Key Welcomes New Directors

Feb 01, 2024


The Annual Business Meeting for our member-owners was held on January 24, 2024, at our Grinnell Agronomy Center. A highlight of the meeting was the election results. We're pleased to announce that the following directos have been elected to the Key Cooperative Board. 

Southeast incumbent, Chad Hafkey (Grinnell) and Northwest incumbent, Brian Larsen (St. Anthony) both won their seats for another 3-year term. Additionally, Brian Lowry (Searsboro) was elected to fill the Southeast seat and John Koop (Kamrar) was elected to fill the Northwest seat.

The Board of Directors also appointed Chris Davidson (Pella) to the Southeast associate seat. Additionally, the Board appointed a third associate for the first time, naming Eric Henry (Nevada) as a second Northwest Associate, joining Nathan Voight. Elected directors serve a three-year term and associates serve in a nonvoting capacity for two to three years. 


2024 Board of Directors 

The 2024 Board of Directors includes: Brian Larsen, Mike Engbers, Bryce Arkema, Branon Osmundson, Dave Hill, Brian Lowry, Chad Hafkey, John Koop and Lucas Tjelmeland. Nathan Voight, Chris Davidson and Eric Henry are Associate Directors. 

 See the Executive Committee Here
 

Front row (left to right): Mike Engbers, Bryce Arkema, Branon Osmundson & Ryan Bell. Back row: Lucas Tjelmeland, Brian Lowry, Dave Hill, Chris Davidson, Nathan Voight, John Koop, Eric Henry, Chad Hafkey & Brian Larsen.

New Directors

Please join us in welcoming these directors!

 

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Chad Hafkey
Grinnell
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Brian Larsen
St. Anthony
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Brian Lowry
Searsboro
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John Koop
Kamrar
 
 


 

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