About Jeremy
Former Senior Executive Service appointee at USDA as the Northern Cornbelt Regional Coordinator with the Farm Production and Conservation Mission Area and 2018 Republican Candidate for State of Iowa Treasurer.
Who I am
I grew up on a family farm in eastern Iowa where I learned the values of hard work, determination to succeed and the power of a positive vision.
I have lived in Ames since 1996, when I enrolled at Iowa State University, where I earned a B.S. and M.S. in Agricultural Education along with a M.Ed. in Higher Education.
While serving as a member of the Ames City Council, I proudly fought for fiscal responsibility and worked to strengthen the economy by embracing pro-growth principles and encouraging public-private partnerships. I also served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Ames Economic Development Commission.
Through community and professional experiences, I’ve had the opportunity to speak many different groups both in Iowa and across our great Nation.
Professional Experience
In June 2019, I was appointed to a senior executive service position at USDA as the Northern Cornbelt Regional Coordinator with the Farm Production and Conservation Mission Area and concluded the appointment in January 2021.
Prior to my service at USDA, I was employed by the National Pork Producers Council as the Director of Grassroots, where I worked with NPPC’s investor membership to advocate on various issues of importance to the pork industry. I also directed NPPC’s Pork Leadership Institute which educates producers annually on how to be effective advocates for the pork industry and agriculture.
Growing up, my parents instilled in me the importance of giving back to the community through volunteering. I’ve previously served on the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors, Iowa Sports Foundation Board of Directors and am a Board Associate for the Iowa State University Alumni Association. In 2019, I concluded my service as chapter advisor for the Iowa State Chapter of Acacia Fraternity and also previously served as the President of the International Council of Acacia International Fraternity from 2014-2018 and International Second Vice President for Acacia International Fraternity from 2008-2014, Secretary of the ISU Greek Alumni Alliance from 2016 to 2020, Treasurer of Story County GOP from 2014 to 2019 and also a multi-year member of the Iowa Farm Bureau.
In 2021, I joined FarmLand Real Estate & Management, LC, as a Partner. FarmLand Real Estate & Management is a full-service professional Farm Management, Ag and Farm Real Estate and Crop Insurance agency with a mission to support the success of our farmers and land owners through custom tailored solutions.
Achievements & honors
Acacia international fraternity
Served as the 2014-2018 International Council President of the Acacia International Fraternity.
Governor’s Inauguration
Appointed an Honorary Colonel of the Inauguration in 2019 by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds.
Iowa FFA Association
Served as the 1996-97 Iowa FFA Association’s State Vice President.
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Address
5731 Quarry Drive
Ames, IA 50010
Phone
(515) 661-4969