About Rhea + Kaiser
Your partner to help you elevate your marketing to move with consumers
Connect with your customers wherever they interact
When you work with Rhea + Kaiser, you get more than agriculture marketing. You gain a partner with unmatched expertise in agriculture, a forward-thinking approach to marketing and collaboration across paid, owned and earned channels.
Who we are
Since our humble beginning in 1978, we have grown from a small team with one client to a major agency supporting some of the largest brands in agriculture by focusing on strong relationships. We build lasting connections and deliver solid results.
Advertising has changed. So we’ve changed too.
We take a different approach powered by a digital-first mindset to drive results. What hasn’t changed is our commitment to helping businesses grow by putting customer needs first and building lasting connections.
Grow your business with unmatched agriculture marketing expertise
Discover how our strategic approach can elevate your brand, engage your audience, and amplify your results.
Planning
Every marketing move is purpose-driven. We design strategies that directly align with your business objectives.
Activation
Turn your plans and ideas into active campaigns that engage your audience and drive measurable results
Analytics
Measure the effectiveness of your efforts, gain actionable insights and enhance your overall performance.
Our leadership team
Stephanie Heusuk
Ceo
Stephanie Heusuk
Ceo
Stephanie has been part of Rhea + Kaiser since 1997. She has grown from an account executive to the chief executive role through a journey marked by significant contributions to both client success and internal leadership. Stephanie's personal and professional life is deeply rooted in agriculture, from her childhood memories on a family farm to her current role as part-owner of a row-crop operation. Outside the office, she is a devoted mother of five, an avid traveler of national parks, and an enthusiast of pickleball finding joy and challenges alike in all aspects of life.
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn
Jeff Walter
PRESIDENT
Jeff Walter
PRESIDENT
Jeff has spent more than 20 years in agricultural marketing, leading his team to explore new opportunities and grow the business. Starting as an account coordinator to guiding the company today, his journey is rooted in agriculture and shaped by his upbringing on a farm in northern Illinois. With a degree in ag communications, he's spearheaded transformative campaigns in crop protection, bringing groundbreaking technologies to market. Jeff is a family man who loves to travel, cultivating a global perspective that enriches his professional and personal life. Whether walking the Oscars' red carpet or navigating the complexities of ag marketing, Jeff's leadership is defined by resilience and a commitment to excellence.
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Angel Kelpsas
CFO
Angel Kelpsas
CFO
Grant Cassiday
VICE PRESIDENT, PAID MEDIA
Grant Cassiday
VICE PRESIDENT, PAID MEDIA
Grant is a dynamic force in media planning and team development, with a background that spans newsrooms, advertising for major consumer brands and strategic roles in ad sales and client-side operations. His journey from exploring broadcast and film in college to leading R+K's media powerhouse reflects a diverse expertise and a passion for building teams that deliver exceptional results. Grant's interest in ag marketing sprouted from his early work with fruit and vegetable marketing, igniting a lifelong fascination with the sector. Outside of work, Grant juggles the joys of suburban family life, always looking forward to his annual beach retreat.
Connect with Grant on LinkedIn
Steve Rhea
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Steve Rhea
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Steve is the visionary who, along with Van Kaiser, founded the agency in 1978, shaping it into a cornerstone of agricultural marketing. A proud son of a farmer, Steve's career is a testament to blending a deep-rooted love for agriculture with sharp communications skills. Under his leadership, the agency forged strong relationships with industry giants like Bayer Crop Science and Pfizer, and launched memorable campaigns such as the award-winning "Ol’ Buck." Today, he continues to guide the agency’s strategy, while also embracing the farming life and exploring the world through travel.
Our core values
Authentic
There’s no pretense here, just clear-headed thinking delivered with genuine honesty.
Curious
We obsessively dig, ask questions and dig some more.
Bold
We push ourselves and our clients to try new approaches and ways of thinking.
Collaborative
We work as an extension of our client’s team and embrace their goals as our own.
Shape the future of ag marketing
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