2025 Annual Meeting
The Illinois Corn Growers Association Annual Meeting took place on November 25, 2025 in Bloomington, Illinois. The ICGA board elected new board members, along with the new president, Mark Bunselmeyer.
The ICGA Board of Directors and the counties each director represents are detailed on our website at https://www.ilcorn.org/about-il-corn-growers-association.
IL Corn Growers Association is a state-based organization that represents the interests of corn farmers in Illinois, maintaining a high profile on issues in Washington, DC, and Springfield, IL. Through grassroots advocacy, ICGA creates a future for Illinois farmers in which they can operate freely, responsibly, and successfully. In order to fulfill this mission, the organization conducts governmental affairs activities at all levels, market development projects, and educational and member service programs. For further information regarding their work and involvement, visit their website www.ilcorn.org.
ICGA Board Directors
L to R: Vice President Don Guinnip, Treasurer Micheal Houston, Secretary Mike Shane, and President Mark Bunselmeyer
Mike Plumer Environmental Excellence Award
L to R: Mark Bunselmeyer and Laura Lant-Haney
Excellence in Media Award
L to R: Tom Doran and Mark Bunselmeyer
Ethanol Award
L to R: Angela Tin and spouce, James O'Brien
“World of Corn” Award
L to R: Anita Schneidewind and Mark Schneidewind
Randy Stauffer Stewardship Award
Whalen Farm Family
Heartland Whiskey Competition Winner
Co-Owner of Wishkey Acres, Nick Nagel with son
Exemplary Service of ICMB Chair
L to R: Tim Thompson awarding Jeff Scates
Exemplary Years of Service on ICGA Board
L to R: Matt Rush awarded by Mark Bunselmeyer
IL Corn Scholarship Winners
L to R: Isabella Bunting and Aubrey Wall
IL Corn Scholarship Winners
L to R: Kaylee Gerlach and Kassidi Metcalf
County Recognition of Completed "Program of Work"
L to R: ____ representing Will County, Mike Shane representing Peoria County, Karl Faivre representing DeKalb County, Dale Haudrich representing Mon-Claire County, and Mark Bunselmeyer
Dave Loos Education Fund Presented to Family
Rod Weinzerl and Dave Loos Family
ICGA Board
Director of Exports and Transportation, Collin Watters
IL Corn Staff and ICGA Board Leaders
L to R: Megan Dwyer, Mike Shane, and Kenny Hartman
