Purdue College of Agriculture Dean's Advisory Council
The Purdue Agriculture Dean's Advisory Council is comprised of individuals who represent the breadth of the food, life sciences, agriculture and natural resource system. Council members come from across the state (and beyond) and have a wide range of occupations and professional/personal backgrounds. The diverse expertise and capabilities of our Council members ensure that many perspectives are heard as we address the challenges and opportunities of an increasingly global economy and agriculture industry. Over the years, our Council members have been instrumental in helping Purdue Agriculture set and reach some important goals. Purdue Agriculture is fortunate to have exceptional individuals who invest in and support the future of agriculture.
These are the members of the Purdue Agriculture Dean’s Advisory Council:
William “Kess” Berg (2018-2021)
CEO/Managing Member, Advanced Agrilytics and Ag Ingenuity Partners
Kristen Bloink (2019-2022)
Vice President, Global Research & External Innovation, Elanco Animal Health
Brittini Brown (2019-2022)
Asst. Vice President for Student Affairs, University of Maryland Balitimore Co.
Zachary Brown (2019-2022)
Assistant Director, Office of Multicultural Programs, Purdue University College of Agriculture
Brian Buchanan (2020-2023)
Indiana State Senator
Josh Crabb (2018-2021)
Operations Manager, Creighton Brothers, LLC
Kendell Culp (2020-2023)
Grain/Livestock Producer
Michael Dunn (2018-2021)
Director of Freshwater Conservation, The Nature Conservancy in Indiana
Jim Engleberth (2019-2022)
Sales/Marketing Effectiveness Leader, MCS, Corteva
Jerry Flint (2018-2021)
Vice President Engagement and Outreach, National Pork Board
Emily Flynn (2018-2021)
Seed Resources and QMS Manager, Inari
Brian Garwood (2020-2023)
Co-Owner, Garwood Orchards, INC.
Tyler Gough (2019-2022)
Head Farmer, Indy Urban Acres
Heather Hill (2020-2023)
Grain/Livestock Producer, Hill Farms
Aaron Howell (2019-2022)
Co-owner and Director of Operations, Howell Farms of Crossroads
Shibu Jose (2020-2023)
Associate Dean for Research, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri
Bruce Kettler (2018-2021)
Director, Indiana State Department of Agriculture
Courtney Kingery (2020-2023)
CEO, Indiana Soybean Alliance, Indiana Corn Marketing Council, Indiana Corn Growers Association
Tammy Lawson (2019-2022)
Owner/Operator, Lawson Farms
J.D. Prescott (2020-2023)
Production Manager, Beck’s Superior Hybrids
Tony Rumschlag (2019-2022)
Senior Director Consulting Veterinarians, Elanco Animal Health
Jeremy Slater (2019-2022)
Director, Discovery Park District, Purdue Research Foundation
Laura Treanor (2020-2023)
Provost, Vice President for Instructional Services/Dean of Faculty, Vincennes University