Wisconsin Custom Operators, Inc. has a new board president. Ray Liska, owner of Apollo-Vale Enterprizes in Cochrane, was selected to lead the group during its annual meeting. He replaces Bryce O'Leary from Janesville, who served three years in the role.
In addition to custom farming, Liska raises poultry for Gold'n Plump Farms. He is a 14-year member of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau, where he is a graduate of the Leadership Institute and has served in other various leadership roles.
Jesse Dvoracheck, owner of Dvorachek Farm and Industry in Brillion, was elected as vice-president. Josh Bartholomew from Oxbo International in Clear Lake was re-elected secretary. And Isaac Lemmenes, a corporate director from R Braun, Inc. in St Nazianz, was re-elected treasurer.
Meanwhile, members elected two new members to the board. They include William Smith of Smith Custom Farming LLC in Darlington and Pat Johnson, co-owner of Number 2 Injection LLC.
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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