North Dakota Soybean Council Elects Executive Officers

June 26, 2024FARGO, ND - Executive board officers were elected during the North Dakota Soybean Council (NDSC) board meeting on June 20. Jim Thompson of Page was elected chairman of the board. Thomspon represents soybean farmers in District 4, Cass County, and he farms with his wife, Jennifer. He serves as the chairman of Rich Township and the president of the Cass County Township Officers Association. The Thompsons farm soybeans, corn, wheat and dry beans. Thompson holds a degree in Aviation Administration and Business Management from the University of North Dakota. He also sits on the Soy Transportation Coalition board on behalf of NDSC.

"I am honored to be elected chairman and look forward to working with my fellow board members and staff in the year ahead," said Thompson. "NDSC's mission is to innovate to expand partnerships, markets, and opportunities for the success of North Dakota soybean growers, which is as important today as it was when our organization was established."

The board reelected Rob Rose of Wimbledon as vice chairman. Rose represents soybean producers in Barnes County. He farms with his wife, Dawn, and son, Taylor, and they produce soybeans, corn, wheat, barley and pinto beans on a fifth-generation centennial farm. He is a member of the North Dakota Soybean Growers Association and has an agricultural economics degree from NDSU. Rose represents NDSC at Clean Fuel Alliance America meetings.

Evan Montgomery of Grand Forks was elected secretary. Montgomery represents soybean farmers in District 7: Grand Forks and Traill Counties. Montgomery's family farm has grown soybeans since the 1980s. He also helps with his family's livestock operation, including cows and a large horse boarding and training facility. As a graduate of North Dakota State University (NDSU), Montgomery holds a music degree in vocal performance; he 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. He is currently the vice president of the Grand Forks Master Chorale board.

Wahpeton soybean producer Dallas Loff was elected as the treasurer. He represents soybean producers in Richland County. Loff has been producing soybeans, corn, and sugarbeets with his father and brother for the past 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in crop and weed sciences from NDSU. Loff has been involved with his local township and school boards, and he is the president of his local elevator board.

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From left to right: Jim Thompson, Page; Evan Montgomery, Grand Forks; Rob Rose, Wimbledon; and Dallas Loff, Wahpeton.