Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation
Committees
Committees are the backbone of IALF’s mission, bringing together board members, alumni, and partners to provide leadership, governance, and program support. Serving on a committee is a meaningful way to contribute to the future of Illinois agriculture.
Executive Committee
Provides strategic guidance to the President/CEO in interpreting and implementing Board policy and ensures sound governance and staff leadership oversight.
Board Chair
Dan Kelley IALP '84
Vice- Chair
Ed Cooper IALP '94
Members
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Heather Thompson IALP '23
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Enid Schlipf
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Luke McKelvie IALP '14
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Tami Craig Schilling
Alumni Relations Committee
Supports the connection, communication, and collaboration between IALF and IALP alumni.
Chair
Heather Dollinger IALP '25
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Vice- Chair
Brett Dienst IALP '25
Members
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Grant Noland IALP '16
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Kirk Liefer IALP '16
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Dean Campbell IALP '86
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Jill Carlson IALP '25
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Tadgh Davis IALP '14
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Sarah Michaels IALP '12
Education Committee
Advises on IALP curriculum direction, content, and international travel seminar planning.
Committee Chair
Dr. Bob Easter
Committee Members
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Dr. German Bollero
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Dr. Ken McMillan
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Dr. Paul Ellinger
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Rich Ryan
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Dan Kelley IALP '84
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Ron Warfield IALP '84
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Larry Fischer IALP '86
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Kim Morton IALP '98
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Rod Stoll IALP '00
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Scott Newport IALP '04
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Sheila Fowler IALP '10
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Cheni Filios IALP '23
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Matt Heberling IALP '23
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Jean Brokish IALP '25
Finance Committee
Ensures the financial sustainability and integrity of IALF through strategic fiscal oversight.
Chair
Enid Schlipf
Members
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Dan Kelley IALP '84
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Nick Block IALP '00
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Mike Woods
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Ed Cooper IALP '94
Development Committee
Guides fundraising development and donor stewardship strategies.
Chair
Tami Craig Schilling
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Members
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Gary Baise
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Nick Block IALP '00
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Dan Kelley IALP '84
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Luke McKelvie IALP '14
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Becky Ropp IALP '08
Nominating Committee
Supports strong board governance by identifying and vetting future board members and officers.
Chair
Ed Cooper IALP '94
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Members
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Enid Schlipf
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Dan Kelley IALP '84
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Tami Craig Schilling
Participant Selection Committee
Supports participant recruitment and selection by assisting with marketing efforts, refining the interview and selection process, and reviewing applications and conducting candidate interviews.
Chair: Heather Thompson IALP '23
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Vice-Chair: Kim Morton IALP '98
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Committee Members
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Dan Kelley IALP '84
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Enid Schlipf