Bill Gentry

Bill was first introduced to the futures market while working for Merrill Lynch as a runner on the floor of the Chicago Board of trade from 1980-81. He spent 4 years in the Air Force from 1981 to 1985. He received his B.S. from Purdue University in Agricultural Economics in 1991. He has been a Registered Commodities Representative since 1991. His focus in the markets is typically short to medium-term. Technical observations of the market using option volatility, and various other indicators are key components to the speculative product initiative currently being undertaken. Short term focus is also an aid in position implementation. Daily writings for the company web site, and e-mails help in maintaining a good flow of market information to clientele. Bill resides on his family's farms near Chalmers, Indiana.

Chuck Shelby

Chuck has been involved in the commodity markets since 1988 and a broker since 1992. He graduated from Purdue in 1975, with an Agricultural Economics degree, and currently farms over 4,000 acres in North Central Indiana - where his family has been farming for over five generations. Chuck is frequently a featured panelist for the University of Illinois radio station. He brings to the RMC team agronomic and production related expertise; his ability to understand what producers need is a valuable resource to the firm, as well as to the client.

Sherman Newlin

Sherman joined the firm in 2003, as its first branch office, located in Hutsonville, Illinois. Prior to this, Sherman was a RMC client - having built up a combined 20 years of commodity trading/hedging experience. He also manages his family's 1,500 acre farm. Sherman brings to the firm a strong knowledge of risk management. Techniques, as well as experience with basis and value-added processing. Sherman is a 1983 graduate of Wabash Valley College earning a Management of Agricultural Production degree.