Meet our Board of Directors.

Tom Swearingen

GROWMARK, Inc.

Director of Event Management & Travel Operations

Board Director since 2018

Kevin Daugherty

Vice-Chairperson

Illinois Farm Bureau

Director of Agricultural Engagement

Board Member since 2025

Kristin Adams

COUNTRY Financial

Director of Total Rewards, Agency Recruiting & Development

Board Member since 2015

Jacob Crow

Treasurer

GROWMARK, Inc.

IT Portfolio Director

Board Member since 2018

Kathleen Davis

COUNTRY Financial

Corporate Communication Director

Board Member since 2026

Tasha Bunting

Illinois Farm Bureau

Assistant Director of Commodities and Livestock Programs

Board Member since 2020

Ray Morris

COUNTRY Financial

Tech Director & Chief Data Officer

Board Member since 2025

Brian Guenther

COUNTRY Financial

Market 5 Area Director

Board Member since 2022

Kyle Yontz

GROWMARK, INC

Financial Analysis Director

Board Member since 2024

Vanessa Youngmark

GROWMARK, INC

Director of Internal Auditing 

Associate Board Member since 2026