Jul 17, 2024

Iowa Corn releases newly elected board members

On July 17, 2024, the Iowa Corn announced the board of directors election results for the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB).

ICGA  ELECTED MEMBERS

Those elected as ICGA directors will continue to bring grassroots policy issues forward and be the collective voice for over 7,000 corn-farmer members lobbying on agricultural issues at the state and federal level. These individuals include:

• District 2: Rusty Olson
• District 3: Elliot Henderson
• District 5: Will Cannon*
• District 7: Adam Bierbaum*
• *For those re-elected

ICPB ELECTED MEMBERS

Since 1978, Iowa corn farmers have elected their peers to serve on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board to oversee the investment of funds generated by the Iowa corn checkoff. ICPB directors will continue to promote a thriving Iowa corn industry through research into new and value-added corn uses, domestic and foreign market development and providing education about corn and corn products. These individuals include:

• District 2: Jerry Maier
• District 4: Ryan Steffensen*
• District 8: Jerod Flaherty*
• District 9: Paul Gieselman*

*For those re-elected

Both ICGA and ICPB are tasked with creating opportunities for long-term Iowa corn grower profitability. Elected directors will begin to serve their districts on Sept. 1, 2024. For more information, visit iowacorn.org.