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
Jacob Dailey
Council Vice Chair + Crop Insurance Specialist
Jackson Crop Insurance
Mark Avilla
Owner
Grafted Tree Leadership
Brad Blaha
Coordinator of Recruiting and Academic Services
South Dakota State University
Sarah Hill
Marketing & Communications Specialist
Freelancer
Loren King
Senior Digital Marketing Specialist
MorganMyers
Elizabeth Gunter
Educational Events Manager
American Royal Association
Sydney Smith
Sr. Marketing Strategist
Nutrien Ag Solutions
Amanda L. Martin, Ph.D.
Nick Tarleton
Supervisor, U.S. Supply Chain - Quality Systems
McDonald's Corporation