about us
WELCOME TO AXIS OHIO!
Axis Ohio continues to operate according to this motto from owner and founder, Nathan Louiso. Born in the Buckeye State and raised in a family-owned business, with a career in the seed industry since 2000, Nathan believes loyalty and customer service are the foundation to a successful business. Adam Conrad, general manager, has been an integral part of Axis Ohio since 2018. He aligns with these fundamentals and brings a wealth of knowledge to continue the growth of Axis Ohio. Our team is committed to helping you discover products and solutions that will work best for your operation.
I often get asked, “What was your motivation to start your own company?” In most people’s eyes I had a great job and was very comfortable. What was I thinking? When I joined Axis Seed and started Axis Ohio three years ago, I had a clear vision for what I wanted to do. I created a detailed 5 year business plan and knew in my heart why I decided to take the risk of going out on my own and starting my own company. However, I now realize I did not do a good enough job explaining those reasons to you. Click here to read the 5 reasons I started Axis Ohio, which are the foundation of what we do every day at Axis Ohio.
“FAMILY COMES FIRST. WORK HARD, TREAT PEOPLE FAIRLY AND ALWAYS BE THANKFUL.”
MEET OUR TEAM
Adam Conrad
General Manager
Adam is a Certified Crop Advisor with over a decade of experience in the seed production industry, working across Ohio and Illinois. He currently serves on the Ohio AgriBusiness Association Board of Directors. Adam brings deep industry knowledge and a passion for agriculture. Since joining the Axis Ohio team in 2018, he’s been a trusted leader — and was named General Manager in July 2024.
Adam and his wife, Samantha, are raising two children, Josie and Cooper, on their family farm near Richwood.
Julie Louiso
Julie is an Ohio State graduate with a master’s in finance. Originally from Sabina, Ohio, she was a State FFA officer in 1998. She is currently involved in the day-to-day operation of Axis Ohio.
Nathan and Julie are the proud parents of Chance and Gavin (twin 14-year-olds) and Simon (11).
Justin Monroe
Warehouse Manager
Justin was raised on a small grain farm just north of Richwood, OH, and still plays a role in Monroe Family Farm. He served through 4-H, FFA, the Air Force at Ellsworth AFB and multiple deployments. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Ag Business from Ohio State ATI, he joined AgriCorps in Ghana.
Jeremiah Durbin
District Sales Manager
Hudson Warner
District Sales Manager
Cole RisneR
Warehouse Assistant Manager
Annette Huddleston
Office Administrator
WELCOME TO THE AXIS FAMILY
“Nathan is a valuable addition to the Axis Seed brand. We’re impressed by his commitment to family and anticipate the same dedication to his customers. I have no doubt that choosing to work with Nathan will be a worthwhile decision for all involved.”
— BILL BIONDI