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Brock co-heads the Mid-Central Region for HTS Commodities. He brings 20 years of livestock and grain market experience. Throughout his career Brock’s focus has been on agriculture and energy commodities, developing risk management strategies and advising clients such as corporate feedyards, food processors, farmers and oil & gas producers. He has also been a Commodity Trading Advisor and advised many clients on managing futures programs. Brock is a weekly contributor on RFD TV covering the latest developments in the Ag markets.

Will co-heads the Mid-Central Region for HTS Commodities. He brings 15 years of experience in agricultural, softs and energy derivatives. Throughout his career he has traded and advised numerous agricultural and energy producers, consumers and marketers on personalized risk management strategies. His background, having grown up in the cattle industry, helps him understand and expand new and creative ideas on how to maximize their business ventures.

Ryan Butler is the Senior Vice President of Agricultural Products at Hilltop Securities. He and his team of professionals are committed to working with producers to help them protect their revenue and preserve their equity. His team is dedicated to bringing a legacy value and integrity to operations across the U.S. A graduate of West Texas A&M University, Ryan began his crop insurance career in 2012. Understanding a producer’s operation and finding pathways through the ever-changing world of agricultural risk drives Ryan to be constantly educating himself, his team and his producers to execute strategies including new crop insurance products and capitalizing on revenue opportunities. When not talking risk management, you’ll find Ryan and his wife, Chelcei, assisting their son, Knox, at horse shows or on the golf course.

As a financial advisor at HilltopSecurities, Patrick provides customized financial advice and solutions for clients in the accumulation and distribution phases of their lives. A native of Amarillo, Texas, Patrick has more than 16 years of wealth management experience in the area. He previously served as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2007 to 2010 and as a financial advisor at Edward Jones from 2010 to 2024. Patrick received his bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University in 2007. He currently serves on the Amarillo College Foundation Board of Directors and the Eldon Durrett Scholarship Committee.

Spencer has been in the cattle business since an early age, working in the family’s packing plant and ranching operations throughout his school years. Spencer went to SMU before returning to his family’s stocker-feeder cattle and farming businesses. His broad experience and knowledge of the cattle industry led him to develop a keen interest in risk-management and trading. He went on to join the risk-management team at TruTrading, Co. (now merged with HTS Commodities) in 2014, he has since continued to enrich his expertise in the field.

James Graves is a Vice President, Insurance Broker, Agricultural Products with Hilltop Securities. James is 2012 graduate of West Texas A&M University, and he also obtained a graduate degree in Animal Science from New Mexico State University. As a life-long resident of the Texas panhandle, James takes pride in working with a wide variety of agriculture producers to mitigate risk through the federal crop and livestock insurance program. When not assisting producers with their risk management needs, James enjoys spending time with his wife Jerra and two kids, Wyatt and Payton.

Blayne Schroeder is the Vice President Insurance Broker of Agricultural Products for Hilltop Securities. He is committed to working with producers in the area to protect their equity and revenue risks. His goal is to bring great value to all operations across the area. Blayne graduated from West Texas A&M University with an agricultural background in 2013. Looking for different ways to help producer’s operations and assist risk mitigation drives him to be educated at the highest level. Outside of Crop Insurance, you will find him playing golf, hunting, and spending time with his wife Bailey! Blayne takes pride in working with different agricultural products to lower risk through federal crop and livestock programs.

Cali manages the internal office and external communications, in addition to client relations. Cali is focused on servicing all client and broker needs and seeks to create an organized and seamless flow of operations. She provides effective and efficient material regarding client and market information, striving to further enhance client experience and success.

Misty was born and raised in a small farming community south of Amarillo, Texas. She has more than 15 years of office management experience and previously served with Edward Jones for seven years. As a Client Service Associate at HilltopSecurities, Misty helps clients and prospective clients achieve their saving, investment, and retirement goals.

For more than 30 years, Bill has been assisting energy analysts, high-net-worth speculators, and hedge accounts implement investment strategies that help them reduce financial exposure and take advantage of market volatility. Bill’s deep experience monitoring futures positions has taught him that direction and timing is crucial, which is why he facilitates the use of options.

Lewis co-heads the Mid-South Region for HTS. He brings in excess of 35 years of experience in the commercial/institutional grain business with expertise in the livestock feed sector, soy crush, ethanol grind, rice milling and commercial grain elevator space. His main emphasis remains in advanced option strategies, with experience across the board from the financials to the ag sector. Lewis was raised in Greenwood, MS and is also heavily involved in the cotton arena.

Coors is a cotton specialist in our Memphis, Tennessee office. He offers 27 years of global experience in commercial hedging, proprietary trading and CTA management, with posts in the U.S., Europe and Australia. Prior to joining HTS Commodities, Coors founded and served as President and CCO of Arthur Dunavant Investments, where he was in charge of trading strategies and all NFA and CFTC compliance.

Marvin co-heads the Mid-South Region for HTS Commodities. His clientele of over two decades range from individuals to global multi-national entities focused on agricultural hedging. He applies technical, fundamental and seasonal analysis to enhance his client’s experience. Rough rice futures and options are a particular niche of his expertise. He also oversees proprietary trading of equity index futures and options.

Melinda manages the internal office and external communications, in addition to client relations. Melinda is focused on servicing all client and broker needs and seeks to create an organized and seamless flow of operations. She provides effective and efficient material regarding client and market information, further enhancing client experience and success.

With more than 30 years of financial services experience, Mark has extensive experience in the agriculture cash markets and option hedging for producers and manufacturers. Throughout his time in the industry, Mark has helped a diverse range of investors in the livestock and grain industries—from farmers and ranchers to meat processors and buyers—secure the substantial amount of capital necessary to keep their operations running smoothly and effectively.

Jeff brings more than 10 years of experience in commodity markets. Throughout his career, Jeff has specialized in developing and executing futures and options strategies, risk analyses, and hedging programs for a broad range of organizations across various commodities sectors. As a broker and trader for HTS Commodities, Jeff consults with commodity operators to understand their business needs across the supply chain, anticipates risk scenarios, and creates cross-functional hedging solutions for clients.

Jim oversees the development, deployment and maintenance of several trading programs utilized by the firm’s advisors on behalf of their clients. He is also the co-founder of analytical software developer CompuTrac and has been the publisher of HALCO Trading Strategies since 1985. Futures magazine named Jim one of the Top Traders in 2007 & 2010 and profiled him in the publication’s Trader Profile feature in 2008. Jim is also frequently called upon for comment in many industry-leading magazines including Futures, Investor’s Business Daily and Barron’s.

Walter is a broker/trader at HTS Commodities Park Cities office. He brings 40 years of experience, offering extensive knowledge of options strategies stemming from his passion for derivatives trading. He began his commodities career in Brisbane, Australia, working for a Japanese brokerage firm. Walter maintains customer accounts by providing relevant research on investments of interest and assists clients in formulating trading strategies to reach their goals, while being mindful of risk.

Jill brings 30 years of experience in the commodities and futures industry. She is a registered broker who, beyond running the day-to-day operations of the Park Cities office, leads the handling and execution of client order flow. Her longstanding connections with our partner FCMs and her mastery of all clearing rules and processes make her an essential piece of the firm’s commitment to the highest standards of execution and quality of service.

Holly manages the internal office and external communications, in addition to client relations. Holly is focused on servicing all client and broker needs and seeks to create an organized and seamless flow of operations. She provides effective and efficient material regarding client and market information, further enhancing client experience and success.

Walter is a Senior Commodity Strategist at HTS Commodities. He brings 15 years of experience of analyzing and trading agricultural, livestock, energy, softs and metals derivatives. Throughout his career he has specialized in developing institutional trading and risk management strategies that focus on applied fundamental and quantitative analysis. His background includes working for multinational agri-processors, hedge funds and as an economist at the United States Department of Agriculture.

Scott is a broker at HTS Commodities. He brings 15 years of experience in the grain and livestock industries and services a diverse agricultural clientele along with commodity investors throughout the continental United States. Scott works with individual clients to design and integrate custom risk management and investment strategies. Prior to joining HTS Commodities, he worked at CHS Hedging and two smaller Introducing Brokers, NorthStar Commodity Investment Co, and Slipka Trading. Scott is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and holds a FINRA Series 3 license.

Jerome heads HTS Commodities. He brings 20 years of experience in Global Markets, as a risk management and derivatives expert with a particular focus on commodities over the last 12 years. Throughout his career, he advised a long list of oil & gas producers, independent power producers, mining groups, governments, airlines and industrial corporations.

Scottie grew up in the Texas Panhandle and has been involved in Agriculture for most of his life. He initially participated in rodeo, but his passion for the cattle business and farming grew during his time at West Texas A&M University, where he gained feedlot experience. After managing his own calf/cow herd and dryland wheat farming, he spent 16 years in the animal health pharmaceuticals market. Now, after moving to Amarillo and raising three kids with his wife, Janyth, Scottie is dedicated to helping other producers manage their risk and protect the legacy of their operations.

Tim is a broker at HTS Commodities. Born and raised in Paris, he moved to the U.S. to attend the University of Chicago, where he earned a PhD. Tim worked on the corn options floor at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) until its closure in 2020. Before joining HTS Commodities, he was an independent trader specializing in agricultural options.

Tom began his career in 1998 as a runner on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) grains floor. Over the past 20+ years, he has gained extensive experience in commodity derivatives, working as a research analyst, proprietary trader, and institutional broker. More recently, he established an execution desk at a major international trading house. Originally from France, Tom has also worked in London and The Netherlands, though he now calls Chicago home.

Jason is a seasoned commodity broker with over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, specializing in grain trading and risk management. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for delivering strategic market insights, tailored hedging solutions, and exceptional client service. His deep understanding of global agricultural markets and commitment to helping clients navigate price volatility make him a trusted partner for farmers, traders, and agribusinesses. Whether executing trades or providing market analysis, Jason is dedicated to maximizing opportunities in the ever-evolving commodities landscape.

Neal is an Insurance Broker at HTS Commodities specializing in dairy and livestock. He brings extensive experience in agricultural risk management, most recently from Dairy Farmers of America. Neal partners with dairy producers to develop tailored insurance strategies that protect and grow their farm equity. A native of the Texas Panhandle, Neal grew up on a farm near Earth, Texas. He holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees from Texas Tech University. He currently lives near Weatherford, Texas, with his wife, Brittany, and their two daughters, Nora and Ella.