Area Leader Brian Rote practically grew up in the industry as the son of a plumber in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. At 16, he began working with Sioux Falls Winnelson, transitioning to Cornhusker Winnelson while attending college at the University of Nebraska. After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in 2001, Brian took a full-time position with Cornhusker in Outside Sales & Commercial Quotes, taking on the role of President 10 years later. In 2018, he began coaching other local companies as Area Leader, serving the Midwest in Nebraska, NW Missouri, and Western Iowa.