Tiemann elected chairman of Nebraska Corn Board

Alan Tiemann of Seward (pictured) has been elected to serve as chairman of the Nebraska Corn Board for the 2009-2010 term, the Nebraska Corn Board said in a news release.

Tiemann, who raises corn and soybeans, will also serve on the Nebraska Corn Board's Research and Executive committees. He is also completing the second year of a two-year term on the board of directors of the U.S. Grains Council.

The Nebraska Corn Board also noted that:

Dennis Gengenbach of Smithfield was re-elected as vice-chairman of the Corn Board. Gengenbach produces corn and soybeans and operates a cow-calf business. In addition to being vice-chairman, Gengenbach will serve on the board's Research and Executive committees. Gengenbach is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in animal science. He also has a Ph.D. in reproductive physiology from Cornell University.

Tim Scheer of St. Paul was elected to serve as secretary/treasurer. Scheer will also serve on the board's Government Affairs and Executive committees. Scheer raises corn and soybeans and has recently added a cattle backgrounding enterprise to his cow/calf operation. Scheer is a LEAD XXIV graduate, and he graduated with honors from the University of Nebraska Lincoln with a degree in agribusiness.

Gengenbach, along with Jon Holzfaster from Paxton, and David Merrell of St. Edward were re-appointed by the governor to serve on the Nebraska Corn Board for three-year terms from 2009 to 2012.

Holzfaster, who became past chairman of the board, raises corn, wheat and soybeans and operates a backgrounding feed yard on the family farm based in Perkins County. Holzfaster is a LEAD XIII graduate and majored in ag economics at the University of Nebraska. Holzfaster will serve on the board's Government Affairs and Executive committees. He is currently vice-chair of the National Corn Grower Association’s Ethanol Committee.

Merrell raises corn, soybeans and has a diversified livestock operation. Merrell is a LEAD XXIV graduate and majored in mechanized agriculture at the University of Nebraska. Merrell will serve on the board's Market Development Committee.