Empowering Corn Farmers Through a Strong Legislative Team

Director of Public Policy: Brad Stotler

Brad Stotler is a longtime government affairs professional with 20 years of experience, working for members of Congress and industry trade associations. Stotler came to IL Corn from Rep. Darin LaHood’s (IL-16) office where he was the Congressman’s state director. Prior to that position, Stotler lived in Washington D.C., working in government relations and on Capitol Hill. Throughout his career, he has worked successfully on a wide range of renewable fuels, tax and transportation issues at both the state and federal level. Stotler graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and currently resides in central Illinois with his wife and 3 daughters.

Public Affairs and Communications Manager: Lyndi Allen

Lyndi Allen joined IL Corn in January 2025 as the Public Affairs and Communications Manager, bringing a focus on amplifying IL Corn’s advocacy efforts through strategic marketing and communications. In this role, Lyndi serves as the vital link between the IL Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and its members, ensuring that policy and regulatory updates are effectively communicated and understood. She translates complex information from meetings, articles, and discussions into actionable insights for farmers and uses her expertise to represent ICGA at key meetings. Additionally, Lyndi is dedicated to building strong relationships between ICGA and other organizations to further IL Corn’s mission.

Lyndi was raised in Paxton, Illinois in the countryside. She attended Illinois State University where she earned a degree in Public Relations with a minor in writing. While attending college, she interned for the Bloomington Police Department as their Marketing and Public Relations intern. Lyndi looks forward to applying her creative and strategic abilities to build strong community relationships and support the values of IL Corn.

Public Policy Specialist: Victoria Ballesteros-Gonazalez

Victoria Ballesteros-Gonzalez serves as IL Corn’s part time Public Policy Specialist, contributing to the policy development process and advocating for Illinois corn farmers at both state and federal levels. Her work focuses on crafting strategies to advance policy objectives and fostering relationships with government officials, agencies, and key stakeholders. 

Victoria is currently a senior at Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU), where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Environmental Studies, along with an Intercultural Competence Certificate. Her academic background equips her with a unique blend of skills that she applies to her work in public policy.