Elk Mound dairy producer elected to NorthStar Board of Directors
Lee Jensen of Elk Mound, Wisconsin was recently elected to the NorthStar Board of Directors for his second term. NorthStar’s Board of Directors is comprised of 12 member-owners each representing a geographic region within NorthStar’s service area, as well as two directors at-large who are appointed by the board.
“A successful business depends on its people,” said Mark Adam, NorthStar General Manager. “Our Board of Directors along with the Advisory and Resolutions Committee set the standard of excellence to direct and strategize for NorthStar’s long-term success. Having a vested interest in the Cooperative and helping to lead future efforts are an honor and responsibility that these producers take to heart.”
In addition to serving on the NorthStar Board of Directors, Jensen is a member of the NorthStar Political Action Committee. Largely involved in his community, Jensen also serves on numerous local boards and committees including: Chippewa County DHIA Board, Wisconsin Holstein Association Breed Improvement Committee, CVCT Ag Advisory Committee and Big Elk Creek Church Board Secretary. Jensen and his wife Jean Amundson, own Five Star Dairy, LLC, a 1,100-cow Holstein herd in Dunn county.
As a member of the NorthStar Board of Directors, Jensen represents District 10 in Midwest Wisconsin, working alongside 13 other directors to establish policies, and direct the cooperative toward its overall objectives to meet the member-owners’ needs. The 13 additional members on the NorthStar Board of Directors include: Jason Benthem of McBain, MI; Paul Trierweiler of Westphalia, MI; Brad Crandall of Battle Creek, MI; Jeff Horning of Manchester, MI; Mark Ziel of Port Austin, MI; Andy Wolf of Oconto Falls; Lyle Ott of Brillion, WI; Dick Piechowski of Waupaca, WI; Dan Mielke of Colby, WI; Don Hoffelt of Bruce, WI; Ken Carnahan of Butler, IN; Dana Sue Kirk of St. Johns, MI; and Steve Maier of Jim Falls, WI.
NorthStar Cooperative, Inc. is a stock based cooperative, owned by dairy and beef producers in Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin. Originally formed in 1944 as an artificial insemination cooperative, NorthStar Cooperative, Inc. is now comprised of sales and service for Select Sires, Ag Products and Technologies, DHI Services, as well as Antel BioSystems, a research group dedicated to developing and implementing innovative diagnostic solutions for the animal industry. Based in Lansing, Michigan, NorthStar provides sales and service to producers, veterinarians and industry members across the United States. For more information, visit www.northstarcooperative.com.
