Our Committees
Education/Conference Committee
The Education/Conference Committee plans and executes WCO educational seminars and annual conference activities.
Co-Chair: John Osterhaus
Email: silverstreakag@yahoo.com
Phone: 815-718-3414 (mobile)
Co-Chair: Bryce O'Leary
Email: boleary@localnet.com
Phone: 608-436-2843 (mobile)
Members:
- Jeremy Heim
- Ray Liska
- Kathy Vander Kinter
- Daryll Manthe
- Derek Ducat
- Dave Eisentraut
- Dana Cook
- Matt Digman
- Troy Meyer
- Taylor Weisensel
- Josh Harkenrider
- Leon Horning
- Jillian Helgeson
- Colin Skoronski
- Bill Levers
- Brian Luck
- Wendy Clark
- Justin Wendorf
- Tom Hopkins
- Josh Bartholomew
- Tim Ottenbacher
- Luan Phan
- Dan Dohrmann
- Gary Schlickenmayer
- Carina Korte
- Shane Cambell
- Randy Clark
- Mark Vanderloop
- Jake Zutz
- Steve Pesik
Scholarship & Awards Committee
The Scholarship and Awards Committee manages the WCO scholarship awards, professional development opportunities and grant programs as they arise.
Chair: Joseph Sanford
Email: sanfordj@uwplatt.edu
Phone: 608-438-0572 (mobile)
Members:
- Randy Clark
- Adam Danzinger
- Troy Meyer
- Matt Digman
- Steve Pesik
- Justin Wendorf
- Josh Harkenrider
- Josh Bartholomew
- Kevin Shinners
Executive Committee
The officers president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer constitute the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee has the authority to conduct routine business during the interim between meetings of the board of directors.
Chair: John Osterhaus
Email: silverstreakag@yahoo.com
Phone: 815-718-3414 (mobile)
Members:
- Jeremy Heim
- Randy Clark
- Charlie Schultz
Safety/Regulations Committee
The Safety and Regulations Committee plans and executes all events related to safety education. The committee also disseminates information to members related to regulations that impact custom farming.
Chair: Jeremy Heim
Email: jeremy@heimshillcrest.com
Phone: 920-536-0118 (mobile)
Members:
- John Osterhaus
- Ray Liska
- Kathy Vander Kinter
- Derek Ducat
- Bryce O'Leary
- Brian Luck
- Dana Cook
- Isaac Lemmenes
Newsletter/Media Committee
The Newsletter and Media Committee is responsible for several critical areas including newsletter, website, media relations, sponsorship, general communications and the WCO brand.
Chair: Maria Woldt
Email: execdir@wiscustomoperators.org
Phone: 608-577-4345 (mobile)
Members:
- Randy Clark
- Troy Meyer
- Bill Smith
- John Osterhaus
- Bruce Dannenberg
- Ray Liska
- Pat Johnson
- Jesse Dvorachek
- Jeremy Heim
Special Projects Committee
The Special Projects Committee manages projects that are administrative in nature, unique or one-time opportunities. The committee works in consultation with the president and the board of directors.
Chair: Maria Woldt
Email: execdir@wiscustomoperators.org
Phone: 608-577-4345 (mobile)
Members:
- John Osterhaus
- Kathy Vander Kinter
- Troy Meyer
- Josh Harkenrider
- Charlie Schultz
Nomination/Recruitment Committee
The Nominating and Recruitment Committee is responsible for selecting one nominee for each vacant position on the board of directors. The committee is also responsible for membership.
Chair: Jeremy Heim
Email: jeremy@heimshillcrest.com
Phone: 920-536-0118 (mobile)
Members:
- John Osterhaus
- Ray Liska
- Troy Meyer
- Bruce Dannenberg
