Contact

Questions about certification, recertification, the exam process, or CCA events in Michigan?

The Michigan Certified Crop Adviser Program is administered by the Michigan Agri-Business Association (MABA). For assistance, please contact:

Kara Boring

Director of Member Services, MABA (CCA Program Point of Contact)
📧 kara@miagbiz.org
📞 (517) 336-0223

Chuck Lippstreu

President, MABA
📧 clippstreu@miagbiz.org
📞 (517) 336-0223

Michigan CCA Board

The Michigan CCA Board provides guidance, oversight, and support for the state certification program. Board members represent a range of agronomic expertise and are committed to advancing professionalism and service in Michigan agriculture.

Information on our current CCA Board follows:

Tim Schaub
Board Chairman
Rob-See-Co
📧 tschaub@robseeco.com

Al Pung
Current Board Member
Nutrien Ag Solutions
📧 allen.pung@nutrien.com

Andrew Greenhoe
Current Board Member
MAC
📧 agreenhoe@michag.com

Andy Black
Current Board Member
Keystone Cooperative
📧 andrew.black@keystonecoop.com

Chuck Lippstreu
State Administrator
Michigan Agri-Business Association (MABA)
📧 chuck@miagbiz.org

Eric Barr
Current Board Member
Helena Agri-Enterprises
📧 barre@helenaagri.com

Jeff Schulz
Current Board Member
Valent
📧 Jeff.Schulz@valent.com

Keith Diedrick
Current Board Member
Independent Consultant – KD Agricultural Research
📧 keith.diedrick@gmail.com

Keith Leighton
Current Board Member
CHS
📧 keith.leighton@chsinc.com

Kirk Hautau
Current Board Member
Syngenta
📧 kirk.hautau@syngenta.com

Kurt Thelen
Current Board Member
Michigan State University (MSU)
📧 thelenk3@msu.edu

Lucas Costanza
Current Board Member
Nutrien Ag Solutions
📧 lucas.costanza@nutrien.com

Marshall Jenkins
Current Board Member
Wilbur Ellis Co.
📧 mjenkins@wilburellis.com

Mike Philip
Current Board Member
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
📧 philipm@michigan.gov

Ryan Hegenaur
Current Board Member
Star of the West
📧 ryan.hegenauer@starofthewest.com

Sam Khrovsky
Current Board Member
GAPS FS
📧 skrhovsky@gapsfs.com

Zayne Curtis
Current Board Member
GAPS FS
📧 zcurtis@gapsfs.com