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 2 began with various Sector Meetings gathering together for lively discussions as they worked through the problems facing the industry. After a nice net-working break, the General Session kicked off with a panel discussion: A Toast to Local Brewing. Then IBIA Chair, Adrian Tolson, gave a brilliant presentation about Sustainable Marine Fuels. After lunch, the General Session continued with a Trade Policy Outlook by Kenneth Smith Ramos & Dan Pfeffer. Rounding out the afternoon presentations was Caleb Wurth, the USGBC Retional Director for Southeast Asia & Oceania.  Before everyone dispersed for the evening, I captured a few fun group photos for the amazing staff!

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 *