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:
Brian Buchanan (2020-2024)
Indiana State Senator
Carrie Burbrink (2020-2024)
Innovation Technology & Quality Manager, Emerging Brands and External Development, General Mills
Alejandra Chavez (2023-2026)
Vice President, U.S. Multi-Channel Sed & Specialty Business, Corteva Agriscience
Kendell Culp (2020-2024)
Grain/Livestock Producer
Janelle Deatsman (2021-2024)
Senior Communications Manager, Maple Leaf Farms
Mitch Frazier (2021-2024)
President & CEO, AgriNovus Indiana
Rick Haggard (2023-2026)
Executive Director, Indiana Landscape Association
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
Lucas Huntimer (2023-2026)
Head of Research and Development, Rumin8
Shibu Jose (2020-2024)
Associate Dean for Research, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri
Rob Kastens (2021-2024)
Courtney Kingery (2020-2024)
CEO, Indiana Soybean Alliance, Indiana Corn Marketing Council, Indiana Corn Growers Association
Don Lamb (2023-2026)
Director, Indiana State Department of Agriculture
Chris Matthys (2021-2024)
Buyer, Labbemint, Inc. and Grain Producer
Joe McGuire (2023-2026)
CEO, Pure Green Farms
Rachel Miller (2022-2025)
Director, Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Indiana Packers Corporation
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
Brian Shuter (2023-2026)
Executive Vice President, Indiana Beef Cattle Association
Eric Steiner (2023-2026)
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
Karl Weiss (2023-2026)
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Integrated Components and Solutions Division, Caterpillar