Meet the Iowa FFA Foundation Team

"Dedicated to growing leaders and strengthening agricultural education."

 

Executive Leadership

Joshua Remington
Executive Director
e-mail: [email protected]
phone: (515) 965-7375 
mobile: (515) 414-6888
Bio: Josh leads the Foundation’s vision, cultivating partnerships to support Iowa’s agricultural education initiatives. With more than 18 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and fundraising, he is passionate about advancing FFA's mission.

Finance & Development

Carolyn Knittle
Finance Manager
e-mail: [email protected] 
telephone: (515) 965-7382 
mobile: (515) 681-0853
Bio: Carolyn oversees financial management, ensuring the Foundation’s fiscal health and transparency. With a background in accounting, she ensures every dollar supports students and agricultural education.

Bryon Weesner
Development Coordinator II
e-mail: [email protected] 
telephone: (515) 965-7374 
mobile: (515) 954-0773
Bio: Bryon connects donors, partners, and stakeholders to opportunities that advance agricultural education. His experience as an FFA Alumni allows him to create meaningful relationships benefiting FFA students.

Communications & Events

Nicole Van Houten
Communications & Special Events Manager
e-mail: [email protected] 
telephone: (515) 965-7383 
mobile: (515) 669-3173
Bio: Nicole leads marketing, public relations, and event planning efforts to amplify the Foundation’s impact. She specializes in storytelling, digital strategy, and coordinating special events that bring FFA’s mission to life.

Facilities & Operations

Jennifer Trost
FFA Enrichment Center Facility Coordinator
e-mail: [email protected] 
telephone: (515) 965-7372 
mobile: (515) 442-6131
Bio: Jennifer manages the Enrichment Center, ensuring smooth operations for events, conferences, and educational programs. She works closely with schools, partners, and stakeholders to maximize the facility’s impact.