2020 – 2021 NAFBAS Committee List
Executive Committee
Conducts the annual meeting, makes committee assignments, conducts the Board of Directors meeting, and carries out duties as provided in the by-laws and as directed by the membership through the Board of Directors.| Name | Location | Position Held |
|---|---|---|
| Laura Powers | Kentucky | President |
| Anthony Barrett | Nebraska | Secretary - Treasurer |
| John Jones | Michigan | Past President |
| Jim McCabe | Illinois | Executive Director |
| Brett Goodwin | Illinois | Director |
| Michelle Seifert | Nebraska | Director |
| Michael Harer | Wisconsin | Director |
| Eric Hofland | Iowa | Director |
| Chelsea Plummer | Kansas | Director |
Program
Assist in the planning and site selection of the upcoming national meeting with the host state. Develop additional professional development opportunities as directed by the membership.| John Jones (MI) - Chair | Joel Marquardt (WI) | Delyn Marshall (IL) | Douglas Dillivan (IA) | Michelle Seifert (NE) |
| Laura Powers (KY) | Krista Lottinville (IL) | Tabbie Weber (WI) |
Technology
Combines the efforts of three previous committees: Association Analysis, Farmer Usage of Computers, and Tax Preparation with Computers. To provide methods for members to stay informed of technology by advances which assist our programs. To study various analysis programs. To study new computer software. To suggest services NAFBAS members can utilize to enhance our programs.| Jessie Shoopman (IL) - Chair | Mark Dikeman (KS) | Abbey Baker (IL) | Eric Hofland (IA) | Brad Zwilling (IL) |
| Andrew Rahe (NE) | Jonathan McGuire (IL) | Jessica Korb (WI) | Will Feldkamp (KS) | Kayla Brashears (KY) |
| Spencer Hruby (NE) |
Administrative
Combines the efforts of four previous committees: Audit, Membership, Policy, and Public Relations. Conduct annual audit of NAFBAS treasurer books. Monitor, review, and recommend changes to by-laws and code of ethics. Work with host state to provide publicity for NAFBAS meeting and for member recognition in their local area. Recognize new members and retiring members.| Ruth Ann McGrew (IL) - Chair | Rachel Hill (IL) | Debra Lueloff (WI) | Jared Gonnering (WI) |
| Suzy Martin (KY) |
Professional Papers
Recognize efforts by members to submit professional papers for review at the NAFBAS annual meeting.| Kent Vickre (IA) - Chair | Michael Harer (WI) | Bob Rhea (IL) | Jerry Pierce (KY) | Mark Dikeman (KS) |
National Farm Financial Standards
Serve as the NAFBAS representative on the FFS committee, keep our members updated on the developments and issues related to FFS, and carry our concerns and positions to FFS.| Renee Setzer (WI) - Chair | Anthony Barrett (NE) | Mark Wood (KS) | Cody Stewart (IL) |
| Bob McHugh (IA) | Tarrah Hardin (KY) |
Conference Resource & Fundraising
This committee works with NRFBMEA to solicit funds for conference support.| Brett Goodwin (IL) | Sarah Ernthaller (IL) | Tina Lebrun (MN) | Dean Ziegler (WI) | Brandon Timoney (NE) |
USDA Committee - Joint Committee with NFRBMEA & North Central Extension
| Bruce Fowler (MO) | Jeff Johnson (IL) | Gary Schnitkey (IL) |
| Kevin Klair (WI) | Steve Verhasselt (WI) | Tom Thaden (IA) |
2023 Conference Planning
| John Jones (MI) | Stanly Moore (MI) | Jim McCabe (IL) | Lynn Hoffman (MN) | Randy Temeis (MN) |