2025 Ohio Corn & Wheat Leadership

Ohio Corn & Wheat (OCW) is proud to announce the newly elected leaders for the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association, the Ohio Corn Marketing Program, and the Ohio Small Grains Marketing Program for the upcoming year.

“Our board members play a vital role in our organization’s success,” stated Tadd Nicholson, Executive Director of Ohio Corn & Wheat. “These leaders possess extensive experience, both as representatives of OCW and as committed members of Ohio’s agricultural community. I’m eager to collaborate with them in the upcoming year.”

Below is the complete list of 2025 OCW leaders:

Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association:

  • President: Tyler Drewes of Wood County
  • Vice President: Eric Tipton of Fayette County
  • Secretary/Treasurer: Scott Ruck of Wayne County
  • Chairman: Dennis Vennekotter of Putnam County

Ohio Corn Marketing Program:

  • Chair: Patty Mann of Shelby County
  • Vice Chair: Scott Haerr of Clark County
  • Secretary/Treasurer: Craig Downing of Putnam County
  • Past Chair: Anthony Bush of Morrow County

Ohio Small Grains Marketing Program:

  • Chair: Owen Niese of Richland County
  • Vice Chair: Bill Schroeder of Putnam County
  • Secretary/Treasurer: Derek Hetrick of Sandusky County
  • Past Chair: Stephanie Bowsher of Allen County

For additional information about Ohio Corn & Wheat, the complete Board of Directors, and ways to participate, visit OhioCornAndWheat.org.

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Ohio Corn & Wheat is dedicated to advancing the interests of Ohio’s corn and small grain farmers through advocacy, research, and education. Our mission is to create a sustainable and profitable future for agriculture while addressing the challenges facing farmers today.