Lincoln, Neb. – Following its annual meeting on March 21, 2025, the Nebraska Agricultural Leadership Council (NALC), which governs the Nebraska LEAD Program, has announced leadership changes that will take effect with the start of the new fiscal year on July 1, 2025.
Four individuals have been appointed to join the NALC Board of Directors beginning this summer:
- Darrell Kahler, David City, Nebraska – Director of the Protein Ingredient Division at Thomas Foods International and a graduate of Nebraska LEAD Class 32.
- Josh Frizzell, Kearney, Nebraska – Broker/Cash Advisor for AgWest Commodities in Holdrege and a graduate of Nebraska LEAD Class 35.
- Boone McAfee, Omaha, Nebraska – Director of Stakeholder Relations for Bayer Crop Science and a graduate of Nebraska LEAD Class 38.
- David Moss, Lincoln, Nebraska – Developing Markets Officer with Farm Credit Services of America and a graduate of Nebraska LEAD Class 40.
In addition to these appointments, Kevin Peterson, a farmer from Osceola, Nebraska, was reelected to serve a second term on the board, beginning July 1.
The Nebraska LEAD Program and NALC extend heartfelt thanks to the four outgoing board members—Jay Rempe, Scott Meradith, Raymond Morse and Nicole Bohuslavsky—for their dedicated service. Their terms will conclude on June 30, 2025.
Additionally, during a brief third-quarter meeting held after the annual gathering, the NALC Board elected new officers who will begin their leadership roles with the new fiscal year:
- Jessica Groskopf, Chair
- Matt Dolch, Vice Chair
- Bobbie Kriz-Wickham, Secretary
- Scott Blehm, Treasurer
“We’re thrilled to welcome these outstanding leaders to the NALC Board,” said Kurtis Harms, Director of the Nebraska LEAD Program. “Each brings a deep understanding of Nebraska agriculture and a strong commitment to developing future leaders. We’re also incredibly grateful to our outgoing board members whose service and insight have helped shape the continued success of the Nebraska LEAD Program.”
The Nebraska LEAD Program is the state’s premier two-year agricultural leadership development program. Through seminars, study/travel experiences and in-depth training, the program prepares individuals in agriculture for future leadership roles in the state, nation and world.
For more information about the Nebraska LEAD Program, visit lead.unl.edu.
