From left to right: Jim Thompson
(FARGO) — During the North Dakota Soybean Council (NDSC) board meeting on June 20, Jim Thompson of Page was elected board president. Thompson represents soybean farmers in District 4, Cass County, and farms with his wife, Jennifer. He serves as president of Rich Township and president of the Cass County Township Officials Association. The Thompsons grow soybeans, corn, wheat and dry beans. He holds a bachelor’s degree in aviation administration and business management from the University of North Dakota. Thompson also serves on the board of the Soy Transportation Coalition on behalf of NDSC.
“I am honored to be elected president and look forward to working with my fellow board members and staff over the next year,” Thompson said. “NDSC’s mission is to innovate to expand partnerships, markets and opportunities for the success of North Dakota soybean farmers, which is as important today as it was when our organization was established.”
The board has re-elected Rob Rose of Wimbledon as vice chair. Rose, who represents soybean growers in Barnes County, farms with his wife, Dawn, and son, Taylor. They grow soybeans, corn, wheat, barley and pinto beans on a century-old, fifth-generation farm. He is a member of the North Dakota Soybean Growers Association and holds a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics from North Dakota State University (NDSU). Rose also represents NDSC at Clean Fuel Alliance America meetings.
Evan Montgomery of Grand Forks has been elected secretary. Montgomery represents soybean farmers in District 7: Grand Forks and Traill counties. Montgomery’s family farm has been growing soybeans since the 1980s. He also helps with his family’s livestock operation, including cows and a large horse training and boarding facility. Montgomery, a graduate of NDSU with a degree in vocal performance, sings with the Grand Forks Master Chorale and his own vocal band. He is involved with the North Dakota Farm Bureau and the Brenna Township Board, and currently serves as vice president of the Grand Forks Master Chorale board. Additionally, Montgomery represents NDSC on the board of directors of the North Dakota Livestock Alliance.
Dallas Loff, a soybean farmer from Wahpeton, was elected treasurer. Representing Richland County soybean farmers, Loff has been growing soybeans, corn and sugar beets with his father and his brother for more than 20 years near Colfax. He has a bachelor’s degree in crop and weed science from NDSU. Actively involved in his local community, Loff has served on city and school boards and is currently the president of his local elevator board. He also represents NDSC on the board of the North Central Soybean Research Program.
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