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:
Kristen Bloink (2019-2023)
Vice President, Global Research & External Innovation, Elanco Animal Health
Brittini Brown (2019-2024)
Asst. Vice President for Student Affairs, University of Maryland Baltimore Co.
Brian Buchanan (2020-2024)
Indiana State Senator
Carrie Burbrink (2020-2024)
Ingredient Manager, R&D Manager - Innovation Technology Quality, General Mills
Kendell Culp (2020-2024)
Grain/Livestock Producer
Janelle Deatsman (2021-2024)
Senior Communications Manager, Maple Leaf Farms
Jim Engleberth (2019-2023)
Regional Brands Manager, Corteva
Rachel Miller Flock (2022-2025)
Director, Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Indiana Packers Corporation
Mitch Frazier (2021-2024)
President & CEO, AgriNovus Indiana
James Fung (2021-2024)
CEO, Indiana Crop Improvement Association
Tyler Gough (2019-2023)
Head Farmer, Indy Urban Acres
Stacey Hartley (2021-2024)
Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor, Tipton Community School Corporation
Heather Hill (2020-2024)
Grain/Livestock Producer, Hill Farms
Jada Hoerr (2022-2025)
Chief Resource Officer, Midwest Food Bank
Aaron Howell (2019-2023)
Co-owner and Director of Operations, Howell Farms of Crossroads
Shibu Jose (2020-2024)
Associate Dean for Research, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri
Rob Kastens (2021-2024)
Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Fricks Quality Meats
Courtney Kingery (2020-2024)
CEO, Indiana Soybean Alliance, Indiana Corn Marketing Council, Indiana Corn Growers Association
Tammy Lawson (2019-2023)
Owner/Operator, Lawson Farms
Chris Matthys (2021-2024)
Buyer, Labbemint, Inc. and Grain Producer
James Monger (2021-2024)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion, Cargill, Inc.
J. D. Prescott (2020-2024)
Production Manager, Beck’s Superior Hybrids
Mark Shaw (2021-2024)
President, Knox Fertilizer Company
Emil Shemer (2022-2025)
Director of Product Development, Red Gold
Jeremy Slater (2019-2023)
V.P. Capital Projects & Facilities, Purdue Research Foundation
Laura Treanor (2020-2024)
Provost, Vice President for Instructional Services/Dean of Faculty, Vincennes University
Brad Walker (2022-2025)
Regional VP Ag Lending, AVP Credit, Credit Analysis, and Financial Officer, Farm Credit Mid-America