Corey grew up on a crop and livestock farm in Southwestern Minnesota and has previous experience in the seed business and crop scouting. Corey has a BS in Agri-Business and a minor in Agronomy from South Dakota State University. He joined Northwestern Farm Management in 2006 and received his accreditation as a farm manager (AFM) in 2009. Corey also received Farm Manager of the Year award in 2015 and Excellence in Education award in 2013, 2018 and 2020. Corey and his business partner purchased Northwestern Farm Management in 2018 and Corey currently serves and ASFMRA District IV Vice President.