Testimonials

What current clients and former colleagues have to say about us and our founder:

These unpaid testimonials are not indicative of future performance or success.

"Quartzite Risk Management provides a solid hedging service. James makes honest observations that clear the noise of the market and allow for rational decision making. He is open, practical, and responsive in his communication. I highly recommend the hedging services of the team at Quartzite Risk Management." 

—Jon Herrmann, Wisconsin

"After years of attempting to overthink risk management, I am grateful for the approach that the Quartzite team uses to manage producer risk. With extensive options experience, it is comforting to know that the market is being watched intentionally for entry points that give a producer the best possible advantage with an optimal entry level, combined with position analysis that calculates crop insurance coverage and stalking calendar spread opportunities... Quartzite epitomizes the fundamentals of true producer risk management."

—Marcus Hess, Hess Family Farms

“I’ve been working with James and his dynamic risk management approach since 2016. In that time I’ve learned more about markets and risk from James and his methods than I thought I would ever know. He completely changed my thought process on marketing and risk. He also gives me insight into aspects of the market only a professional like him would know. Myself along with other former clients urged James to start QRM due in large part to the success he and his approach brought us in tough marketing environments. An absolute must for the serious producer.”

— Jed Terpstra, President, Terpstra Farm, Inc.

I used to gather advice and information from several paid and free sources to guide my grain marketing. I never hit home runs and too often struck out. Working with James has not only helped my average considerably, I also sleep much better! James is very smart, knowledgeable, and my mind is at ease knowing he is tracking the markets. I can turn my focus toward other needs on the farm.

—Joe Keller, President, Keller Farms, Inc.

“James was an amazing clerk for me. His desire and passion for trading were contagious. He worked hard and was by far the most honest person I have ever met.”

— Todd Jones, former supervisor

“During his tenure at my firm, James proved to be an extremely valuable asset on many fronts. His performance as a market-maker, risk manager and educator were all beyond reproach. It is not easy to trust someone with your money in an open marketplace - this was never an issue for me with James. I would not think twice about working with him again.”

— Joseph Hayes, Founding Partner, Toro Capital Management