IFCA Board Nominations Open
We will announce the Directors who will serve from 2027 to 2030 at the IFCA Annual Meeting. Before then, we need your help selecting those Directors. Nominations are now being accepted for six seats.
KEY DATES
- Friday, November 20, 2026: NOMINATIONS DUE
- Friday, December 4, 2026: Electronic ballot emailed to members
- Monday, January 4, 2027: Voting closes
- Wednesday, January 20, 2027: New Directors announced at the Annual Meeting
HOW TO NOMINATE A CANDIDATE
You can nominate as many people as you like for any open seat.
OPEN SEATS
These directors are stepping off the board:
- Retailer, District 4: Bob Spratt, LeRoy Fertilizer (completing second term)
- Retailer, District 6: Josh Allen, BRANDT (completing second term)
- Chemical Manufacturer: Mike Koenigs, Corteva (completing second term)
- Distributor Representative: Glen Turner, WinField United (appointed in 2025 to fill a vacancy, not seeking reelection)
- At Large: Meg Steward, Yargus Construction (completing second term)
These directors were appointed to fill a vacancy and are running for their first full term:
- Equipment Representative: Kieth Boyd, Adams Fertilizer Equipment (appointed 2026)
ELIGIBILITY & VOTING
- District 4 and District 6 Retailer seats: Nominees must work in ag retail in that district (see the district map below). Only members from that district vote for that seat.
- Chemical Manufacturer, Distributor Representative, & Equipment Representative seats: Nominees should represent that part of the industry. All members vote.
- At Large seat: Nominees can come from any membership class. All members vote.
DIRECTOR EXPECTATIONS
Directors serve a 4-year term and may serve two terms in a row. Every nominee must:
- Be an IFCA member in good standing
- Attend four board meetings a year as well as other IFCA events
- Represent the industry on behalf of IFCA
WHAT’S NEXT
After nominations close, the Nominating Committee will review the nominees and select the candidates for the ballot. The electronic ballot will be emailed on December 4, which will also include space for write-in candidates.
Thank you for helping shape IFCA's leadership!
Questions? Contact IFCA President Jenny Webb or Board Chair Nate Pierce