Committees
OABA members have the opportunity to share their knowledge and support through volunteerism. Individuals serving on the association’s committees contribute their time, experience and expertise for the good of the agribusiness industry. Committees and subcommittees were developed to serve the general membership as well as the specific segments of the industry.
As we work to implement our strategic plan, it is important that our organizational structure align with our mission and goals. The below committees have been designated to carry out he policies and programs of the association.
Would you like to volunteer? We’re always looking for volunteers, so share your interest with us or check out the available volunteer opportunities!
Industry Education
Comprised of OABA's subcommittee chairman, the Industry Education Committee is responsible for exploring, developing and implementing educational programming that meets the needs of OABA's members and the industry. The Industry Education committee is guided by the input of its four subcommittees: Agronomy; Custom Application; Grain & Feed; and Safety & Risk Management. Each subcommittee is responsible for planning and conducting educational programs that meet the needs of their specific industries. Subcommittee members are listed below.
Scott BenjaminIndustry Education Committee Member | Jason ClymerIndustry Education Committee Member |
JD HamiltonIndustry Education Committee Member | Jason NowakowskiIndustry Education Committee Member |
Andrew SwerleinIndustry Education Committee Chairman | Cristen CramerIndustry Education Committee Member |
Industry Education Subcommittees
Nominating Committee
This committee is responsible for coordinating the annual nominations of candidates for the expiring board of director positions.
Robert MullenNominating Committee Chair |
Public Policy Committee
This committee is made up of a cross section of our membership whose purpose is to stay abreast (via OABA staff) of current and potential legislative and regulatory issues and make recommendations, as appropriate, to the board for policy positions and action.
Gary WeidenbornerPublic Policy Committee Chairman | John ArmstrongPublic Policy Committee Member |
David C. Barrett, Jr., Esq.Public Policy Committee Member | Tim FlockPublic Policy Committee Member |
Marc GeorgePublic Policy Committee Member | Chris HagerPublic Policy Committee Member |
Elgeo HarrisPublic Policy Committee Member | Ed HartmanPublic Policy Committee Member |
Adam HergesPublic Policy Committee Member | Connor KaebPublic Policy Committee Member |
Angela KlohaPublic Policy Committee Member | Matt O'BrockPublic Policy Committee Member |
Kimberly ObrienPublic Policy Committee Member | Paul PoisterPublic Policy Committee Member |
Matt ReesePublic Policy Committee Member | Bill ScottPublic Policy Committee Member |
Olivia StaudtPublic Policy Committee Member | Ann StauglerPublic Policy Committee Member |
Don SuttonPublic Policy Committee Member | Jerri ThibautPublic Policy Committee Member |
Trent Weickert, CPA, CFEPublic Policy Committee Member | Mitch WeltyPublic Policy Committee Member |
Audit/Finance
Nick FranksAudit/Finance Committee Chair |
