Virginia Grain Producers Association :: VGPA Board of Directors

VGPA Board of Directors

	Ginny Barnes Wicomico Church, VA	Ginny's background in agriculture and employment at Pioneer HiBred International provides a strong foundation for the association. Ginny has also served on the Northern Neck Soil & Water Conservation Board and the Northern Neck Farm Museum Board. She currently serves on the VA Corn Checkoff Board.
	David Black Charles City, VA	Dave's proven leadership is evidenced by his willingness to serve as Virginia's representative on the NAWG/US Wheat Joint BioTechnology Committee. He also serves on the the VIPG LLC Board and the VA Small Grains Checkoff Board.
	Bill Bushong Woodstock, VA	Information Coming Soon!
	William C. "Sparky" Crossman, III Mount Holly, VA	Sparky stays busy at his farm, Laurel Springs. He grows corn, wheat and soybeans. He also does custom planting and harvesting. He serves on VA Corn Checkoff Board as well as the CPS board and VIPG LLC board.
	L. Hayden Eicher Warrenton, VA	Hayden runs a diverse agriculture operation, growing corn, wheat, barley, soybeans, pumpkins and sunflowers. He also works for Helena Chemical Company. Hayden is a Virginia representative to the NAWG Board of Directors.
Picture Unavailable	Tyler Franklin Champlain, VA	Information Coming Soon!
	Craig Giese Lancaster, VA	Giese Farm produces corn, soybeans, wheat and barley. Craig is always busy on and off the farm, finding time to be active in the Farm Bureau, Young Farmers, and the VA Soybean Checkoff Board. He is also a Certified Public Accountant
Picture Unavailable	Calvin Haile Dunnsville, VA	Having served as VGPA President in 2008, Calvin remains active in the leadership of the association. Calvin's operation includes corn, wheat and soybeans. He also currently serves on the VA Small Grains Checkoff Board.
Picture Unavailable	Don Horsley Virginia Beach, VA	Information Coming Soon!
Picture Unavailable	Shane Horsley Smithfield, VA	Information Coming Soon!
	Jay Hundley Champlain, VA	Jay's farm, Cloverfield, is a large grain operation in Essex County, Virginia. Jay is a Virginia Delegate to the NAWG Board of Directors.
	Wayne Kirby Mechanicsville, VA	Wayne's professionalism and leadership are an asset to VGPA. His operation, Creamfield Farm, produces corn, wheat and soybeans. He is active in the Ruritans, serves on the Colonial Farm Credit Board of Directors and is Chairman of the VA Corn Checkoff Board.
	Wanda Lambert New Kent, VA	Wanda brings the grain elevator perspective to our board. She is employed by Perdue Grain & Oilseed LLC.
	Robbie Newcomb Hanover, VA	Robbie runs grain and cattle operations at his family farm, J. M. Newcomb and Sons, in Hanover, VA.
	Jimmy Oliver, Jr. Windsor, VA	Oliver Farms, LLC is a row crop and produce operation. If that's not enough to keep Jimmy busy, he is also active in the VA Soybean Association and the VA Crop Improvement Association. Jimmy is a NCGA Virginia Delegate.
	W. Lyle Pugh, Jr. Chesapeake, VA	At L & M Farms in Chesapeake, Lyle grows corn, wheat and soybeans. He is also active with Farm Bureau and is a Virginia Delegate to NCGA.
	Ex-Officio Director Advisor Tom Hardiman Virginia Crop Improvement Association Mechanicsville, VA	Tom represents the Virginia Crop Improvement Association and offers valuable guidance to our Board of Directors.
	Ex-Officio Director Advisor Dr. Wade Thomason Extension Grains Specialist Blacksburg, VA	Information Coming Soon!
Picture Unavailable	VGPA Staff Communications & Program Director Ben Rowe Richmond, VA	Ben works in coordination with the Executive Director to provide timely updates and communications between the VGPA, producers, legislators and our industry.
	VGPA Staff Administrative Director Pam Oliver Windsor, VA	A mom of three active children, when Pam's not helping on the farm she's coaching girls softball and serving as a deacon at Suffolk Christian Church. Pam handles administrative tasks and membership for VGPA.

Craig Giese
Lancaster, VA

If managing the funds of VGPA isn't enough work, Giese Farm produces corn, soybeans, wheat and barley. Craig is always busy on and off the farm, finding time to be active in the Farm Bureau, Young Farmers, and the VA Soybean Checkoff Board. He is also a Certified Public Accountant

VGPA Leadership Structure

VGPA officers, directors and delegates are elected each year at the VGPA Annual Business Meeting during the VGPA Annual Conference. Each VGPA Officer is elected for a one year term while each VGPA Director is elected for a three year term. The VGPA Board of Directors is comprised of both producer and industry members.

The officers, board and staff are responsible for aiding in the execution of the organization's policies, programs and strategic vision.

Are you interested in serving on the VGPA Board?

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