Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is made up of many individuals representing the full spectrum of the agricultural industry. They play a key role in the direction of the Center, program development, workforce training, and continued education.  Members of the Board represent the 8 career pathways represented in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources industry.

• Bob Zelenka, Past Executive Director, MN Grain and Feed Association, Chairman
• Jeff Ward, Partner, Prime Pork
• Connie Stokman, President, All American Foods
• Todd Martin, Service Director, Arnold's
• Glenn Thuringer, Business Development, Tru Shrimp
• Jason Gillard, Vice President, Ellingson
• Eric Fisher, Director, AGCO Corp
• Bill Carter, President, Prairie Moon Nursery
• Neal Paskiewicz, Training and Development, Wakefield Pork
• Kent Rodelius, Relationship Manager, Prinsco
• Travis Stewart, Vice President, ABIS
• Naomi Mortenson, Vice President, FLM Harvest
• Patrice Bailey, Assistant Commissioner, MN Dept of Agriculture
• Sarah Dornink, Executive Director, MAELC
• Tom Slunecka, CEO, MN Soybean Association
• Gena Lilienthal, Ag Instructor-South Central MN Agricultural Science Academy 
• Nicole Griensewic Mickelson, Executive Director, Region 9
• Mark Bullen, Employment Manager, MACV
• Jill Resler, COO, MN Pork Board
• Sam Ziegler, Director, GreenSeam
• Dr. Zane Sheehan, Supervisor, MN Dept of Education
• Steve Olson, Past Director, MN Turkey, Chicken & Egg
• Lucas Sjostrom, Executive Director, MN Milk Producers
• Karen Blatter-Schieler, Finance & Strategic Partnerships, Compeer
• Kent Horsager, CEO, CSC Arbitage Group
• Matt Drewitz, Measures & Outcomes, MN Board WSR
• Mark Denn, President/CEO, Citizens Bank Minnesota