Doug May
About Doug May
Doug May serves as the Chief Operations Officer for Insurance Services at Commodity & Ingredient Hedging, LLC, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in business strategy and development, having held key positions at AgriLogic Insurance Services, John Deere Financial, and Growers Edge.
Current Role at Commodity & Ingredient Hedging
Doug May serves as the Chief Operations Officer for Insurance Services at Commodity & Ingredient Hedging, LLC, a position he has held since 2020. Based in Chicago, Illinois, he oversees the operational aspects of the company's insurance services. His leadership focuses on enhancing service delivery and ensuring that the firm meets the needs of its diverse client base.
Previous Experience in Insurance and Agriculture
Before joining Commodity & Ingredient Hedging, Doug May held several key positions in the insurance and agricultural sectors. He worked at AgriLogic Insurance Services as Vice President of Business Strategy & Development from 2015 to 2017, where he focused on strategic initiatives in Florida. Prior to that, he was the Regional Claims Manager at John Deere Financial from 2011 to 2015, managing claims operations for four years.
Role at Growers Edge
From 2017 to 2020, Doug May served as Vice President at Growers Edge in Johnston, Iowa. In this role, he contributed to the development of innovative solutions for agricultural risk management, further building on his expertise in the sector. His experience in this position helped shape his understanding of the agricultural insurance landscape.
Educational Background
Doug May studied at Chipola College, where he gained foundational knowledge that has supported his career in operations and strategy within the insurance and agricultural sectors. His education has played a role in his ability to integrate technology with educational services in risk management.
Contributions to Risk Management Strategies
Doug May has been instrumental in expanding the services of Commodity & Ingredient Hedging, LLC to clients in Latin America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. He plays a key role in integrating technology tools with educational services, enhancing risk management strategies for clients in the agricultural sector. His contributions have helped the firm establish itself as a leader in margin and risk management within agricultural commodity markets.