North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge recently elected new leadership, including a Wisconsin dairy leader in the 2024 – 2025 Executive Committee. 

In the 22-year history of Dairy Challenge, members of the Board of Directors have provided leadership as the program has expanded significantly and evolved to meet ever-changing dairy dynamics.

Dairy Challenge began in 2002 with 56 students from 13 colleges in one national event. Now, more than 500 dairy students have opportunities to participate each year. This is through the national competition, the Dairy Challenge Academy, and four regional events. Representing the countless volunteers and supporters of these events, the Board of Directors includes a mix of university professionals, dairy producers, and industry sponsors.

NAIDC Executive Committee

•  Chair: Alex White, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA.

•  Vice Chair: Jeffrey Elliot, Balchem, Amarillo, TX.

•  Associate Vice Chair: Ted Halbach, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI.

•  Finance Chair: Megan Mouw, Elanco Animal Health, Fresno, CA.

•  Programs and Engagement Chair: Gail Carpenter, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

•  Program Chair: Trevor DeVries, University of Guelph, Guelph, CAN.