Iowa Corn Announces Election Results for 2026 Board of Directors

Today, Iowa Corn announced the 2026 Board of Directors election results for the Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board® (ICPB).  

Those elected as ICGA directors will continue to bring grassroots policy issues forward and be the collective voice for over 7,000 corn-farmer members lobbying on agricultural issues at the state and federal level. These individuals include:  

District 3: Ted Hamer 

District 4: Laura Foell* 

District 9: Paula Ellis 

*For those re-elected  

Since 1978, Iowa corn farmers have elected their peers to serve on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board to oversee the investment of funds generated by the Iowa corn checkoff. ICPB directors will continue to promote a thriving Iowa corn industry through research into new and value-added corn uses, domestic and foreign market development and providing education about corn and corn products. These individuals include:  

District 1: Gina White 

District 3: Jason Orr* 

District 6: Lance Lillibridge 

District 8: Blake Reynolds 

*For those re-elected  

Both ICGA and ICPB are tasked with creating opportunities for long-term Iowa corn grower profitability. Elected directors will begin serving their districts on September 1, 2026. For More Information:

Sydney Garrett, Public Relations Manager, sgarrett@iowacorn.org, 515-225-9242