2024 – 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Ziegler | Wisconsin | President |
| Chelsea Plummer | Kansas | Vice President |
| Anthony Barrett | Nebraska | Secretary - Treasurer |
| Laura Powers | Kentucky | Past President |
| Sarah Erhnthaller | Illinois | Executive Director |
| Brett Goodwin | Illinois | Director |
| Spencer Hruby | Nebraska | Director |
| John Jones | Michigan | Director |
| Eric Hofland | Iowa | 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.| Dean Ziegler (MI) - Chair | Jessica Lynn (WI) | Sarah Ehrnthaller (IL) | Douglas Dillivan (IA) | Michelle Seifert (NE) |
| Laura Powers (KY) | Krista Robertson (IL) |
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 | Chelsie Plummer (KS) | Heidi Reifstack (IL) | Eric Hofland (IA) | Brad Zwilling (IL) |
| Andrew Rahe (NE) | Jonathan McGuire (IL) | Kayla Brashears (KY) | Roger Klenke (KS) | |
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) | Flint Corliss (NE) | Kate Sturtewagen (IL) |
| Michael Forsythe (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.| Denise Resser (MN) Chair | Dean Ziegler (WI) | Brett Goodwin (IL) |
USDA Committee - Joint Committee with NFRBMEA
| Tom Thaden (IA) | Jeff Johnson (IL) | Gary Schnitkey (IL) |
2026 Conference Planning
Work together to plan the program, obtain speakers, and work with the visitor and tourism bureau to provide a great conference.| Dean Ziegler (WI) | Sarah Ehrnthaller (IL) | Taylor Edge (IL) |