AGRO Committees

Association of Grain Regulatory Officials

2025-2026 Committees and Members

Federal/State Relations, Industry Issues & Development

Identify issues that put federal and state regulatory program in conflict. Collaborate to make federal/state programs more effective and cost efficient. Improve lines of communication between federal and state officials to ensure that depositors and producers in each state are afforded maximum protection. Work to ensure that state regulatory agencies have access to electronic warehouse receipt information stored by USDA approved providers. Identify issues of concern to any member or affiliate member that needs to be addressed by the association.

Chair: Board Member At Large - Eric Berwanger, Missouri

Computer Technology and Uniformity/Auditors & Examiner

Identify areas where state and federal examination programs could become more uniform and effective. Develop guidelines, standards and models for improving uniformity and effectiveness of examinations. Identify training programs that might benefit auditors/examiners.

Chair:

  • Advisory Board Member - Kyle Shepherd, Indiana

Members:

  • Harry Wilmoth, IN
  • Christine Mader, MN
  • Robert Klein, WI
  • Steven Lock-Campbell, USDA
  • Toby Kramer, ND
  • Dale Heggem, WY
  • Brian Prosser, Veracity Consulting

Marketing

Spread the word about who we are. Invite organizations to join.
Invigorate all members to be more active in attendance and input of ideas.

Chair:

  • Board Member At Large - Dominic Perrone, Michigan

Members:

  • Chad Drew, GA
  • Gene Robertson, MS
  • Sally Sutherland, WI
  • Brian Steward, MO
  • Leif Jacobsen, CO

Conference Host Planning

Assist in planning AGRO Conferences and establish locations

Chair:

  • Treasurer - Terri Fritz, Nebraska
  • Advisory Board Member - Denise Studders, Michigan

Members:

  • Richard West, KY
  • Carrie Pendleton, KY
  • Eric Berwanger, MO
  • Paula Fuller, GA

Audit

Review the association’s financial records annually and report findings to the membership.

Chair:

  • Les Gasal, North Dakota

Resolution

Chair:

  • Mark Gallegos, CO

Members:

  • Clint Quarles, KY
  • Richard West, KY
  • Dominic Perrone, MI
  • Corey Birch, Canada.

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