Company Leadership
Ross Carter
President
Ross Carter is the President of Tempus Ag, a grower focused agriculture chemical company. Tempus Ag has a mission to provide high quality products and service at a fraction of the cost. Ross started his career working in accounting for one of the largest landowners in the United States, G.M. Lawrence & Co. Ross then worked in operations for AgXplore International, working his way up to COO. Having spent his entire career working in agriculture, Ross realized the demand for inputs and opportunity to help growers realize savings, compelling him to create the vision and model for Tempus Ag, launched in January of 2022.
Ross received his Bachelor of Science in Business: Accounting from Southeast Missouri State University. Ross lives in Malden, MO with his wife, Katie, and two kids Auggie and Wyatt.
Ross received his Bachelor of Science in Business: Accounting from Southeast Missouri State University. Ross lives in Malden, MO with his wife, Katie, and two kids Auggie and Wyatt.
- Phone:573-281-5149
- Email:info@tempusag.com
Matt Nespeca
Chief Growth Officer, The Orion Companies
Board Member, Tempus Ag
(919) 599-6569
mnespeca@theorioncompanies.us
Matt Nespeca
Matt Nespeca is the Chief Growth Officer for The Orion Companies and is located in NC. In his role at The Orion Companies, Matt identifies solutions for the market and leads business acquisitions and partnership development to drive the company’s leading industry service, sales, and customer support model Matt is passionate about developing new solutions to address the challenges of customers and facilitating the progression of the industry.
Prior to joining The Orion Companies, Matt spent the last 25 years in several leadership positions in the vegetation management and specialty non-crop spaces. Most recently, Matt spent 12 yeas with Bayer Environmental Science and Envu as a business manager, global marketing manager, sustainability officer and new business model lead. Prior to his time at Bayer, Matt worked in marketing, technical service, project management and sales roles with Nufarm, The Nature Conservancy, BASF, and American Cyanamid.
Matt has a BS in Forest Resource Management from Auburn University and an MS in Forest Biology from Virginia Tech. Matt lives with his wife and family in Raleigh, NC.
Prior to joining The Orion Companies, Matt spent the last 25 years in several leadership positions in the vegetation management and specialty non-crop spaces. Most recently, Matt spent 12 yeas with Bayer Environmental Science and Envu as a business manager, global marketing manager, sustainability officer and new business model lead. Prior to his time at Bayer, Matt worked in marketing, technical service, project management and sales roles with Nufarm, The Nature Conservancy, BASF, and American Cyanamid.
Matt has a BS in Forest Resource Management from Auburn University and an MS in Forest Biology from Virginia Tech. Matt lives with his wife and family in Raleigh, NC.
- Phone:919-599-6569
- Email:mnespeca@theorioncompanies.us
David Lanclos
National Sales Manager
David Lanclos is the National Sales Manager for Tempus Ag and is based in Louisiana. With years of proven leadership in the agricultural industry, David brings a unique perspective along with extensive expertise across multiple agricultural segments. David’s professional background is strengthened by diverse roles that have provided him with a deep insight into various aspects of production agriculture. Throughout his career, David has remained connected to the core of agricultural production, continually striving to enhance grower success.
David has led teams focused on partnering with sales teams and growers to drive performance through superior agronomic guidance and the utilization of high-quality crop input products. David’s leadership philosophy – centered on collaboration, innovation and excellence will play a significant role in supporting Tempus Ag’s continued growth and development as it advances towards becoming one of the nation's premier crop input suppliers.
A graduate of Louisiana State University with a Ph.D., David has held positions as a research scientist, state extension specialist, technical service representative, area retail manager, and regional sales manager for some of the nation’s most prestigious ag companies. David’s strong focus on customer-driven solutions aligns seamlessly with Tempus Ag and The Orion Companies’ mission to deliver top-tier crop inputs and services. David resides in south Louisiana with his wife Nicole.
David has led teams focused on partnering with sales teams and growers to drive performance through superior agronomic guidance and the utilization of high-quality crop input products. David’s leadership philosophy – centered on collaboration, innovation and excellence will play a significant role in supporting Tempus Ag’s continued growth and development as it advances towards becoming one of the nation's premier crop input suppliers.
A graduate of Louisiana State University with a Ph.D., David has held positions as a research scientist, state extension specialist, technical service representative, area retail manager, and regional sales manager for some of the nation’s most prestigious ag companies. David’s strong focus on customer-driven solutions aligns seamlessly with Tempus Ag and The Orion Companies’ mission to deliver top-tier crop inputs and services. David resides in south Louisiana with his wife Nicole.
- Phone:337-520-9056
- Email:davidlanclos@tempusag.com
Dorie Berry
Sales & Marketing Activation Manager, The Orion Companies
Marketing & Communications Manager, Tempus Ag
(919) 475-9597
dorieberry@theorioncompanies.us
Dorie Berry
Dorie Berry is the Sales & Marketing Activation Manager for The Orion Companies. In her current role, Dorie develops and executes the company’s MarComm strategy, oversees tradeshow and sales activities, handles the development of the company’s brand by creating a consistent identity, and manages TOC and subsidiary company websites and social media engagement. Dorie also supports the national sales team with the execution of solutions for day-to-day challenges and opportunities.
Prior to her current position, Dorie held various positions over 18 years with Bayer CropScience/Envu in various roles in project management, sales and marketing. Dorie has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from North Carolina Wesleyan University and an MBA from Meredith College.
Dorie is active in the vegetation management industry having served on the North Carolina Vegetation Management Association Board as the Vice President and President and is currently the board’s Executive Director. Dorie resides in Clayton, NC with her family.
Prior to her current position, Dorie held various positions over 18 years with Bayer CropScience/Envu in various roles in project management, sales and marketing. Dorie has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from North Carolina Wesleyan University and an MBA from Meredith College.
Dorie is active in the vegetation management industry having served on the North Carolina Vegetation Management Association Board as the Vice President and President and is currently the board’s Executive Director. Dorie resides in Clayton, NC with her family.
- Phone:919-475-9597
- Email:dorieberry@theorioncompanies.us