The
Nebraska Corn Board is pleased to announce that Nikki Bentzinger has joined its
team as the staff assistant on June 20.
In
this role, Bentzinger will work on behalf of Nebraska corn farmers and industry
to help plan, organize and coordinate the Corn Board’s presence at the Nebraska
State Fair, Husker Harvest Days, River City Rodeo, ethanol promotions and many
other events across the state. She will work alongside the other members of the
Corn Board staff as well as outside vendors and contractors to ensure project
deadlines are met and contracts are fulfilled. Bentzinger will also design and
coordinate the production of various online and written promotional materials.
“We
are happy to welcome Nikki to the Nebraska Corn team,” said Kelly Brunkhorst,
Nebraska Corn Board’s executive director. “With her many years of
experience at the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, in addition to her
diverse agriculture background, she has an extensive understanding of the
industry and will be a great asset to the team.”
Bentzinger
grew up near Odell, Nebraska, where she had an active role in helping her grandparents
with their livestock operation. She earned her associates degree from Lincoln
School of Commerce in 2003. She began her career as a Loan Processer at Lincoln
Federal Savings Bank. In 2007, Bentzinger decided to make a move to the
agricultural industry and took on a role with the Nebraska Department of
Agriculture in the Animal Health division. Bentzinger and her husband Corey have
two young boys and currently live on the family farm near Hickman, Nebraska where
they grow corn and soybeans.
“Agriculture
has always been a big part of my life, and I am excited to continue my career
in the industry by joining the Nebraska Corn staff,” said Bentzinger. “I look
forward to working closely with the staff and board members to serve on behalf
of Nebraska’s 23,000 corn farmers.”
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