Executive Members
President
Brandon Brunt
| Sophomore | Summitville, IN | Agribusiness
Management/Agricultural Education
Brandon Brunt is a sophomore
pursuing a dual major in Agribusiness Management and Agricultural Education
with a minor in Crop Science. He grew up in Summitville, Indiana, and
graduated from Madison-Grant High School in 2013. He was a ten year 4-H member in Madison County where he competitively
showed swine, Boer goats, and dairy cattle. He continues to be involved
in the 4-H program and the livestock industry as a volunteer, mentor, and
judge, In addition to serving as President of Purdue Agricultural
Council, he is active in various other areas of campus as well. He
currently serves as a College of Ag Ambassador and is a member of Purdue Ag
Week Task Force. He is also the Senior Board Director of Public Relations
for the Purdue Grand Prix Foundation. Brandon is also a member of Alpha
Gamma Rho fraternity where he currently serves as the Vice Noble Ruler.
In his spare time, he enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family
friends. Brandon is on track to graduate in May of 2017, and he is
looking forward to a great year with Purdue Agricultural Council.
Vice President
Ryan Kelly
Growing up on a small sheep
operation, Ryan showed sheep for 10 years in 4-H, along with dairy cattle and
hogs. He also was active on a high
school livestock judging team, which only strengthened his love for the livestock
industry. He is currently studying Animal Sciences and
majoring in Production, setting his sights on vet school and one day owning and
operating his own mixed animal practice. Aside from Ag
Council, he also is the Director of Scholarship for FarmHouse
Fraternity, Pledge Trainer for Block and Bridle, and a Collegiate Farm Bureau
member.
Treasurer
Katie Carroll | Sophomore | Prather, CA
| Agribusiness Marketing
Katie is from Central
California where she grew up raising sheep, cattle, and horses. She was very involved in 4-H and FFA which spurred her
passion for the agriculture industry. With her degree
in Agribusiness and concentration in Marketing, Katie would like to do public
relations, consumer education, or marketing for an agricultural company.
Along with her role in the Agricultural Council, Katie is involved around
campus with Old Masters, Ag Week, Issues 360, ICA Future, and Alpha Zeta.
Secretary
Marissa Lorenz | IN
| Animal Sciences
Marissa Lorenz is originally
from a small hobby farm located in Northern Indiana. Growing
up showing cattle, sheep, and hogs in 4-H, her passion for the livestock
industry ultimately led her to Purdue to pursue an Animal Science degree with a
concentration in Agribusiness. Marissa still stays
involved in the livestock industry where she serves as the state secretary for
the Indiana Junior Beef Cattle Association and is involved with the Purdue
Block & Bridle and Collegiate Farm Bureau. After
graduation, she hopes to find a career in animal agriculture pertaining to
sales or public relations, and give back to youth within agriculture. Marissa is excited to be serving the Purdue Agricultural
Council this year and is motivated to help this organization reach its full
potential.
Public Relations
Mallarie Stookey | Junior | Milford, IN | Agriculture
Education
She grew up on her family’s
eighth generation dairy farm where she could always be found working with her
animals and covered in dirt. She was actively involved
in FFA which allowed her to share her passion for agriculture with thousands. Mallarie plans to graduate and
continue to spread her love for the industry by educating youth. She hopes to someday take over her family’s farm. While at Purdue she has been
involved with IAAE Purdue, Dairy Club, Grand Prix, and Shoemaker Cooperative.
Members
2013-15
Samuel Ebenkamp | Junior | Agriculture Economics- Farm Management
Shelby Swain |
Junior | Agribusiness Marketing
Sarah Correll | Junior | Agriculture Education and
Agricultural Economics
Mallarie Stookey | 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
2015-17
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