Jason Wrone
Director/Board Member at Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund LP
Profile
ason is the Vice President of Open Prairie and a fund manager with over 15 years of experience in working with and developing small businesses across a variety of industry sectors.
Jason is responsible for all fund management activities including investor relations, coordination of due diligence, analyzing and overseeing existing investments as well as sourcing new investment opportunities.
Jason serves on the Board of Directors for MyAgData and NewLeaf Symbiotics.
He is an owner and co-founder of Fieldcrest Homes, a real estate company specializing in new construction of residential and multi-family properties throughout central Illinois and holds an Illinois Managing Broker Real Estate license.
Prior to joining Open Prairie, he worked as Chief Financial Officer for a multi-store retail consumer rental franchise and as Chief Operating Officer for an outdoor advertising company.
Jason received an MBA from the University of Illinois with a concentration in Finance and Entrepreneurship and a dual degree Bachelor of Science in Finance and Marketing from Eastern Illinois University.
Jason Wrone active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Open Prairie Ventures Inc
 Open Prairie Ventures Inc Investment ManagersFinance Open Prairie Ventures Inc (Open Prairie) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by James M. Schultz. The firm headquartered in Effingham, Illinois. | Private Equity Investor | 31/07/2004 |
Kultevat, Inc.
 Kultevat, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Kultevat, Inc. produces natural rubber products and mixed sugar feedstocks for the biofuels markets. It develops Taraxicum kok-saghya, an alternative source of natural rubber to replace materials from Hevea rubber trees. The company was founded by Daniel R. Swiger and is headquartered in Creve Coeur, MO. | Director/Board Member | - |
Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund LP
 Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund LP Investment ManagersFinance Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund LP invests in companies located in the US, with a special focus on rural America with an investment size of $2 - $10 million. The fund target companies operating in the fields of agricultural, life science, food, processing, information technology & logistics sectors. It provides debt and equity financing for growth transactions. | Director/Board Member | - |
HerdDogg, Inc.
 HerdDogg, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services HerdDogg, Inc. offers smart ear tags and readers for livestock ID and health monitoring. The company was founded by Melissa Brandao and is headquartered in Ashland, OR. | Director/Board Member | - |
Independent Data Management LLC
 Independent Data Management LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Independent Data Management LLC operates MyAgData, a cloud-based data system that converts data gathered from precision farming equipment into planting and harvesting reporting information for crop insurers, crop insurance agents, ag service providers, and the U.S. department of agriculture. The company was founded by Deb Casurella, Joe Meinhart, Jeremy Wilson and Don Bierman and is headquartered in Effingham, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Jason Wrone
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
NewLeaf Symbiotics, Inc.
 NewLeaf Symbiotics, Inc. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries NewLeaf Symbiotics, Inc. develops and commercializes a family of beneficial bacteria. It commercializes Pink Pigmented Facultative Methylotrophs bacteria that improves plant health, promote early growth, and increase crop yield. The company was founded by Stephen Kahn, Thomas R. Laurita and Michael Bielski in 2012 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Jason Wrone
| Eastern Illinois University | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Illinois | Masters Business Admin |
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NewLeaf Symbiotics, Inc.
NewLeaf Symbiotics, Inc. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries NewLeaf Symbiotics, Inc. develops and commercializes a family of beneficial bacteria. It commercializes Pink Pigmented Facultative Methylotrophs bacteria that improves plant health, promote early growth, and increase crop yield. The company was founded by Stephen Kahn, Thomas R. Laurita and Michael Bielski in 2012 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Process Industries |
Independent Data Management LLC
Independent Data Management LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Independent Data Management LLC operates MyAgData, a cloud-based data system that converts data gathered from precision farming equipment into planting and harvesting reporting information for crop insurers, crop insurance agents, ag service providers, and the U.S. department of agriculture. The company was founded by Deb Casurella, Joe Meinhart, Jeremy Wilson and Don Bierman and is headquartered in Effingham, IL. | Technology Services |
Kultevat, Inc.
Kultevat, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Kultevat, Inc. produces natural rubber products and mixed sugar feedstocks for the biofuels markets. It develops Taraxicum kok-saghya, an alternative source of natural rubber to replace materials from Hevea rubber trees. The company was founded by Daniel R. Swiger and is headquartered in Creve Coeur, MO. | Health Technology |
Open Prairie Ventures Inc
Open Prairie Ventures Inc Investment ManagersFinance Open Prairie Ventures Inc (Open Prairie) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by James M. Schultz. The firm headquartered in Effingham, Illinois. | Finance |
Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund LP
Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund LP Investment ManagersFinance Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund LP invests in companies located in the US, with a special focus on rural America with an investment size of $2 - $10 million. The fund target companies operating in the fields of agricultural, life science, food, processing, information technology & logistics sectors. It provides debt and equity financing for growth transactions. | Finance |
HerdDogg, Inc.
HerdDogg, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services HerdDogg, Inc. offers smart ear tags and readers for livestock ID and health monitoring. The company was founded by Melissa Brandao and is headquartered in Ashland, OR. | Technology Services |
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