Our Story
The Founding & Growth of Agrecom, Inc.
Agrecom, Inc. was founded in May 1995 under the name Advanced Specialty Chemical with a clear mission: to provide high-quality chemical solutions for pest control, sanitation, and biosecurity. From the beginning, we recognized a critical gap in the market—businesses and homeowners needed more than just chemicals; they needed customized, long-term strategies to protect their operations, homes, and communities from pests, contamination, and biosecurity threats.
A Name That Reflects Our Mission...
AGriculture
Helping farms, livestock operations, and food processors maintain high biosecurity standards.
REsidential
Providing homeowners with safe, effective pest control and sanitation solutions.
COMmercial
Partnering with businesses in food production, healthcare, manufacturing, and public institutions to ensure hygiene, safety, and compliance.
Value Proposition
We’re problem solvers…Agrecom not only provides the equipment and solutions your organization needs, but also the expertise to address the challenging biosecurity issues your business faces. From listening and problem solving alongside your team, to creating a customized approach to treatment, installing equipment and training, to executing and ensuring the solutions work, Agrecom aims to ensure businesses operate with biosecurity in mind.
Solving Tough Challenges with a Holistic Approach
Unlike traditional service providers, we go beyond one-time treatments. Our comprehensive approach combines:
Innovative Pest Control Programs
Eliminating infestations and preventing future issues.
Sanitation & Biosecurity Solutions
Reducing contamination risks in high-stakes industries.
High-Quality Chemical Supply & Application
Providing safe and effective solutions tailored to each client.
Training & Ongoing Support
Empowering businesses and homeowners with the knowledge to maintain long-term protection.
Our Leadership
Stuart Rawling
CEO, Agrecom
As the CEO of Agrecom, Stuart Rawling leads the company with a clear vision of advancing agricultural biosecurity and providing exceptional value to customers. With over 15 years of experience in the ag-tech and biosecurity sectors, Stuart combines a strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to innovation, ensuring that Agrecom remains at the forefront of the industry.
Stuart started his career as a software engineer specializing in designing and developing complex systems that helped streamline operations and improve efficiency across various industries. His technical expertise has been instrumental in creating data-driven solutions for Agrecom, helping to integrate advanced technology into agricultural biosecurity products and services. Stuart’s unique blend of engineering and industry knowledge allows him to bridge the gap between technology and agriculture, driving impactful innovations that address real-world challenges.
Stuart is committed to enhancing the safety and sustainability of agricultural operations, working closely with farmers and agricultural businesses to develop solutions that protect both their crops and livestock. Under his leadership, Agrecom has expanded its range of services and products, earning a reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable biosecurity solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients.’
His leadership style emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and a deep understanding of the challenges that the agricultural community faces. Stuart is dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation within Agrecom, encouraging his team to think creatively and work together to create cutting-edge solutions.
Outside of his professional role, Stuart is passionate about supporting sustainable agricultural practices and staying involved in industry discussions on the future of biosecurity. In his free time, he enjoys competing in triathalons, playing golf and spending time with his family, always looking for ways to contribute to the growth and success of the industry.
Mike Altomare
Founder, Agrecom
As the owner of Agrecom, Mike Altomare has over 30 years of experience in the agricultural and biosecurity industries. With a deep commitment to innovation and customer service, Mike founded Agrecom with the vision of providing high-quality solutions that address the evolving challenges faced by farmers and agricultural businesses.
Mike has built Agrecom into a trusted partner for agricultural biosecurity, offering a range of products and services designed to protect crops, livestock, and facilities from disease outbreaks and environmental hazards. Under his leadership, the company has developed a reputation for delivering reliable, cost-effective biosecurity solutions that help clients safeguard their operations and improve productivity.
A passionate advocate for sustainable farming practices, Mike is dedicated to driving positive change in the agricultural community. His focus on education and collaboration ensures that Agrecom stays at the forefront of industry trends, always striving to provide the best support and resources to clients.
When he’s not working to advance Agrecom’s mission, Mike enjoys playing golf, making wine, camping with friends, spending time with his family and staying active in his community, always looking for new ways to contribute to the growth and success of the agricultural industry.