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Bill Bayliss is a first generation farmer from Logan County who serves on the Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees as vice chairman. He produces soybeans, corn, wheat and hay on approximately 2,000 acres. He previously served as Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency of Miami County and president of the Logan County Sheep Improvement Association. Bayliss completed various educational training at The Ohio State University, Texas A&M University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Nathan Eckel of Wood County runs Eckel Grain Farms and currently serves as the secretary for the Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees. He farms nearly 2000 acres of soybeans, corn and wheat. He earned a B.S. from The Ohio State University where he studied Agricultural Business and Applied Economics. In addition, Nathan is a co-owner of Eckel Cattle Company, raising 900 head of cattle. He also sits on the board of directors for Luckey Farmers, Inc. and is a member of Wood County Young Farmers and Northwest Ohio Tractor Pullers.
Jerry Bambauer farms nearly 900 acres with his son Rob in Auglaize County. Jerry serves as a member of the Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees as well as a member of the Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) Board of Trustees and previously served as OSA President, Chairman, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. In addition, he served on the American Soybean Association Board of Directors. Jerry holds a B.S. in Animal Science and Agronomy from The Ohio State University. Jerry is also a member of the Ohio Farm Bureau and the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association. He is active in his community as a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ.
Cindy Layman of Hardin County farms nearly 5,400 acres of soybeans and corn. Cindy serves as the treasurer for the Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees. She is also a part of the Ohio Soybean Association, Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association, Hardin County Farm Bureau, and Hardin County Cattle Producers. Cindy earned a B.S. in Agricultural Economics from The Ohio State University. She also enjoys spending time in her community through Kenton Elks #157 and Hardin County Agricultural Society as a member volunteer.
David Black raises 2,800 acres of soybeans, corn, wheat, and hay in Franklin County, including food grade and non-GMO soybeans. He earned his bachelors degree in agronomy from The Ohio State University. He is active in his community and has spent time serving on the Jackson Township Zoning Board, OSU Agronomy Alumni Society, and twice serving as president of Franklin County Farm Bureau. David is serving his second stint on the Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) Board of Trustees. He previously served on both the OSC and Ohio Soybean Association boards.
David Clark of Warren County raises over 3,000 acres of soybeans, corn and wheat. He serves on the Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees and the Ohio Soybean Association Board of Trustees. He represents the Ohio Soybean Council on the North Central Soybean Research Program board and Soy Transportation Coalition board. David earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Purdue University in material science and engineering.
Dave Dotterer of Wayne County is a member of the Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees. Dave also serves on the United Soybean Board. He farms more than 1100 acres of soybeans, corn, wheat and hay. Dave is also active in the Wayne County Farm Bureau and serves on the board of the Ohio No-Till Council. He previously served on the Ohio Soybean Association Board of Trustees.
Mike Heffelfinger of Van Wert County raises over 900 acres of soybeans, corn and wheat. He also raises a small calf herd with his son. Mike is a board member on the Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees. He previously served on the board of the Ohio Soybean Association. Mike is also a member of Ohio Farm Bureau and the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association. He is a member of the Ohio City Methodist Church and and the Van Wert Farm Focus committee.
Todd Hesterman of Henry County farms nearly 1,000 acres of soybeans, corn and wheat. Todd previously served as the Ohio Soybean Association’s President, First Vice President and Treasurer. He currently serves OSA as Chairman. He earned a B.S. from The Ohio State University in Agronomy and holds a Certified Crop Advisor designation. In addition, Todd is the past Chair and current member of the Henry County Soil & Water Board of Supervisors, Member of the Brookside Society of Professional Consultants, and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Jeff Magyar of Ashtabula County serves as the Chairman of the Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees. Jeff currently serves on the Republican Party Executive Committee and the Western Reserve Co-op Board. He is also an Ohio Farm Bureau County Trustee, Pymatuning Valley FFA Alumni member and Wayne Township Trustee. In addition, Jeff is a member of St. Mary Church where he serves on the Finance Committee.
Jeff McKanna, from Hancock County, serves on the Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees. He farms over 500 acres of soybeans, corn and wheat. He also serves as the secretary of the Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees. Jeff is a member of the Ebenezer Mennonite Church and is a board member of the Youth for Christ of Northwest Ohio. Jeff studied at Purdue University, earning his bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics.
Scott Metzger, a farmer from Williamsport, OH, began serving on the American Soybean Association Board of Directors in December 2017. He farms 1,400 acres of soybeans, in addition to producing corn, wheat and malting barley.
Scott is a sixth-generation farmer who farms with his uncle and two cousins. He joined the Ohio Soybean Association in 2011 and has served as treasurer, vice president and first vice president. Scott has also completed the ASA/DuPont Young Leader program, Syngenta Leadership at Its Best program and Ohio Farm Bureau AgriPOWER leadership program. In addition, he is a member of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association and the Ohio Malting Barley Committee.
Scott is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s in agronomy and minor in agri-business. He enjoys spending time with his children, kayaking and watching dirt track races.
Tyler Miller represents District 6 on the Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees. He farms over 2,000 acres in Crawford County. Miller is a member of the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association and Ohio Farm Bureau. Additionally, he is a 4-H advisor for Crawford County and is also on staff for Crawford County’s 4-H camp. Miller earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Toledo.
Mike Ralph is a board member on the Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees. He farms 4000 acres of soybeans and corn in Marion County. Mike is a board member and past president of the Marion County Farm Bureau. He is also active with the Marion County Soil & Water Conservation District and a member of the Ohio Soybean Association. Mike is a past president of the Ridgedale FFA and a recipient of the American Farmer Degree. He is a member of the Epworth United Methodist Church, Upper Sandusky Masonic Lodge and Ohio Eastern Star.
Steve Reinhard farms more than 1300 acres of soybeans, corn and wheat in Crawford County. Steve previously served as OSC Chairman and currently serves as the treasurer on the United Soybean Board executive committee. He earned a B.S. from The Ohio State University in Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Education. Steve is active in many agricultural groups including Ohio Farm Bureau and the Crawford County Soil & Water Conservation District. He is past chair of the Ohio Expositions Commission, a former Crawford County Commissioner and former State Representative. Steve is a member of the Martin Luther Lutheran Church and a member of Crawford County Economic Development Partnership. Steve is a retired volunteer firefighter.
Bob Suver is a fifth generation soybean and corn farmer in Clark County, OH. Bob serves on the Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees as well as the Ohio Soybean Association Board of Trustees. He also serves on the World Initiative for Soy and Human Health (WISHH) of the American Soybean Association and on the steering committee for Soy Excellence Center of the United State Soybean Export Council. He is a member of the Clark County Farm Bureau and the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association. Bob is president of the Glenn Haven Memorial Park Committee and is a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ohio University.
Chad farms 1,900 acres of soybeans, corn and wheat in Darke County. He also serves his community as a Van Buren Township trustee, as a board member of the Arcanum EMS District, and as the vice president of the Franklin Monroe FFA Boosters. Chad’s term on the Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees began in 2023.