Class 14 Members

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  Tony Aaron

  Partner ,Attorney, Ice Miller LLP
  Carmel, Hamilton County
  Educational Background: Indiana University School of Law, JD, Summa Cum Laude; University of Northern Colorado, MS, applied statistics and operations research; and West Point, BS, economics/system engineering
  Military Service: ’91-’99, US Army & National Guard, Captain
  Current Memberships and Leadership Positions: Safe Sitter, director, president; West Point Society of Indiana, Inc., director; Indianapolis Bar Association, Business Law Section, exec. committee member.; American Agricultural Law Association; American Bar Association; King of Glory Lutheran Church

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  Matthew Bechdol

  Federal Land & Natural Resources Lead at ESRI; Bechbill Farms, Inc.; Instructor, George Mason University
  Auburn, DeKalb County
  Educational Background: Indiana University, MBA; Purdue University, MS, agricultural economics; George Mason University, MS, geographic and cartographic sciences; Indiana University, BS, public affairs; Rijksuniversiteit Leiden, certificate in European public administration
  Current Memberships: Board Member, Brechbill Farms; Garrett United Methodist Church; Huntington’s Disease Society
  Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; Garrett Community Care Food Pantry; Purdue University, lifetime alumnus

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  Leah Beyer

  Director of Livestock, IN Soybean Alliance & IN Corn Marketing Council
  Flat Rock, Shelby County
  Educational Background: University of Illinois, MS, agricultural education, and BS, agricultural economics, commodity marketing
  Current Memberships: Shelby Co. Farm Bureau, vice president; St. Peters Lutheran Church; Shelby Co. Ag Promotion Committee; Shelby Co. Republican’s Women’s Committee; District 8 Farm Bureau Young Farmer Representative; Blue River Community Foundation, PR Committee

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  Kyle Bymaster

  Director of Development, Purdue College of Agriculture
  New Richmond, Montgomery County
  Educational Background: Purdue University, BS, agricultural economics/agricultural business management
  Current Memberships: Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity; Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette; Leadership Lafayette Board of Directors

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  Tamara Choat

  Director of Marketing and Communications, National Swine Registry
  Sheridan, Boone County
  Educational Background: Oklahoma State University, MS, international agriculture trade and development; BS, agricultural communication/animal science
  Current Memberships: Livestock Publications Council; Montana FFA Alumni; Central Indiana Make-A-Wish Chapter; American Farm Bureau; Indiana Farm Bureau; Hamilton Co. Farm Bureau

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  Danna Dolliver

  Asst. Agricultural Manager, Red Gold
  Alexandria, Madison County
  Educational Background: Indiana Wesleyan University, BS, management
  Current Memberships: Indiana Raw Products Steering Committee

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  Bradley Farrer

  Community Banker, Regions Bank N.A.
  Delphi, Carroll County
  Educational Background: Purdue University, BS, agricultural economics
  Current Memberships: National Pork Board Main Street speaker; Licensed IHSAA Basketball official; Carroll Co. Ag Association; Carroll Co. Chamber of Commerce; Delphi Preservation Society; Delphi Mayoral Planning Committee;
  Delphi Rotary Club, vice president elect; National FFA Convention Judge; Purdue Alumni Association; Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity; 4-H County Fair Models Aerospace and Toy Farm Scene Judge

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  Ana Hernández

  Senior Farm Manager, Perdue Farms, Inc.
  Thorntown, Boone County
  Educational Background: University of Puerto Rico, MS, animal industry; BS, biology
  Current Memberships: Indiana Wildlife Federation; St. Joseph Catholic Church; Spanish Interpreter at St. Vincent Hospital, Frankfort

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  Matt Hill

  Marketing Associate, Elanco Animal Health
  Fishers, Hamilton County
  Educational Background: Purdue University, BS, animal science
  Current Memberships: Indiana Farm Bureau; Geist Christian Church; Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity

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  Raylee Honeycutt

  Marketing Coordinator, CountryMark
  Indianapolis, Marion County
  Educational Background: Montana State University, BS, agricultural education; Northwest College, AS, animal science
  Current Memberships: National Agri-Marketing Association; National FFA Alumni Association; Indiana Farm Bureau;Marion Co. Farm Bureau; Clinton Prairie HS FFA Alumni; Indiana Women in Agriculture; Pike Township GOP Club; Indiana FFA Foundation

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  Greg Janzow

  Vice President/General Manager, Smith Dairy (Wayne Dairy Products)
  Richmond, Wayne County
  Educational Background: Strayer University, MBA, organizational leadership; Texas A & M, BS, chemistry
  Current Memberships: Richmond-Wayne Co. Chamber of Commerce/Grow Local Buy Local Action Committee; Jr. Achievement
  Richmond Community Schools, Study Buddy Program; Christ Presbyterian Church; Earlham College, Community Council; Reid Hospital, Community Benefit Committee

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  Timothy Keller

  Product Manager, Corn and Soybean Herbicides, Dow AgroSciences
  Westfield, Hamilton County
  Educational Background: The Ohio State University, BS, agricultural communications
  Current Memberships: Dow AgroSciences Habitat For Humanity Builds; Westfield Youth Sports asst. coach in Soccer and Football; Westfield Christian Union Church

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  Marietta Kendall

  Program Specialist/Production Adjustment Section, USDA, Farm Service Agency
  Washington, Daviess County
  Educational Background: Washington High School; IUPUI Continuing Studies leadership development for managers and supervisors,
  Current Memberships: Christ United Methodist Church; Habitat for Humanity

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  Bruce Kettler

  Field Sales Manager, Beck’s Superior Hybrids
  Westfield, Hamilton County
  Educational Background: The Ohio State University, BS, agronomy/agribusiness
  Current Memberships: Carmel United Methodist Church; Certified Crop Advisor; National FFA Alumni, life member; The Ohio State University, life member

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  Greg Kneubuhler

  Owner/President, G & K Concepts, Inc.
  Harlan, Allen County
  Educational Background: Purdue University BS, agribusiness management
  Current Memberships: Brookside Society of Prof. Consultants; National Assoc. of Independent Crop Consultants; Woodburn Missionary Church; Indiana CCA board of directors; Allen County SWCD associate board supervisor

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  Trenton Lindenman

  Product Development Agronomist, Dow AgroScience
  Otterbein ,Benton County
  Educational Background: University of Nebraska, MS, entomology; Purdue University BS, crop and soil management and agricultural education/minor in biology
  Current Memberships: Entomological Society of America; Agronomy Society of America; Crop Science Society of America; Calvary Baptist Church

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  Tiffany Obrecht

  Policy Specialist, Indiana Farm Bureau
  Indianapolis, Marion County
  Educational Background: Iowa State University, public service and administration in agriculture;
  Current Memberships: Marion County Young Farmers; Indiana Cooperative Development Summit Planning Committee

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  Donald Ratliff

  Vice President of Operations, Maple Leaf Farms
  Syracuse, Kosciusko County
  Educational Background: University of LaVerne, business administration/organizational management. ; Indiana Tech. Fort Wayne, business administration/management
  Current Memberships: Jr. Achievement of Northern Indiana; National Chicken Council; US Egg and Poultry Association; Indiana State Poultry Association.

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  Sarah Simpson

  Director, Agricultural Policy, Indiana State Dept. of Ag.
  Carmel, Hamilton County
  Educational Background: Valparaiso University, JD; Purdue University, BS, management and agricultural economics
  Current Memberships: Indiana State Bar Assoc.; US Equestrian Federation

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  Thomas Sloma, Jr.

  Crop Insurance Specialist, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America
  South Bend, St. Joseph County
  Educational Background: The Ohio State University, BS, agricultural economics
  Current Memberships: St. Vincent DePaul Society; St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church; Knights of Columbus; Indiana Soybean Association; The Ohio State University Alumni Assoc.

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  Scott Strickland

  Group Manager, Western Ohio Valley Region, Consolidated Grain and Barge Company
  Mt. Vernon, Posey County
  Educational Background: Purdue University, BS, ag systems mgt (major)/agribusiness mgt. (minor); AS, agronomy
  Current Memberships: United Way of Posey Co.; Purdue University Alumni Association

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  Randall Tauer

  Agricultural Liaison, Indiana Dept. of Environmental Management
  Monrovia, Morgan County
  Educational Background: Western Kentucky University, agriculture; Vincennes University, agribusiness
  Current Memberships: Indiana Simmental Association; Hoosier Beef Congress; Morgan Cattlemen’s Association; Alpha Gamma Rho; Indiana Quarter Horse Association; CCA Board; Fertilizer Advisory Board; Vincennes University Agribusiness Advisory Board

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  Kyle Tom

  Production Manager, Tom Farms
  Warsaw, Kosciusko County
  Educational Background: Blackhawk College, AS, agribusiness; Texas A & M, TEPAP
  Current Memberships: Optimist Club; FFA Advisory Board; John Deer Ag Advisory Group; Ivy Tech Board Member

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  Kevin Underwood

  Farmer/Owner, Underwood Farms
  West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County
  Educational Background: Purdue University, BS, agricultural economics
  Current Memberships: Crestview United Brethren Church; Indiana Farm Bureau; Tippecanoe Co. Farm Bureau; Tippecanoe County Council; Lafayette Church League Soft Ball

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  Walt Valiant

  Production Manager, Grain Processing Corp
  Washington, Daviess County
  Educational Background: University of Evansville, EMBA; Purdue University BS, chemical engineering
  Current Memberships: NACEA (India Missions), treasurer; Personal Finance Budgeting Workshop Instructor

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  Jennifer Vandeburg

  Agriculture Program Chair, Ivy Tech Community College, Kokomo
  Walton, Cass County
  Educational Background: Purdue University, MS, agricultural economics; University of Illinois, BS, agricultural economics
  Current Memberships: Faith Lutheran Church; Boy Scouts of America, Cub master; FFA National Convention Judge; American Rabbit Breeders Association; Indiana State Rabbit Breeders Association; National Giant Chinchilla Rabbit Association

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  Sarah Weibert

  Commercial and Ag Banker, State Bank of Lizton
  Indianapolis, Hendricks County
  Educational Background: Anderson University, MBA; Purdue University, BS agricultural economics
  Current Memberships: Boone Co. Foundation Ag Scholarship Selection Committee; Sigma Alpha Alumni; New Hope Christian Church; Hendricks Co. Relay for Life

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  Bryan Whistler

  Regional Manager, Indiana Farm Bureau
  Bedford, Lawrence County
  Educational Background: Purdue University, BS, ag science & business education
  Current Memberships: National/Indiana Voc Ag Teachers Association; FFA Alumni Association; Bedford Masonic Lodge; Bedford York Rite; Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Indianapolis Valley

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  Eugene Whitehead

  Owner/Operator, Seldom Rest Farms
  Muncie, Delaware County
  Educational Background: Purdue University, BS, agricultural economics/minor in animal science; Business Essentials Certificate, Ball State University
  Current Memberships: Muncie Young Professional Group; Liaison between Ag Community & local elected leadership; Delaware Co. Republican Precinct Committeemen; Delaware Co. Farm Bureau ; Delaware Co. Farm Festival; Corn Growers Association; American Soybean Association; Delaware County Pork Producers Association

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  Lucy Whitehead

  Program Manager, National FFA Alumni Association
  Indianapolis, Marion County
  Educational Background: Purdue University BS, agricultural communication/entomology
  Current Memberships: Marion Co. Farm Bureau; Purdue Musical Organizational Advisory Board; American Ag Editors Association; Indiana Pork Producers

Curriculum Schedule

Class 14 Seminar Schedule

Seminar 1	July 8-10	2010	Donaldson
Annual Golf Outing	August 31	2010	TBD
Seminar 2	Sept. 9-11	2010	Columbus
Seminar 3	Dec. 2-4	2010	West Lafayette
Seminar 4	Jan. 13-15	2011	Indianapolis
Seminar 5	Feb. 27- March 5	2011	Washington DC
Annual Auction	March TBD	2011	TBD
Seminar 6	April 7-9	2011	Warsaw
Seminar 7	July 7-9	2011	Muncie
Seminar 8	Sept. 8-10	2011	Terre Haute
Seminar 9	Dec. 1-3	2011	Vincennes
Seminar 10	Jan. 12-14	2012	Hammond
Seminar 11	Feb. 18-Mar. 3	2012	TBD
Seminar 12	April 19-21	2012	Indianapolis

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