Brent R. Porteus
Brent R. Porteus is a board member of Nationwide, one of the largest
diversified insurance and financial services companies in the world. He
was elected to the board in 2011.
Mr. Porteus served as president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation from
2008-2011 and held many leadership roles within the organization. He also
represented the farm bureau on trade missions to Cuba and Hong Kong.
Mr. Porteus is a managing partner of the family-owned farming and agricultural business, Blair Porteus and Sons, in Coshocton County, Ohio.
Mr. Porteus has held leadership positions with the Ohio Corn Growers Association, Ohio Corn Marketing Program and the National Corn Growers Association. He earned his bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics from the Ohio State University.
