Meet The Team

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At Tradewinds, our most valuable asset are our people. We’d like to take a few minutes to introduce the key players that, without them we would not be able to provide the products and service our customers have come to expect over the last 35 years.

Jeremy Tidmore

Jeremy Tidmore

Managing Partner, Director of Operations

Jeremy joined Tradewinds Software in 2010 as a programmer, bringing his passion for innovation and customer-focused solutions to the grain industry. Starting as a developer and Level 1 support, he dedicated years to mastering the company’s software ecosystem. His expertise and leadership earned him the role of Vice-President of Software Development in 2015, where he spearheaded key advancements in product development and team growth. In 2023, Jeremy became Managing Partner, overseeing all aspects of the company’s operations. With over 20 years of experience in customer service, management, and software development, Jeremy continues to lead Tradewinds with a focus on delivering exceptional value to clients and fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented workplace culture.
Randy Rich

Randy Rich

Founder, Partner

Randy Rich is a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana with over 32 years of experience as TradeWinds Software’s CEO and President. During this time he has become adept at bringing projects from conception to production. His thorough understanding of generally accepted account principles has also allowed him to create unrivaled and industry leading software systems for decades.
Brad Duke

Brad Duke

Head of Sales And Marketing

Brad enjoys helping customers evaluate, implement and leverage technology to deliver value to their constituents.  He moved into technology sales after 10+ years in accounting, finance and operations, and has had the opportunity over 20 years to learn how a broad range of customers evaluate and implement technology from a great set of technology providers.  We are happy to have his curiosity, energy and passion to win with customers and to help Tradewinds make a difference in agriculture.
Lisa Koch

Lisa Koch

Head Of Product Development

After graduating from Louisiana State University with a Masters of Science Computer Systems Technology in 2015, Lisa worked as an adjunct professor at LSU- Shreveport. Leaving behind the academic life, Lisa joined Tradewinds Software in early 2018 as a developer, becoming Lead. With specialties in Graphical User Interface Design, Lisa is the lead developer in providing our smooth modern design. Working Closely with our client relations department, Lisa is on the front line when it comes to making sure that Tradewinds customers receive everything that they need with the software that we provide.