Seth Summerside

Seth is an experienced leader with a history of working in agriculture and the food production industry. 

Seth was appointed by Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson to the Arkansas Agriculture Board in 2022 to serve a two year term.  Skilled in supply chain, production planning, innovation process, marketing management, consumer products, retail, foodservice, pricing strategy, and market research.  Strong business professional with an Executive MBA from the University of Arkansas – Sam M. Walton College of Business.

Coach John McDonnell, Seth's former track coach at the University of Arkansas, encouraged him to consider joining the family farm. McDonnell, who was also a rancher, believed that while a career in business would always be an option, the opportunity to return to the family farm might not always be there. As he put it, 'You can always go back to business, but you can't always go back to the family farm. 

Seth Summerside married Kelly Freeze in 2011 in Fayetteville Arkansas.  They both have one son together named Julian. 

Summerside Family Keo, AR