Members of the Michigan Agri-Business Association (MABA), a trade association representing nearly 300 companies spanning the food and agriculture value chain, named John Tilt with Vita Plus Corporation as the organization’s 2025 Chairman. The Association named additional new officers and Board members at its annual business meeting January 8. “The Michigan Agri-Business Association strengthens relationships in Michigan agriculture to advance our entire industry, and I am proud to help lead it,” said Tilt. “Working together, we can ensure MABA continues to be a dependable resource – and strong voice – for Michigan agriculture.” “I am excited to continue our important work alongside John Tilt and our entire MABA Board in 2025,” said MABA President Chuck Lippstreu. “This is a group of professionals committed to ensuring MABA is a world-class organization. I appreciate them for stepping up to lead.” Tilt is the General Manager of Vita Plus’s feed and grain facilities in Michigan, and is a Michigan State University graduate with degrees in Animal Science and Agricultural Economics. He also serves on his Township Planning Commission, County Economic Development Corporation Board, is a member of the advisory committee for MSU AgBioResearch, and has served for nearly eight years on the MABA Board. Tilt is a Global War on Terrorism combat veteran. He and his wife Barbie, a retired middle/high school teacher, have one daughter, Allie. She is in her 3rd year at Michigan State University, studying Animal Science. MABA officers for 2025 will be: John Tilt (Chairman), General Manager of Vita Plus Corporation’s Gagetown, MI feed mill Michelle Bergman (1st Vice Chair), Vice President of Grain at Cooperative Elevator Co. Greg Thon (2nd Vice Chair), Director of Business Development at Harvey’s Commodities In addition, the following leaders were elected to newly serve on the MABA Board: Larry Dassance, Branch Manager with Helena Agri-Enterprises Tim Schaub, District Sales Manager with Rob-See-Co A complete list of MABA Board members can be viewed here.
