Board of Directors

Leaders of the Illinois Wheat Association

IWA Board Officers:

  • Tracy Heuerman - Dieterich (Effingham County) - President

  • John Ernst - Alhambra (Madison County) - Vice-President

  • Nick Frederking- Nashville (Washington County) - Secretary

  • Nick Pingsterhaus - Breese (Clinton County) - Treasurer


 Producers:

  • Aaron Miller - Brownstown (Fayette County)

  • Brad Allen - Springfield (Sangamon County)

  • Darren Lewis - Clay City (Clay County)

  • Paul Beisiegel - Freeburg (St. Clair County) Illinois Farm Bureau Interlocking Member

  • Josh Valier - Duqoin (Perry County)

  • Hayden Byars - Geff (Wayne County)


Industry
 
Seed: 

  • Matt Geiger - Syngenta

  • Steve Maue - Nutrien Ag Solutions

  • Matt Wehmeyer - AgriMaxx Wheat Company

 

Fertilizer:

  • Joel Boeschen - Bayer

  • Ryan Snyder - GROWMARK

Merchandiser:

  • Brandon George - ADM Milling

 
 Crop Protection: 

  • Aaron Hunsinger - One Smart Spray

  • Michael Lash - Central Life Sciences Bug Free Grain

 
Processors: 

  • Kristina Holkenbrink - Siemer Milling Company, Teutopolis, IL

 
 
 Ex. Officio:

  • Research - Jessica Rutkoski - University of Illinois, Urbana, IL