Member Information

	Name: April Bowar Position: Director City: Faulkton Term End Date: 6/30/2027 Biography: April Bowar and her husband James actively farm in the Faulkton area. When she isn’t helping on the farm you can find her working at small businesses in Faulkton. She was previously the SD FFA Leadership and Program Manager, and was an intern with Ag United for South Dakota. April is an active member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and she enjoys educating others about agriculture and Agritourism.
	Name: Bruce Haines Position: Director City: Mitchell Term End Date: 6/30/2026 Biography: Bruce Haines is a fourth-generation farmer from the Mitchell area. He and his wife, Marlene, have three children and seven grandchildren. They raise corn, soybeans, and wheat on their no-till family farm. Bruce believes in giving back to his community which has given his family so much. Bruce is involved in the SD Conservation Commission, South Dakota Nutrient Research and Education Council, Davison County Rural Water Board, Chairman of the Davison County Planning and Zoning Board, Davison County Conservation District, local Township board, and has held many other positions in his church. Bruce has 38 years of experience working outside the family farm business. His goals are to work together with soybean farmers to invest checkoff dollars to promote more marketing research and profit margin opportunities. District 1 includes the following counties: Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, Douglas, and Hutchison.
	Name: David Iverson Position: Vice Chairman City: Astoria Term End Date: 6/30/2025 Biography: Dave Iverson has farmed for more than 30 years and currently raises corn and soybeans near Astoria, S.D. He served on the South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council board for 9 years. Through his role on the soybean checkoff, Dave was chairman of the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) Committee and served on the Ag United for South Dakota Board. Currently, Dave serves as one of South Dakota’s representatives on the United Soybean Board. When not farming, he enjoys spending time with family and working on home landscaping projects.
	Name: Chad Schooley Position: Secretary City: Castlewood Term End Date: 6/30/2027 Biography: Chad and Heidi Schooley are the owners/operators of Cabin Still Cattle Company in Castlewood, SD, where they farm and ranch alongside their three children: Beau, Booker, and Bryn/ Their operation includes soybeans, corn, alfalfa, and small grains, as well as a cow-calf operation and a feedlot established by Chad’s great-grandparents in the late 1930s. Chad has served two terms on the South Dakota Soybean Association and is embarking on his first term on the Council. The primary objectives at Cabin Still Cattle Company are too consistently produce high-quality crops and livestock for their customers and to establish a legacy that their children can take pride in and continue to grow with their own families, much like Chad and Heidi have done from their parents generation.
	Name: Derrick Scott Position: Treasurer City: Geddes Term End Date: 6/30/2026 Biography: Derrick Scott is a fifth-generation farmer from Geddes, SD. He farms with his dad west of town and raises soybeans, corn, spring and winter wheat. Derrick has served as the local fire chief and still serves as a member of the Geddes Fire Department. He recently served on the South Dakota Soybean Association board. In his free time, he enjoys boating, golf, and dirt track racing. He is very excited to serve on the South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council. District 2 includes the following counties: Charles Mix, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay, and Union.
	Name: Carson Stange Position: Director City: Stratford Term End Date: 6/30/2028 Biography: Carson Stange is a proud farmer from Stratford, South Dakota. Along with his wife Brooke and daughter Lainey, they operate a multi-generational farm rooted in the heart of Brown County. Raising corn, soybeans, wheat, and cattle, Carson has a deep respect for the land and puts soil health at the forefront of the operation. With an associate degree in Agricultural from Lake Area Tech, he integrates technology into his farming practices, ensuring efficiency and sustainability while honoring time-tested methods. Carson is passionate about his community, always looking for ways to support local initiatives and be involved. He has served on the township board and Agtegra Delegate Council and is a graduate of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership (SDARL) Class XII. Last summer he had the opportunity to go on a "see for yourself” tour to the PNW with South Dakota Soybean. Learning about the importance of the checkoff and the global roles they play in the soybean market inspired Carson to seek out a role in the organization. He believes in the work SDSRPC does and would like the opportunity to be a voice for the local ag community.
	Name: David Struck Position: Chairman City: Wolsey Term End Date: 6/30/2024 Biography: David Struck is a fourth-generation soybean, corn and wheat grower who farms with his wife, Brenda, son Brady and dad, Duane. Actively involved in the day-to-day activities of his family farm since childhood – he started running tractors when he was 10 – farming is the only career Struck ever considered. Struck wanted to serve on the SDSRPC board because, “it’s an opportunity to make a difference promoting South Dakota soybeans and the farmers who raise them.” He adds that the promotional work SDSRPC engages in is essential to improving soybean markets today and into the future. “Most consumers are too far removed from the farm and don’t realize what it takes to produce food. The American farmer is good at what we do, which means most Americans don’t need to worry about where their food comes from. Because the SDSRPC board is made up of farmers, we have first-hand knowledge of the work that goes into raising our quality product and can help get our story out.”
	Name: Jeff Thompson Position: Director City: Colton Term End Date: 6/30/2028 Biography: Jeff Thompson farms with his wife Karen near Colton, SD. They raise soybeans and corn. Jeff has been farming with his family for over 42 years. He is a graduate of SDSU with a degree in Mechanized Agriculture and was a member of the South Dakota Ag and Rural Leadership Class VII. He was on the South Dakota Soybean Association board for nine years, and was recently elected to serve as the District 3 Checkoff Director.