ABOUT US
The Agribusiness Talent Council of West Michigan works to attract talent, promote the industry and provide training and resources to employers.
WHAT WE DO
Formed in 2018, the Agribusiness Talent Council was created to address talent challenges in the agribusiness industry. The agribusiness industry includes farms, food processors and manufacturers, and animal-raising businesses, just to name a few.
With agriculture being a top five industry in Michigan, we set out to form a council to address employers' common talent challenges. The council focuses on attracting talent, promoting the industry, and providing training and resources for employers. The council is made up of employers and community partners, representing seven counties in West Michigan: Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon and Ottawa.
OUR MEMBERS
LISA
BRENNAN
Director of Operations & Administration, GTF Technologies
KARRIE
BROWN
Industry Council Lead, West Michigan Works!
DIANNE
COTE
Human Resources Manager, Walters Gardens
BRIAN
GARDNER
MSU Program Coordinator, Institute of Agricultural Technology
BECKY HUTTENGA
Economic Development Coordinator, Ottawa County
STEPHANIE KEMPA
Vice President of Human Resources,
JAMIE
KOBER
Enhancement Director, Riveridge Produce Marketing INC.
AMY LEBEDNICK
Director of Business Solutions,
RICH OKONIEWSKI
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TIM VOGELZANG
Chief Financial Officer, Revolution Farms
BEN
ZORN
Director of Operations, Koeze Company
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