Celebrating the Leaders Who
Keep the Flame Burning Bright
The Torchlight Alumni Spotlight honors IALF graduates who exemplify leadership, service, and impact in their communities and industries.
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These stories remind us that the work of leadership doesn’t stop at graduation—it evolves, inspires, and multiplies.
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Know someone doing incredible work? Let’s shine a light on their story.
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Jeff Hackman
IALP Class of 2018
“As a 5th generation farmer, I take pride in what I do and look forward to paving the way for the next generation. I enjoy learning about the new technologies and practices that will take farming to the next level of environmental stewardship.”
Susan Adams
IALP Class of 1994
Described as “a voice that drives discussion and questions the status quo” her commitment to our natural resources and her ambition to make Illinois farmers constantly better is admirable.
Jason Kieser
IALP Class of 2018
Realizing the problem of hunger in their community, the Keiser family established the Midwest Food Bank (MFB) in Bloomington in 2003.
[Read Jason’s Full Story]
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