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Madison Zimmerman

Family Member
Henry and James Management
Madison represents the sixth generation of ownership of Zimmerman Farm in Waseca, Minn. The Zimmerman Farm, which dates to 1863, grows crops and raises pigs. Madison is in her second year of employment outside the family business, as required by the Zimmerman family’s employment policy. She’s working in Cargill’s Kansas City office in a management rotational program. She also is a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve. Madison graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where she studied entrepreneurial management, international business and applied economics and served in the Army ROTC program.

SESSIONS

From ‘the Kid’ to the Colleague Panelist

In order to rise to key positions in the family business, NextGens must earn credibility with non-family team members as well as with family members who serve in executive roles at the company (who often include their parents). What can NextGens do to prove themselves and make it clear they have earned their position on their own merits?