National AFA Alliance Advisory Council
Alliance Alumni Network
Create lifelong relationships, give back and never stop growing
The National AFA Alliance Advisory Council oversees the Alliance Alumni Network. During their terms, the ten council members support the mission of the Alliance and cultivate relationships among fellow alumni that encourage engagement with AFA. The National AFA Alliance Advisory Council is integral in fulfilling the mission of the Alliance.
National AFA Alliance Advisory Council Duties
Recognize fellow alumni through the Bridge Builder Award and Celebration
Bring alumni together through casual, formal and virtual events
Encourage a philanthropic spirit among alumni and help alumni reconnect by volunteering and giving
Help AFA alumni to grow as thought leaders and change agents
Advisory Council Members
Mark Avilla
Council Vice Chair + Operations Manager
Avilla Ranch
Amanda L. Martin, Ph.D.
President & CEO
Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation
Max Hagaman
Industry and Alumni Liaison
NC State University Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences
Elizabeth Gunter
Program Manager, Competency Program Design & Execution
Agriculture Future of America
Nick Tarleton
Lead, Operations & Strategy and Chief of Staff
McDonald's Corporation
Katie Jaeger
Account Manager - Aftermarket and Customer Support
John Deere
Luke Altermatt
Sales Manager
Cargill
Michael Carlson
Golf & Turf Data Manager
Ecorobotix