Employee Spotlight: Maryellen Zeise

BY: Skye Root
POSTED: September 14, 2026
IN: General
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Meet Maryellen Zeise: VP of Permanent Crops at Root Ag Advisory.

Maryellen brings a unique blend of financial rigor and a deep commitment to environmental stewardship to our clients’ permanent crop assets.

Her work focuses on the strategic side of management—from detailed financial reporting and budgeting to agronomic research that drives long-term value.

Before joining Root Ag, Maryellen managed a multi-million dollar budget for a national conservation non-profit and created its carbon footprint program. That expertise allows her to help our clients make business decisions that strengthen both profitability and sustainability.

She knows that strong agricultural operations are built on sound financial planning and a forward-thinking approach to the land. We are proud to have her leading the way.

Learn more about the experienced team guiding smart, sustainable growth.

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