By Andi Anderson
The Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan Agent Charitable Fund (ACF) concluded its year with a final meeting on December 4. The meeting highlighted leadership transitions as new members were welcomed to the ACF Committee and Executive Committee for 2025, while retiring members were honored for their invaluable service.
The 2025 ACF Committee includes:
Gabe Beam – Battle Creek
Jaime Flees – Kalamazoo
Andy Stebbins – Romeo
Katherine Whelan – Tecumseh
Leading the 2025 ACF Executive Committee are:
Chair: Kelly Obenauf – Rockford
Co-Chair: Rob Roll – Riverview
Immediate Past Chair: Bobby Barrigar – Alpena
Fundraising Chair: Chris Maye – Marshall
Grant Fulfillment Chair: Jeff Erickson – West Branch
Marketing Chair: Tom Gotham – Birch Run
Retiring committee members completing their terms at the end of 2024 were also recognized for their dedication. These members include:
Bobby Barrigar, Chair – Alpena
Wayne Haney – Lake Orion
Ryan Hendrickson – Grand Haven
Mark Jarrait – Monroe
Kyle Laurent – DeWitt
Melissa Schultz – Cadillac
The ACF acknowledged these agents for their hard work and commitment to advancing agricultural and community-focused initiatives during their tenure.
This leadership transition ensures the ACF continues its mission to foster community growth and support agricultural endeavors. The new committee members are poised to build on the foundation laid by their predecessors, driving impactful change in 2025 and beyond.
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Categories: Michigan, Rural Lifestyle