ICGA Directors
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Paul Taylor, District I
Contact Info:
VICE PRESIDENT
Illinois Corn Growers Association
1419 Baseline Rd
Esmond, IL 60129
Aron Carlson, District II
CONTACT INFO:
SECRETARY
Illinois Corn Growers Association
4082 Westlake Village Drr
Winnebago, IL 61088
Rob Elliott, District III
Rob Elliott grows corn and soybeans near Monmouth in Warren County in West Central Illinois. He has a Farm Partnership with his father, Ralph, and two brothers, Rick and Dan. His nephew has recently joined the partnership as well. They dry and store the bulk of both crops on the farm. The... Read More >>
Craig Buhrow, District IV
Craig Buhrow serves as the District IV Director for the Illinois Corn Growers Association representing growers in Whiteside, Lee, Bureau, Stark, Marshall, and Putnam Counties. He grows corn and soybeans with his wife Margie in West Brooklyn, IL. Craig originally saw himself potentially being a... Read More >>
Justin Durdan, District V
Justin and his father operate a family farm, near Streator, IL, that’s 100% corn production. Over the past 3 years, Justin has transitioned from an over the road truck driver to dedicating all of his time to the farm. He enjoys operating equipment, but spends most days in the office helping... Read More >>
Jeff Jarboe, District VI
Jeff Jarboe grows corn and soybeans on his farm in Loda, IL. He lives on the farm with his wife and four children. Jeff has been farming for as long as he can remember, having grown up on a farm and inheriting the legacy passed down from his parents and grandparents. Jeff is the District 6 on... Read More >>
Jim Reed, District VII
CONTACT INFO:
PAST PRESIDENT
Illinois Corn Growers Association
771 E 1950 North Rd
Monticello, IL 61856
Eric Kunzeman, District VIII
Eric Kunzeman and his father-in-law grow corn and soybeans on his wife’s family farm. His wife, Jill, and their two boys, Tucker and Tate, enjoy the farm and look forward to the day when the boys, their dad and grandpa can all work together to benefit the family’s livelihood. Eric... Read More >>
Dan Cole, District IX
Dan Cole farms in Plainville, IL with his wife. He grows corn and soybeans and has farmed since 1993. Dan has invested in conservation on his farm, having been no-till (no tillage – this is a means of preventing soil erosion and reducing inputs) which his father began in 1989, long before it... Read More >>
Andrew Goleman, District X
Andy Goleman has spent the majority of his adult life in service to the public. He has served diligently on the ICGA Board as well as the Sangamon County Board, and his knowledge of the needs and wants of the people in District 4 has increased through his leadership on both. Andy has always made... Read More >>
VACANT
Mark Degler, District XII
Mark Degler and his wife farm in Mattoon, growing corn and soybeans on their centennial farm. Though the farm was established in 1872, Degler started farming the ground in 1974 following his educational career at Southern Illinois University. Degler enjoys traveling and sports cars when he has... Read More >>
Richard Gates, District XIII
Richard is a fourth generation farmer, who started his career out of high school in 1962 with his father. He currently farms 2400 acres of wheat, corn and soybeans with his son Brad. Richard has served on the Illinois Corn Growers Association board for 5 years and is also a White County Farm... Read More >>
Ken Hartman, District XIV
Illinois Corn Growers Association
201 Holstein Pl
Waterloo, IL 62298
Jeff Scates, District XV
Still working on a family farm in Gallatin County called ‘Pat Scates & Sons,’ Jeff works every day with his dad, four uncles, and six cousins. The Scates family raises corn, soybeans, wheat, and grain sorghum in Southern Illinois near the Kentucky and Indiana border. Jeff’s... Read More >>
Gary Hudson, At Large
CONTACT INFO:
Illinois Corn Growers Association
PO Box 25
Hindsboro, IL 61930
Tom Groppel, At Large
CONTACT INFO:
Illinois Corn Growers Association
PO Box 68
Jerseyville, IL 62052
Tom.groppel@jfhqncr.northcom.mil
Wayne Anderson, At Large
CONTACT INFO:
Illinois Corn Growers Association
17646 Liken Rd
Geneseo, IL 61254
contactwayneanderson@yahoo.com