Wisconsin Ag Connection - Vander Kinter Re-Elected as WCO President

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Vander Kinter Re-Elected as WCO President
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 02/03/2016

Kathy Vander Kinter has been re-elected to serve as president of the Wisconsin Custom Operators, Inc. Now serving her third year in the role, she is the first female president in the history of the organization.

Elected during the recent WCO annual convention in Wisconsin Dells, Vander Kinter is employed by Vander Kinter Farms, LLC, a custom harvesting and manure hauling business in Green Bay owned by her husband, Luke, and extended family members. In addition to serving as president, she represents the North Region on the WCO board.

"I am honored to serve another year as president and to help continue WCO's forward momentum," Vander Kinter said. "Our Safety Certification Program is in its second year with a training event planned for March 18. We also just unveiled data from the WCO Member Survey. WCO remains committed to adding value to our members' businesses."

Meanwhile, Cole Olson, co-owner of Diversified Farms, LTD from Alma, was re-elected as vice president. Troy Meyer, Meyer Manufacturing in Dorchester, was re-elected as Secretary/Treasurer. Bill Arneson, Barneveld, was elected to the board as a director at large. And Chuck Rabitz from Denmark State Bank, Denmark was elected as a corporate representative.

WCO is an organization comprised of individuals throughout the state who derive their income in whole or part from providing custom farming services.

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