February 10, 2023 – Members of the Michigan Agri-Business Association, a trade association representing nearly 300 companies across the food and agriculture value chain, elected the association’s 2023 officers and two new members of its Board of Directors at its annual meeting in January. Officers for 2023 are: Mike Fossum (Board Chair), Branch Manager – Croswell/Imlay City for Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC Jon Rush (1st Vice Chair), Area Manager – Michigan/Ohio for BASF John Tilt (2nd Vice Chair), General Manager for Vita Plus Corporation In addition, Trevor Clayton, District Manager for Syngenta and Jacob Hecht, Richville General Manager for Star of the West Milling Co. were elected to serve on the MABA Board of Directors. Current board member Michelle Bergman, Vice President of Grain at Cooperative Elevator Co. will serve on the MABA Executive Committee. “I am honored to serve as Board Chair of the Michigan Agri-Business Association for the coming year,” said Fossum. “MABA remains a strong advocate and dedicated resource for Michigan agriculture, and the association’s board represents a diverse cross-section of our industry. I am committed to working with the association’s members and fellow board members to advance agriculture.” # # # About the Michigan Agri-Business Association: The Michigan Agri-Business Association serves as a strong advocate and dedicated resource for Michigan’s food and agriculture sector. The Association’s 300 members span the agricultural value chain. They include retailers that provide seed, fertilizer, crop protection and technology to farmers; businesses that handle and export grain; animal feed suppliers; food processors; logistics companies and beyond. Learn more at www.miagbiz.org.
