Eight National Farmers Board Members Retire At Convene ’25

March 19, eight members of the national board retired at Convene ’25. President Paul Olson thanked them for their commitment to the organization and their exemplary service to America’s farmers and ranchers.

National Farmers began a board reorganization process more than 24 months ago that was approved by directors and members which downsized its number to nine. Now, four members are elected by regions, and three are elected from the nation at large.

Ballots were mailed to members last December, and three At-Large directors were approved by 2,653 members to three-year terms. They are: Tom Crosby, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, Roger Peters, Chaseberg, Wisconsin and Rhonda Bakken, Decorah, Iowa.

Retiring Board Members:
At-Large, Tony Bensman, Ohio; Mideast, Dennis Bradley, Indiana; Mideast, Alva Heiss, Ohio; Midwest, Joe Neaton, Minnesota; Midwest, Paul Riniker, Iowa; Northeast, Jeff Rose, Pennsylvania; At-Large, Steve Stremlau, Illinois; Northeast, Carroll Wade, New York.