Board Leadership and Elections

It’s nice to know that fellow farmers guide the Indiana Corn Growers Association (ICGA) Volunteer Board of Directors. The ICGA Board of Directors is made up of nine volunteer members from nine Indiana districts. (view district map) Farmer-elected directors serve three-year terms. The board also has ex-officio members.

Voting Information

The voting period for the 2023 election is now closed.

election information

Meet Our Volunteer Board

Executive Committee

Scott Smith

President, Windfall, District V

Chris Cherry

Vice President, New Palestine, District VI

Sarah Delbecq

Secretary & Governance Committee Chair, Auburn, District III

Tyler Everett

Treasurer, Lebanon, District VII

Board Members

Tom Murphy

Chesterton, District I

Joe Tuholski

LaPorte, District II

Sarah Delbecq

Secretary & Governance Committee Chair, Auburn, District III

Mike Beard

Frankfort District IV

Scott Smith

President, Windfall, District V

Chris Cherry

Vice President, New Palestine, District VI

Tyler Everett

Treasurer, Lebanon, District VII

JR Roesner

Ferdinand, District VIII

Tyler Pottschmidt

Greensburg, District IX

Election Information

There are three board positions up for election each year on ICGA’s nine-member volunteer Board. Candidate applications are due in the beginning of March, and ballots are sent to farmer members during the month of June.

Board members are elected to a three-year term and can serve three consecutive terms. The term begins in November.

What does the board do?

Manages and conducts the business of the Indiana Corn Growers Association
Upholds certain standards of conduct including duty of care, duty of loyalty, duty of obedience, and duty of transparency.
Attends quarterly board meetings (typically held in November, March, June and August). These meetings are required and are one day in length. Most meetings will be held at the ICGA office in Indianapolis.
Participates in policy events, works with the media, hosts legislative meetings, represents ICGA at the statehouse or at the national level.

Eligibility Requirements

A due-paying farmer member in good standing with ICGA
A producer of corn as an owner, manager or operator
A resident of the district which you seek to represent
Current on membership dues of the Indiana Corn Growers Association

How can I learn more?

contact amber myers, icga board leadership manager

ICGA Candidate Application

All potential candidates who submit their names through the form below and qualify will receive a follow-up from ICGA staff and be asked to complete a petition form that requires signatures from two additional producers by the beginning of March. All candidates will then be reviewed for approval by the ICGA Governance Committee in March. Election ballots are sent to Farmer Members of ICGA in May.

Full Name(Required)

Date of Birth(Required)

Spouse Information (if applicable)

Spouse Full Name

Spouse Phone (in case of emergency)

Farm Information

Farm Name(Required)

Partnership with

Home Address

Address(Required)

City(Required)

State(Required)

Zip(Required)

County(Required)

Is your shipping address different from your home address?(Required)

Yes

Shipping Address

Address (Shipping)(Required)

City (Shipping)(Required)

State (Shipping)(Required)

Zip (Shipping)(Required)

Personal Information

Phone (cell is preferred)(Required)

Preferred Email Address(Required)

Location of farm(s) – Please list counties(Required)

Are you a full-time farmer?(Required)

Yes

What percentage of time do you spend farming?(Required)

Please enter a number less than or equal to 100.

What year did you begin farming?(Required)

Please list your off-farm jobs, if any.

Corn Acres(Required)

Please list any other crops, acreage or livestock.

Please detail any other business operations.(Required)

Education(Required)

Participation and offices held in soybean organizations (please include # of years)

Other organizational affiliations, agriculture or otherwise

What do you hope to accomplish in your position?(Required)

Polo Shirt Size(Required)

T-Shirt Size(Required)

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Voting Information

Meet Our Volunteer Board

Executive Committee

Scott Smith

Chris Cherry

Sarah Delbecq

Tyler Everett

Board Members

Tom Murphy

Joe Tuholski

Sarah Delbecq

Mike Beard

Scott Smith

Chris Cherry

Tyler Everett

JR Roesner

Tyler Pottschmidt

Election Information

What does the board do?

Eligibility Requirements

How can I learn more?

ICGA Candidate Application

Spouse Information (if applicable)

Farm Information

Home Address

Shipping Address

Personal Information

INDIANA SOYBEAN ALLIANCE

INDIANA CORN MARKETING COUNCIL

INDIANA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION