BOARD OF DIRECTORS

In good hands

The Indiana Corn Marketing Council (ICMC) board of directors, which is responsible for overseeing the investment of Indiana corn checkoff funds, is composed of 15 elected corn farmers and two directors appointed to represent Indiana farm organizations.

Directors are elected for a three-year term and elections take place every summer.

Additionally, the board includes eight non-voting members — two representing first purchasers, one representing the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), one representing Purdue University, and four representing the Indiana General Assembly.

Ex-Officio Appointments

Voting Ex-Officios (appointed by Dean of Agriculture, Purdue University):

Jeff Gormong – Largest General Farm Organization
Matt Brandyberry – Second Largest General Farm Organization

Non-Voting Ex-Officios:

Bruce Kettler – Director of ISDA
Tim Baumgart – First Purchaser Representative
Aaron Kuhn – First Purchaser Representative
Don Lehe – Indiana General Assembly 
Brian Buchanon – Indiana General Assembly
Ross Deal – Indiana General Assembly
Mark Stoops – Indiana General Assembly
Dr. Bernie Engel – Dean of Agriculture Appointee
Harry Wilmoth – Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing Agency

ICMC Committees

The ICMC also elects members to fill six committees. These committees are focused on specific initiatives, including governance, budget and finance, as well as market supply and demands. See our full list of committee members below.