I recently had the pleasure of photographing the 66th Annual Board of Delegates Meeting for the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council at the historic downtown Hilton in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Known as the “Cream City” and famous for its brewing heritage, Milwaukee sits along the western shore of Lake Michigan and at the confluence of three rivers. It is also the setting for the classic television show “Happy Days.” Fans of the show can even visit the Bronze Fonz statue along the Milwaukee RiverWalk, celebrating Henry Winkler’s iconic character. One of the city’s most impressive landmarks is Milwaukee City Hall, a spectacular Flemish Renaissance-style building completed in 1895. Its tower rises nearly 400 feet, making it one of the most recognizable features of the downtown skyline.
Day 3 was all about voting in new Officers, Delegates, A-Team Leaders, and Board of Directors. We heard presentations from all the A-Teams, voicing concerns, sharing success stories, and suggesting new areas of interest for the council to pursue. Several members were called up to receive service awards for outstanding achievements. Outgoing Chairman, Mark Wilson, gave his closing remarks, and passed the gavel on to Jay Reiners. Jay, a farmer and Nebraska Corn Board representative, was elected to be the new Chairman of the USGBC. His Chairman’s theme this year is “Feeding and Fueling the World”.
Immediately following the meeting’s adjornment, I photographed a group photo of the new Board of Directors, as well as headshots for new board members and USGBC staff who needed one. Then it was off to the airport to finish editing images from the meeting and catch my flight home…
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council plays an important role in developing international markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum, ethanol, and other related products. Its work helps connect American agriculture with customers around the world while promoting trade and creating opportunities for U.S. producers.
* Nikon Z9 (x2), Nikkor Z 24-70 f2.8 II, Nikkor Z 70-200 f2.8 II, Viltrox 14mm f4, DJI Mini 3 Pro *
