Board of Directors
The KFAC Board of Directors is the governing body of the nonprofit. Individuals who sit on the board are responsible for overseeing the organization's activities, direction, and policy. Our board members meet quarterly to discuss and vote on the affairs of the organization. Board members serve three-year terms and also serve on at least one active committee. Interested in serving on our board or learning about other volunteer opportunities, check out our volunteer page.
Chair
Glenn Brunkow
Brush Creek Cattle CompanyWestmoreland, Kansas
brunkowg@kfb.org
Term Expiration: 2026
Chair-Elect
Casey Biesenthal
Bank of the Flint HillsWamego, Kansas
caseyb@bankflinthills.com
Term Expiration: 2025
Past Chair
Nichole Gouldie
Nutrien Ag SolutionsInman, Kansas
nicholegouldie@gmail.com
Term Expiration: 2026
Treasurer
Amanda Strait
Cloud County Community CollegeConcordia, Kansas
ajstrait@gmail.com
Term Expiration: 2026
Secretary
Doug Jardine
Retired KSU ProfessorManhattan, Kansas
jardine@ksu.edu
Term Expiration: 2025
Finance Committee
Jim Adams
Retired KSU ExtentionManhattan, Kansas
jadams@ksu.edu
Term Expiration: 2025
Finance Committee
Doug Beech
Retired Kansas 4-H FoundationManhattan, Kansas
dbeech@ksu.edu
Term Expiration: 2024
Marketing Committee
Jennifer Latzke
Kansas FarmerDodge City Kansas
jennifer.latzke@farmprogress.com
Term Expiration: 2023
Finance Committee
Karlee Legleiter
KS Dept of RevenueLiebenthal, Kansas
brunnerkarlee@gmail.com
Term Expiration: 2026
Finance Committee
Jack Salava
Retired FSA AgentManhattan, Kansas
jacksalava@gmail.com
Term Expiration: 2024
Investment Committee
Charlie Sargent
Retired KFBManhattan, Kansas
sargentcharlie37@gmail.com
Term Expiration: 2024
Education Committee
Jennifer Standley
TeacherGarden City, Kansas
jstandley@wbsnet.org
Term Expiration: 2026
Marketing Committee
Russell Plaschka
Kansas Department of AgricultureManhattan, Kansas
russell.plaschka@kda.ks.gov