By Blake Jackson
The Missouri Corn Merchandising Council (MCMC) and Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) have announced their leadership teams and national committee assignments for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
MCMC’s new officers began serving October 1, 2026, following elections held during the organization’s August board meeting in Branson.
MCMC Officers:
- Dylan Rosier, Mound City, District 1 — Chairman
- Adam Casner, Carrollton, District 2 — Vice Chairman
- Brian Willott, Mexico, District 3 — Secretary
- Brandon Thiel, Marshall, District 5 — Treasurer
MCGA also selected its 2026-27 leadership team during August.
MCGA Officers:
- Patrick Seyer, Oran, District 7 — President
- Ryan Meyerkorth, Rock Port, District 1 — Vice President
- Brice Fischer, Rich Hill, District 4 — Secretary/Treasurer
Jerry Schnelle of Golden City, Missouri, was elected by growers in District 4 and officially joined the MCMC board October 1, 2026. He succeeds Greg Bertz of Mayview. Schnelle is expected to be nominated for a position on the MCGA board during the group’s annual meeting in January.
Missouri Corn also continues its partnership with the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC), supporting efforts to increase the value of corn, ethanol and distillers’ grains through international markets.
USGBC Advisory Assignments:
- Brian Willott — Asia
- Adam Casner — Ethanol
- Brice Fischer — Middle East/Africa/South Asia
- Brian Lehman — Trade Policy
- Ryan Meyerkorth — Value-Added
Jay Fischer of Jefferson City will serve as USGBC vice chairman, while Dylan Rosier will serve as an at-large board member.
NCGA Assignments:
- Brandon Thiel — Biofuels Chairman
- Marc Kaiser — Research & New Uses
- Brian Willott — Risk Management
- Addie Yoder — Production & Sustainability and Nominating Committee
- Will Hunter — Trade/Transportation/Animal Agriculture
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Categories: Missouri, Government & Policy