I-LEAD

I-LEAD Class VI Members: Jarrod Bakker, Dike; Laurie Bedord, Ankeny; Carly Cummings, Ames; Ryan Gallagher, Washington; Paul Gieselman, Morning Sun; Adam Gregg, Johnston, Jeff Johnson, Riverton; Mark Kenney, Ankeny; Josh Lammert, Silver City; Kayla Lyon, Ames; Gretchen McClain, Stockport; Thomas Meierotto, West Des Moines; Devin Mogler, Des Moines; Jason Ribbens, Webster City, Brian Rouse, Emmetsburg; Dan Runner, Gilman; Brent Schipper, Conrad; Vince Sitzmann, Prairie City; Adam Stamp, Ankeny; Jody Van Regenmorter, Inwood; Chris Wolters, Sanborn.

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Why I-LEAD?

Iowa’s agriculture leadership today is built on generations of individuals who made agriculture their cause – not just a job. The Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) and Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) recognize that the future of Iowa agriculture depends on developing new leaders who share the same passion for generations to come.

I-LEAD is a resource for talented people who want to contribute to a better future for Iowa’s communities and the long-term profitability of agriculture in Iowa, and is charged with the task of developing stronger leaders for Iowa agriculture.

An I-LEAD Graduate will be able to:

Describe the value of grassroots leadership, which includes knowing how to get involved and having the personal skills to work effectively as a leader.
Define his or her personal leadership style by identifying the diversity of leadership styles and how people with different leadership styles work together.
Develop a working knowledge of Iowa Corn and other key organizations that agriculture can work with to broaden perspectives and build coalitions.
Create a working knowledge of the agriculture industry and economy in Iowa and Iowa’s place in the world agriculture economy.
Communicate messages about agriculture by locating evidence, formulating key points, and communicating agricultural messages through written or verbal communication.

To learn more about the objectives and mission for I-LEAD class 6, click here.