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:
Michael Aylesworth (2024-2027)
Indiana State Representative, District 11
Lauren Bechtold (2025-2027)
Director of Marketing, Keystone Cooperative
Jake Bohlander (2024-2027)
Principal, Pinnacle Ag Solutions LLC
Maria Cooper (2024-2027)
Director of Avian Health Division, Indiana State Board of Animal Health
Cameron Frazier (2024-2027)
Agricultural Teacher & FFA Advisor, South Putnam Middle/High School
Dakota Everts (2025-2028)
Head of Customer Engagement, Farm Credit Mid-America
Cameron Frazier (2025-2028)
Agricultural Teacher & FFA Advisor, South Putnam Middle/High School
Brad Fruth (2024-2027)
Director of Innovation, Becks Hybrids
Tony Hahn (2024-2027)
Vice President of Government & Legal Affairs, Vincennes University
Ryan Martin (2024-2027)
East Region Bean Team Lead, Cargill
Joe Miller (2025-2028)
General Counsel & VP Environmental, Rose Acre Farms
Chantel Rammel (2024-2027)
Chief Operating Officer, Indiana Soybean Alliance, Inc.
Liz Rice (2024-2027)
Executive Director, Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Mark Thomas (2024-2027)
Crop Protection Safety Assessments, Bayer Crop Science
Becky Thompson (2024-2027)
Director of Launch Excellence & Strategic Programs, Pfizer Global Supply
Mark Thornburg (2024-2027)
Executive Director of Legal Affairs, Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc.
Ben Wicker (2024-2027)
Executive Director, Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance
Adrienne Woodward (2025-2028)
Senior Manager of Discovery & Novel Products, United Animal Health
Amanda Wuestefeld (2024-2027)
Director of Fish & Wildlife, Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Shelly Yoder (2025-2028)
State Senator, District 40