Board of Directors
Leaders of the Illinois Wheat Association
IWA Board Officers:
John Howell Red Bud (Randolph County) - President
Nick Frederking - Nashville (Washington County) - Vice-President
Nick Pingsterhaus - Breese (Clinton County) - Secretary
Tracy Heuerman - Dieterich (Effingham County) - Treasurer
Producers:
Aaron Miller - Brownstown (Fayette County)
Brad Allen - Springfield (Sangamon County)
Eric Brammeier - Venedy (Washington County)
Paul Beisiegel - Freeburg (St. Clair County) Illinois Farm Bureau Interlocking Member
Josh Valier - Duqoin (Perry County)
John Ernst - Alhambra (Madison 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
Patricia Fuchs - Soil & Water Conservation District
Crop Protection:
Aaron Hunsinger - One Smart Spray
Processors:
Kristina Holkenbrink - Siemer Milling Company, Teutopolis, IL
Jeff Best - Mennel Milling Company of Illinois, Mount Olive, IL
Ex. Officio:
Research - Jessica Rutkoski - University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
Extension - Nathan Johanning - U of I Extension, Urbana, IL