Executive Ambassadors

AFA’s Executive Ambassadors are established industry leaders who are dedicated to empowering the next generation and advancing agriculture. Through their experience, expertise, and networks, these champions bridge connections between AFA, its students, and alumni to foster meaningful opportunities.

Russ Green

Operating Officer of Machinery Advisors Consortium & Managing Director at Mackayben

Mackayben

Susanne Wasson

Agriculture Industry Executive and Board Director

Lyle Orwig

Managing Partner & Chief Operating Operating Officer

Certified Agriculture Group

David Nothmann

Global Head of Biologicals

Indigo Ag

Bill Hendrix

Together We Grow, Board Member

Together We Grow

Linda Tank

Retired - SVP, Marketing Communications and Facilities

CHS, Inc.

Jackie Applegate

Chief Operating Officer

PBI Gordon

Sara Wyant

Founder and President

Agri-Pulse

Kevin Stiles

Independent Consultant

Kevin Stiles Ag/Food Consulting

Amy Bradford

CEO

Bradford Consultant Group

Steve Reno

Retired - President, Global Seed Business Platform

Corteva Agriscience

Geoff Andersen

Advisory Board Member

Opti-Harvest, Inc.

Greg Krissek

CEO Emeritus

Kansas Corn Growers Association

Pete Goetzmann

Retired - Board Member

Johnson County Farm Bureau

Jay Akridge

Trustee Chair in Teaching and Learning Excellence

Purdue University

Our Executive Ambassadors:

Serve as Champions and Advocates for AFA’s mission, helping young people succeed in agriculture and related fields.

Participate in Key AFA Events, including the AFA Leaders Conference, to connect with and inspire future leaders.

Provide Financial Support to drive AFA’s impactful programming and initiatives.

New to the program? Every Executive Ambassador is welcomed as a VIP, with seasoned ambassadors often hosting these events as our distinguished guests. Please email our team here if you are interested in this program.