Our Committees
Education/Conference Committee
The Education/Conference Committee plans and executes WCO educational seminars and annual conference activities.
Co-Chair: Bill Smith
Email: smithcustomfarming@yahoo.com
Phone: 608-482-0745 (mobile)
Co-Chair: Bryce O'Leary
Email: boleary@localnet.com
Phone: 608-436-2843 (mobile)
Members:
- Ray Liska
- Kathy Vander Kinter
- Daryll Manthe
- Matt Digman
- Troy Meyer
- Taylor Weisensel
- Adam Danzinger
- Josh Harkenrider
- Al Deaton
- Leon Horning
- Amantha Engle
- Tim Meister
- Michelle Der Bedrosian
- Colin Skoronski
- Bill Levers
- Brian Luck
- Derek Ducat
- Wendy Clark
- Justin Wendorf
- Tom Hopkins
- Josh Bartholomew
- Melissa Heise
- Mark Vanderloop
- Amanda Krepline
- Tim Ottenbacher
- Dan Dohrmann
- Carina Korte
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
- Justin Wendorf
- Josh Harkenrider
- Josh Bartholomew
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: Bill Smith
Email: smithcustomfarming@yahoo.com
Phone: 608-482-0745 (mobile)
Members:
- John Osterhaus
- Amanda Krepline
- Isaac Lemmenes
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: Isaac Lemmenes
Email: ilemmenes@rbrauninc.com
Phone: 920-323-1986 (mobile)
Members:
- Ray Liska
- Kathy Vander Kinter
- Derek Ducat
- Bill Smith
- Bryce O'Leary
- Brian Luck
- Jesse Dvorachek
- Jeremy Heim
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: Amanda Krepline
Email: lkharvest@gmail.com
Phone: 920-378-2048 (mobile)
Members:
- Randy Clark
- Troy Meyer
- Bill Smith
- Isaac Lemmenes
- 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: Matt Digman
Email: digman@wisc.edu
Phone: 608-616-0007 (mobile)
Members:
- John Osterhaus
- Kathy Vander Kinter
- Troy Meyer
- Josh Harkenrider
- Jesse Dvorachek
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: John Osterhaus
Email: silverstreakag@yahoo.com
Phone: 815-718-3414 (mobile)
Members:
- Ray Liska
- Troy Meyer
- Bill Smith
- Bryce O'Leary
- Derek Ducat
