Management Team
Chad Becker | President and Chief Executive Officer
Chad currently is the President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of MetaFarms, a cloud based Software as a Service Technology Company helping farmers more efficiently manage their business in the quest to help feed the world.
In addition to MetaFarms, Chad is an angel investor in companies that are focused on the use of technology and analytics to provide better decision making for both consumers and businesses. His angel investments includes MetaFarms, Crimson Informatics, SportNgin and Kidizen, as well as a limited partner and advisor to Granite Equity Partners.
Prior to MetaFarms, he spent 17 years with FICO (Fair Isaac Corporation) in numerous executive positions managing, developing, and deploying advanced analytic software solutions for the Banking, Insurance, and Telecommunications industries. Chad was an executive with FICO where he served as the General Manager of the Global Financial Service division servicing banks worldwide. His strong experience in product management, sales, and operations has allowed him to communicate and execute on strategies with a focus towards creating customer and shareholder value.
Chad graduated from Browerville High School and has been inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. He graduated from St. Cloud State University, MN, graduating Cum Laude, with a BS in Management/Finance and a minor in Business Computer Informational Systems. At SCSU, Chad was a three time letter winner and a two time Academic All America for the Husky Wrestling team.
Chad, along with his wife Paula and four boys, reside in Browerville, Minnesota where they are active with Wrestling, Football, and numerous activities at Christ the King Catholic Church, in addition to running the family beef farm.
Chad currently is the President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of MetaFarms, a cloud based Software as a Service Technology Company helping farmers more efficiently manage their business in the quest to help feed the world.
In addition to MetaFarms, Chad is an angel investor in companies that are focused on the use of technology and analytics to provide better decision making for both consumers and businesses. His angel investments includes MetaFarms, Crimson Informatics, SportNgin and Kidizen, as well as a limited partner and advisor to Granite Equity Partners.
Prior to MetaFarms, he spent 17 years with FICO (Fair Isaac Corporation) in numerous executive positions managing, developing, and deploying advanced analytic software solutions for the Banking, Insurance, and Telecommunications industries. Chad was an executive with FICO where he served as the General Manager of the Global Financial Service division servicing banks worldwide. His strong experience in product management, sales, and operations has allowed him to communicate and execute on strategies with a focus towards creating customer and shareholder value.
Chad graduated from Browerville High School and has been inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. He graduated from St. Cloud State University, MN, graduating Cum Laude, with a BS in Management/Finance and a minor in Business Computer Informational Systems. At SCSU, Chad was a three time letter winner and a two time Academic All America for the Husky Wrestling team.
Chad, along with his wife Paula and four boys, reside in Browerville, Minnesota where they are active with Wrestling, Football, and numerous activities at Christ the King Catholic Church, in addition to running the family beef farm.
Brian Parker | Chief Operating Officer
Brian joined MetaFarms in 2015 and leads the strategic development of the livestock industry business unit. His role includes oversight of products, marketing, sales, customer success as well as strategic partnerships to expand its industry-leading platform deeper into the supply chain and other industry verticals. Prior to joining MetaFarms, Brian spent 15 plus years with NorthStar in many executive positions, most recently as Senior Vice President of Business Development where he led corporate strategy and market development for industry leading software and analytic solutions. His strong background in leadership, technology, finance, analytics and product management has helped to achieve a successful track record in developing and executing growth oriented initiatives. Brian earned his MBA from the University of St. Thomas and a BA in Management Information Systems from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire.
Brian joined MetaFarms in 2015 and leads the strategic development of the livestock industry business unit. His role includes oversight of products, marketing, sales, customer success as well as strategic partnerships to expand its industry-leading platform deeper into the supply chain and other industry verticals. Prior to joining MetaFarms, Brian spent 15 plus years with NorthStar in many executive positions, most recently as Senior Vice President of Business Development where he led corporate strategy and market development for industry leading software and analytic solutions. His strong background in leadership, technology, finance, analytics and product management has helped to achieve a successful track record in developing and executing growth oriented initiatives. Brian earned his MBA from the University of St. Thomas and a BA in Management Information Systems from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire.
Alan Childs | Chief Technology Officer
Alan has worked for MetaFarms since 2001 designing and developing the MetaFarms platform. Alan’s specialty is large scale databases and data warehousing solutions serving online customers. Alan currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer bringing livestock industry customers the latest in online application technology. Prior to MetaFarms, Alan worked for Resaleworld, a software company serving the second hand retail industry, and formed database partnerships with Amazon, eBay, Yahoo, and other industry leaders in delivering online merchandise solutions. His experience in database development began in the 1980s with Oracle and worked in the database consulting industry with customers like MnDOT, Disney, CBS, The Salvation Army, Koch Industries, Hershey, and Lands End.
Alan has worked for MetaFarms since 2001 designing and developing the MetaFarms platform. Alan’s specialty is large scale databases and data warehousing solutions serving online customers. Alan currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer bringing livestock industry customers the latest in online application technology. Prior to MetaFarms, Alan worked for Resaleworld, a software company serving the second hand retail industry, and formed database partnerships with Amazon, eBay, Yahoo, and other industry leaders in delivering online merchandise solutions. His experience in database development began in the 1980s with Oracle and worked in the database consulting industry with customers like MnDOT, Disney, CBS, The Salvation Army, Koch Industries, Hershey, and Lands End.
Jeff Duffy | Vice President, Technical Operations
Jeff joined the MetaFarms team in 2007 to manage the data center infrastructure used to run MetaFarms. Jeff also serves as the Secretary and Treasurer to the Board of Directors. Prior to joining MetaFarms, he spent 10 years with Fourth Shift/SoftBrands, a client/server based software company where he oversaw numerous areas within software development including working with remote Development and Translation teams throughout the world. As a Certified Novell Engineer, he worked for a local CPA firm as a network consultant for both internal and external customers. Jeff has a B.S. degree in Accounting from Mankato State University which he used in several finance positions with National Computer Systems in the early 1990's. His background in finance and network systems continues to help MetaFarms manage their growing needs.
Jeff joined the MetaFarms team in 2007 to manage the data center infrastructure used to run MetaFarms. Jeff also serves as the Secretary and Treasurer to the Board of Directors. Prior to joining MetaFarms, he spent 10 years with Fourth Shift/SoftBrands, a client/server based software company where he oversaw numerous areas within software development including working with remote Development and Translation teams throughout the world. As a Certified Novell Engineer, he worked for a local CPA firm as a network consultant for both internal and external customers. Jeff has a B.S. degree in Accounting from Mankato State University which he used in several finance positions with National Computer Systems in the early 1990's. His background in finance and network systems continues to help MetaFarms manage their growing needs.
Cyndie Sikorski | Director of Finance and Administration
Cyndie joined the MetaFarms team in 2017 to manage the Finance and Human Resource areas of the company. Prior to joining MetaFarms, Cyndie worked as a consultant for a number of small businesses overseeing the various financial, accounting, and HR functions. Her prior work also includes 6+ years of public accounting experience managing and performing audits, along with corporate and individual taxes. Cyndie has an accounting degree from Winona State University. She enjoys spending time at the cabin with her husband and their two boys.
Cyndie joined the MetaFarms team in 2017 to manage the Finance and Human Resource areas of the company. Prior to joining MetaFarms, Cyndie worked as a consultant for a number of small businesses overseeing the various financial, accounting, and HR functions. Her prior work also includes 6+ years of public accounting experience managing and performing audits, along with corporate and individual taxes. Cyndie has an accounting degree from Winona State University. She enjoys spending time at the cabin with her husband and their two boys.