MSA New & Outgoing Board Members

The Michigan Soybean Association announced results of their director election during their Annual Meeting of Members, held in conjunction with the Great Lakes Crop Summit at the end of January.

In District 1, Larry Phelps of Vicksburg was reelected for a second term. Larry raises soybeans, corn and wheat and is active in the Kalamazoo County Farm Bureau.

In District 4, Karen Warner of Yale was elected. Karen farms soybeans and wheat with her husband. She is also involved in the St. Clair County Farm Bureau and is a current participant in the MABA Leadership Program. Off the farm, Karen works as a grain merchant at Michigan Agricultural Commodities.

Matthew Wila of Blanchard was elected to represent District 7. In addition to farming, Matthew is employed as an agronomy salesperson with Star of the West and also custom harvests corn, soybeans and small grains.

Congratulations to Larry, Karen and Matthew!

The MSA board also recognized outgoing leaders during the annual meeting. Nick Stone of Sandusky represented District 4 and Kyle Crumbaugh of St. Louis represented District 7. Nick and Kyle each served a three year term. Thank you to Nick and Kyle for their service and leadership!

NEW MEMBERS:

Philip Kaatz, Lapeer

James Patrick LaPorte, Cassopolis

Tracy Ostrander, Lansing

Brett Pyper, Hudsonville

Karen Warner, Yale

Donald Wila, Wayland

RENEWING MEMBERS:

Harlow Bailey, Schoolcraft

Max Benne, Sturgis

Carlton Blough, Lowell

John Boegner, Marlette