Officers and Committees
Taking Agriculture into the Future
We’re thankful for our committees and members who dedicate their time to help make the Jefferson County Agri-Business club able to provide the resources and education to make a lasting impact on agriculture.
2023-2024
Jefferson Agribusiness Club Officer Team
President: Rachel Backlund
Ph: 772-913-4475 • Email: [email protected]
Vice President: Bill Blossfeld         Â
Ph: 920-728-4534 • Email: [email protected]
Secretary: Tom Novak            Â
Ph: 262-903-0698 • Email: totalcropmgt.com
Treasurer: Mike Ulsberger    Â
Ph: 920-650-6370 • Email: [email protected]
Past President: Bill Uecker             Â
Ph: 920-285-9125 • Email: [email protected]
Director #1: Roland Altreuter (term ending in April 2024)
Ph: 920-728-4449
Director #2: Kerry Eiler (term ending in April 2025)
Ph: 574-952-0809 • Email: [email protected]
Director #3: Katelyn Allen (term ending in April 2026)
Ph: 240-397-4384 • Email: [email protected]
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Finance and Fundraising Committee
Co-Chairs: Paul Hadler and Tom Novak
Paul: Ph: 608-322-8011 • Email: [email protected]
Tom: Ph: 262-903-0698 • Email: [email protected]
Description: The Committee shall seek and promote fund raising activities for the Club.
Duties: Planning and Running the Food Stand at the Jefferson County Fair, planning and running the Cheese Sale, plan new fundraisers, create a budget for fundraisers and memorials, collecting dues
Members: Bill Blossfeld and Tracy Novak
Membership and Publicity Committee
Chair: Patti Hurtgen
Ph: 612-616-5383 • Email: [email protected]
Description: The committee shall seek ways to promote membership and inform the public on our activities:
Members: Bill Blossfeld, Tracy Novak and Bill Uecker
Programs and Arrangements Committee
Chair: Bill Uecker             Â
Ph: 920-285-9125 • Email: [email protected]
Description: The Program Committee shall select and arrange programs and make arrangements for regular meetings. This committee is Chaired by the Past President.
Duties: Setting up the meeting programs, meeting arrangements, legislation, summer/fall picnic and Christmas Program.
Members:
Agribusiness Club Trailers and Equipment Committee
Description and Duties: This committee is responsible for making sure all equipment/trailers are ready to be used. This committee will advise the board with recommendations on items that need to be replaced or added to the clubs equipment. They will also serve as contact people for renting out of the Club’s Equipment.
Members:
Paul Hadler – Ph: 608-322-8011 • Email: [email protected]
Troye Klecker – Ph: 920-988-7040 • Email: [email protected]
Tom Novak – Ph: 262-903-0698 • Email: [email protected]
Grant and Scholarship Committee
Chair: Leigh Cheesebro
Ph: 920-723-1881 • Email: [email protected]
Description and Duties: The committee will be responsible in sending out the club’s grant and Scholarship applications to Schools and Agricultural organizations. Also review Grant and Scholarship applications and make recommendations to the Club on who and how much should be awarded to each Grant and Scholarship recipient.
Members: Roland Altreuter, Katelyn Allen, Rachel Backlund, Tyson Barnes, Andy Bolton, Patti Hurtgen and Tracy Novak
4th Grade Farm Tour/Ag in Class Room Committee
Chair: Mariah Hadler
Ph: 920-222-2288 • Email: [email protected]
Members:Â Patti Hurtgen and Katie Kutz
Description/Duties: This committee is responsible with planning and organizing the annual 4th grade Farm Tour held at Kutz Dairy and getting all necessary agriculture education material to the schools that participate in the program.