By: Samantha Kilgore, Executive Director
The Ag Communicators Network and its Professional Improvement Foundation elected new leaders at annual business meetings this week at the Ag Media Summit in Palm Springs, California.
For ACN, board members direct critical member programming, drive education for the organization, and advance their mission to offer drive professional excellence in the ag media industry. Foundation trustees delegate funds to support ACN member programs and pursue innovative grant opportunities that are in line with its purpose to serve ACN members with professional development.
“These volunteer leaders are truly the driving force of the Ag Communicators Network,” said Samantha Kilgore, ACN Executive Director. “They ignite growth within our industry. We are thrilled to have such talent and diversity on our board to really take our programs and member value to the next level.”
The 2023-24 ACN Board of Directors will be led by President Martha Mintz, Corral Creek Communications. Martha has served the organization since 2018 and was also the recipient of the 2023 Photographer of the Year Award.
Past President – Bill Spiegel, The Furrow
President – Martha Mintz, Corral Creek Communications
President Elect – Pam Caraway, Delta Farm Press
Joel Reichenberger, DTN/Progressive Farmer
Katie Knapp, The Ag Photographer
Jessie Scott, Dotdash Meredith
Harlen Persinger, HLens Photos
Rachael Davis, Noble Research Institute
Joy Crosby, Georgia Peanut Commission
Wyatt Bechtel, Filament
Kenna Rathai, broadhead
The ACN Professional Improvement Foundation executive committee includes Chair, Julie Deering, U.S. Soybean Export Council; Vice Chair, Jennifer Shike, Farm Journal; and Secretary/Treasurer Katie Dehlinger, The Progressive Farmer; along with the following trustees:
Miranda Reiman, Angus Media
Matt Strelecki, Successful Farming
Jamie Cole, Red Barn Media Group
Holly Spangler, Farm Progress
Jennifer Carrico, Wallaces Farmer
Lyle Orwig, Charleston Orwig
Gil Gullickson, The Furrow
Ann Hess, Farm Progress
Jennifer Blackburn, National Sorghum Producers
Josh Flint, Snydenstricker Nobbe Partners