Executive Members

President

Nelson Knobloch | Sophomore | Wolcott, IN | Agribusiness

Nelson Knobloch is a Sophomore from Wolcott, Indiana studying Agribusiness Management with a minor in Organizational Leadership & Supervision. Growing up on a small rural farm, Nelson and his family raised pigs and goats for exhibition and was involved in both 4-H and FFA. These experiences parked his interest in agriculture. Following graduation, Nelson is planning to pursue a career in sales and marketing in the equipment industry or precision agriculture space. In addition to serving as President of Purdue Ag Council, Nelson is also involved in Ag Econ Envoys, Issues-360, Agribusiness Club, and Purdue Youth Group. Nelson is looking forward to serving Purdue Ag Council as President and is excited for a fantastic year!  (Nknoblo@purdue.edu)

Vice President

Mekenzie Gear | Junior | Delphi, IN | Animal Science and Biochemistry

Mekenzie Gear is a Junior pursuing a double major in Animal Sciences and Biochemistry with a minor in Biology. Mekenzie comes from small-town Delphi, IN where she grew up participating in 4-H and FFA among other extracurricular activities such as student council. Although she did not grow up on a farm operation, Mekenzie showed horses in 4-H, open shows, and on the POA circuit for a period of time. It had been her dream to attend Purdue, with the end goal being vet school at the time, ever since she was in elementary school. She found her true passion for agriculture through her involvement in the Dean's Scholar program and Issue's 360 Fellowship. After completing her undergraduate studies, Mekenzie wants to attend graduate school for biomedical research, specifically to study the health effects of food insecurity and malnutrition. Mekenzie joined Ag Council in order to be surrounded by like-minded people who shared her passion for agriculture and desire to help connect others within the College of Ag. Mekenzie is excited to serve as your Ag Council Vice President this year and to continue helping the College of Ag to feel like home to all of its students!  (Gear@purdue.edu)

Secretary

Shalee Daming | Sophomore | Bargersville, IN | Agricultural Education

Hailing from Bargersville, Indiana, Shalee Daming is a sophomore studying Agricultural Education. A boilermaker from birth, Purdue has always been a dream as well as studying agricultural education. This future ag teacher began her agriculture journey through showing swine on a national as well as state stage. Through showing and breeding swine, she knew agriculture was the place for her to call home. 4-H and FFA contributed largely to her passion as well. She was able to serve her county and chapter with multiple leadership roles and participating in numerous career development events, livestock judging being her favorite. On campus you can see her supporting Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and IAAE-Purdue. In serving as Purdue Agricultural Council’s Secretary, Shalee is looking forward to motivating the College of Agriculture into becoming better servants to each other and itself.  (Sdaming@purdue.edu)

Treasurer

Paige Wininger | Junior | Crawfordsville, IN | Agriculture Sales and Marketing

Public Relations

Samantha Morris | Junior | Franklin, IN | Animal Sciences and Agribusiness

Samantha Morris is a Junior studying Animal Sciences with a concetration in Animal Agribusiness and Agribusiness Marketing. She grew up on her family farm in Franklin, Indiana where they raise corn, soybeans, and beef cattle. She was a 10 year 4-H member with a passion for the livestock industry. This love of agriculture led her to Purdue University, where she has not only been heavily invovled in Ag Council, but also a member of Delta Gamma Sorority and spent her spring of 2017 semester abroad studying at the University of Queensland in Queensland, Australia. Upon graduation in May of 2019, she hopes to earn a career in either the animal pharmaceutical or animal nutrition industry. Samantha is absolutely loving her time at Purdue and is embracing all the opportunites Purdue has to offer. Through the leadership experiences to the friends and professionals she has met along the way Samantha is proud to give back and serve the College of Agriculure in her position as the Public Relations chair for the council.  (Morri267@purdue.edu)

Members

2018-2019

Douglas Abney  | Freshman | Agricultural Engineering

Nathan Bowser  | Sophomore | Plant Genetics, Breeding, and Biotechnology

Kendell Combs  | Sophomore | Agribusiness and Agricultual Communication

Bailee Cook  | Sophomore | Agribusiness and Agronomy

Clayton Fugate  | Sophomore | Agronomy Crop and Soil Sciences

Chase Gripp  | Freshman | Agricultural Systems Management

Richayla Huff  | Freshman  | Agricultural Sales and Marketing

Travis Koester | Freshman  | Agricultural Economics

Janelle Mitzner  | Freshman | Animal Science

Grant Mohler  | Freshman | Agricultural Sales and Marketing

Noah Radde  | Sophomore | Agricultural Economics

Stephen Schwartz  | Sophomore | Agronomy and Agricultural Economics

2017-18

Kourtney Brock | Freshman | Animal Sciences: Pre-Veterinary Medicine 

Shalee Daming | Freshman | Youth Development and Agriculture Education

Mekenzie Gear | Sophomore | Animal Sciences

Chad Hale | Sophomore | Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Systems Management

Bailey Kiff | Sophomore | Animal Sciences

Jason Kikkert | Sophomore | Farm Management

Nelson Knobloch | Freshman | Agribusiness Management

Samantha Morris | Sophomore | Agricultural Economics and Animal Science

Bridget Owens | Freshman | Food Science

Clint Peacock | Sophomore | Animal Sciences: Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Paige Wininger | Sophomore | Agricultural Sales and Marketing ​

2016-17

Kathleen Jacobs | Sophomore | Agricultural Economics

Derek Berkshire | Sophomore | Agribusiness and Ag Communications

Shelby Riley | Senior | Ag Communications and Ag Sales and Marketing

Shelbi Perry | Sophomore | Animal Sciences: Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Rebecaa Frazier | Sophomore | Ag Communications

Luke Garner | Sophomore | Biochemistry

Heather Huizenga | Junior | Agribusiness Management

Wyatt Lucas | Junior | Agricultural Education

Katie D’Addato | Sophomore | Wildlife and Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

Brianna Lammers | Sophomore | Agricultural Education

Adrianne Trennepohl | Junior | Agricultural Economics and Animal Sciences

Alexis Weldon | Sophomore | Animal Sciences

2015-16

Allie Abney | Freshman | Agribusiness and Agriculture Communications

Cody Anderson | Freshman | Agribusiness Management

Ashley Bowerman | Freshman | Animal Sciences Pre- Veterinary Medicine

Whitney Bullion | Freshman | Agriculture Economics and Spanish

Mallory Huffer | Sophomore | Agribusiness Management

Abbie McClelland | Freshman | Agribusiness Food Marketing

Merle Mullet | Sophomore | Agribusiness Marketing

Jonathan Richardson | Freshman | Animal Sciences Pre- Veterinary Medicine

Andrew Schwinn | Sophomore | Ag System Management

Luke Wildhaber | Freshman | Agriculture Sales and Marketing

2014-15

Samuel Ebenkamp | Junior | Agriculture Economics- Farm Management

Shelby Swain | Junior | Agribusiness Marketing

Sarah Correll | Junior | Agriculture Education and Agricultural Economics

MallarieStookey | Sophomore | Agriculture Education

Ryan Kelly | Sophomore | Animal Sciences- Pre Veterinary Medicine

Marissa Lorenz | Sophomore | Animal Sciences and Agribusiness Management 

Laura Crosby | Sophomore | Agriculture Education 

Brandon Brunt | Sophomore | Agribusiness and Agriculture Education 

Mitchell Smith | Sophomore | Agricultural Econonomics

Christy Kettler | Sophomore | Agricultural Economics

Gavin Kissell | Sophomore | Agribusiness Management

Cody Walburn | Sophomore | Agribusiness Sales and Marketing

Katie Carrol | Sophomore | Agribusiness Marketing