Board of Directors

The Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors who bring a wide range of expertise, experience, and a shared passion for advancing Illinois agriculture.

Our board members serve as strategic advisors, ambassadors, and champions of our mission—ensuring IALF remains focused, future-ready, and grounded in leadership excellence.

What Our Board Does

Provides strategic oversight and long-range vision

Upholds the mission and values of IALF

Supports fundraising and partnership efforts

Serves as stewards of organizational integrity and growth

Meet The Board

Dan Kelley

Chairman of the Board

Past Chairman of the Board GROWMARK, Inc.

Ed Cooper III

Vice Chairman

Retired, SVP, Food and Agribusiness UMB Bank

Enid Schlipf

Treasurer

President, Schlipf Farms

Heather Thompson

Secretary

Executive Director, Enterprise Marketing, GROWMARK Inc.

Luke McKelvie

Director at Large

Global Farmer Project Manager, McDonald's

Tami Craig Schilling

Director at Large

Retired, Global Community Engagement, Bayer

Heather Dollinger

President, IALF Alumni Committee
Agronomy Portfolio Technology Manager, GROWMARK, Inc.

Tim Peters

Board Member

Senior Managing Director, Strategic Communications, FTI Consulting

Ron Lloyd

Board Member

Global Agronomy Director, John Deere

Germán Bollero

Board Member

Dean, College of ACES, University of Illinois

Kim Morton

Board Member

Retired, The Northern Trust Co

Brad Wolter

Board Member

President, Windy Hills Insights, LLC

Doug Webel

Board Member

Chief Executive Officer, GLC Minerals

Colleen Callahan

Board Member

Owner/Founder Colleen Callahan Consultancy

Joyce Watson

Board Member, Emeritus

President & CEO Emeritus, Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation

Orion Samuelson

Board Member, Emeritus

In Memoriam

In Memory of Orion Samuelson

In honor of Orion’s lifelong commitment to agricultural leadership, memorial contributions may be made to the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation (IALF). Through this work, Orion’s legacy will continue to live on in the leaders and communities he inspired.

Make a Memorial Gift

Have a passion for agricultural leadership?

Serving on the IALF Board of Directors is a meaningful way to contribute your expertise and vision. We invite you to share your interest in future opportunities to help guide and strengthen our mission.

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