well as Chairman of the FCC Task Force for Precision Agriculture Connectivity and Adoption. Teddy is a thought leader in emerging technology. He has been featured in the media including Fortune, ComputerWorld, MIT Sloan Management Review, BBC and 60 Minutes. In 2017, was selected as a Minnesotan to Meet by WCCO.

He has lived in three different continents and speaks fluent Italian and Amharic. He currently lives in Minneapolis, MN with his wife Michele and 7-year-old son, Teddy Jr. and their 1-year-old daughter, Luna.