Customer Service
Even though iCORN is an internet based model, we are driven to provide you with top-flight service. The difference is that we service our customers in ways that are very unique to the industry. No, we won't be on your farm once a month, but you're too busy for that anyhow! Any manager is available via phone or email and if you ask any of our current customers I think they would tell you that we are very quick and responsive. Click here to learn more about our unique services via the ICARE service plan.
iCORN is conveniently located in the center of our 3- state marketing area in Cicero, Indiana.
The three families who envisioned iCORN.
Meet Jim Schwartz, Jodi Schwartz, Steve Hilger, Dianne Hilger, Tressa Wolf and Jim Wolf,
the three families who envisioned iCORN.
Friendly & Knowledgeable Management team with over 80 years of seed industry experience.
Steve Hilger, President. With nearly three decades of seed industry experience, Steve understands all aspects of developing and managing a quality seed program, from research to customer service. He grew up on a grain farm, and still farms today with his brother. You can learn more about Steve here.
Dianne Hilger, Marketing. Dianne joined as a partner at iCORN from the beginning to help establish a company which would pull together the best tools, systems, and resource partners; and to do this in order to communicate with and deliver the most reliable product to our corn customers and their families. Learn more about Dianne here.
Shirley West, I.T. and Office Management. Shirley's knowledge concerning all aspects of internet service provides iCORN customers with the latest tools to communicate and to receive the most up-to-date information needed in corn production. Learn more about Shirley here.
Jim Schwartz, CCA, agronomist and Product Development Manager. Jim's expert responsibility is in managing the iCORN product line and igronomy service. Jim's background includes key positions with three major seed companies. As a partner, he has helped build iCORN to implement an innovative concept which, in turn, offers farmers a unique choice and a better way to buy corn hybrids. Learn more about Jim here.
Jim Wolf, Operations and Customer Service Manager. Jim grew up on a grain and livestock farm in Ohio and has never strayed from his agricultural roots. His many decades of agribusiness experience include positions within the fertilizer and crop protection industries, as well as 18 years in customer service and management with seed companies. As a partner at iCORN, Jim has built excellence into service for corn producers. Learn more about Jim here.
Barry Soliday, Web Agronomist /Corn Product Manager. Barry joined the iCORN team in February of 2008. Barry will manage our presence in Illinois and be an integral part in deciding our corn product line. His background includes 8 years as a farm manager working with farms throughout Illinois, and 2 years as a crop consultant in the Christian County area. Learn more about Barry here.
Ryan Klamfoth, Web Agronomist /Soybean Product Manager. Ryan joined the iCORN team in January of 2008. He will be developing new customer relationships in OH as well as servicing Jim Schwartz' current customers. His background includes nutrient management at a large swine operation and the last three years assisting customers with their crop production at a local retail operation. Learn more about Ryan here.
iCORN offers all of the services needed for the "Businessman in Corn Production"
