Board of Directors

“Don’t find fault, find remedy.”

Family:

Interests:

“When you invest in FFA, you invest in the future of food, farming, and leadership.”

Family: Huxley, Iowa with wife Alisha; children — Izzy, Jenna, Nolan.

Interests: Golfing, attending kids’ activities, time with family and friends. 

“Life can be highly rewarding if you attend to details, maintain a sense of perspective, and build strong relationships with others.”

Family: Urbandale, Iowa, with wife Jennie; daughter at Principal (Des Moines); son at DMACC (mortuary science).

Interests: Bicycling and outdoor activities.

Family: Two children in agriculture careers; two grandchildren. Lifelong farmer near Waverly (corn, soybeans, oats, hay). 

Interests: Values working with people and finds inspiration in helping others achieve success.

“It is better to shoot for the stars and miss than it is to aim at a cow pie and hit!”

“Accepting the executive director position with the Iowa FFA Foundation feels like coming full circle. Now, I’m at a point where I can give back to the organization that’s done so much for me.”

Family: North Central Iowa with husband John.  Proud parents of Ian and Elle.

Interests: Gardening, reading, traveling.