Alumni Committee

Leaders Serving Leaders 

The IALF Alumni Committee is made up of graduates who are passionate about giving back and helping shape the future of the Foundation. 

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This volunteer-led group plays a key role in strengthening alumni engagement, supporting current program participants, and building a vibrant network of ag leaders across Illinois and beyond. 

 

What the Committee Does 

• Develops opportunities for alumni to stay involved and connected 

• Supports ongoing leadership development beyond the program 

• Assists with alumni events, communications, and recognition 

• Provides feedback and insight to help strengthen IALF’s alumni strategy
  
   

• Blair Bruns

Chair IALP Class of 2020

Business Development Manager Rooster Strategies
 

• Kirk Liefer

IALP Class of 2016

Owner CH & Cedar Hill Farms LLC

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• Grant Noland

IALP Class of 2016

Treasurer Noland Farms
 

• Tadgh Davis

IALP Class of 2014

Mosaic Company
 

• Dean Campbell

IALP Class of 1986

Retired Agritech Acres
 

• Sarah Michaels

IALP Class of 2012

Central Illinois Broadcasting
 

• Heather Dollinger

IALP Class of 2025

Agronomy Portfolio Technology Manager
 

• Jill Carlson

IALP Class of 2025

Public Relations Strategist Compeer Financial
 

• Brett Dienst

IALP Class of 2025

Crop Insurance Officer Compeer Financial
 

• Julie Wankel

Class of 2016

Financial Advisor Edward Jones
 

• David Wirth

Class of 2000

Consultant
 

• Jerry Hearn

Class of 2023

Director of Agritainment Eckert’s Country Store and Farms