Ethanol Research Advisory Board, Illinois
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
John Caupert
Contact Title
Director, The NCERC
Contact Phone
618-659-6737 x226
Contact E-Mail
jcaupert@ethanolresearch.com
Function
The Board shall review the annual operating plans and budget of the Corn to Ethanol Research Pilot Plant; advise on research and development priorities and projects to be carried out at the plant; advise on policies and procedures regarding the management and operation of the plant; develop bylaws; submit a final report to the Governor and General Assembly outlining the progress and accomplishments made during the year along with a financial report for the year.
Term
4 years.
Senate Confirmation
No
Qualifications
Members to represent ethanol industry, growers, suppliers, and universities
Composition
14 members, 6 appointed by the Governor - 6 at-large members appointed by Governor - Director, Department of Commerce & Community Affairs - Director, Department of Agriculture - President, Illinois Corn Growers Association - President, National Corn Growers Association - President, Southern Illinois University - President, Renewable Fuels Association - Dean of Agriculture, University of Illinois - Dean of the College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Chair
President of SIU
Authority
110 ILCS 520/6.6
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolero, German | Statute | Member, Dean of Agriculture, University of Illinois | Dean, College of ACES | ||||
| Fraley, Robert | 01/10/2007 | 01/10/2003 | Governor | Member | |||
| Broin, Robert | 01/10/2007 | 01/10/2003 | Governor | Member | |||
| Cooper, Geoff | Statute | Member, President, Renewable Fuels Association | |||||
| Caupert Jr., Vernon John | 01/10/2027 | 09/13/2024 | Governor | Member | Monroe | ||
| Werner, David | 01/10/2007 | 01/10/2003 | Governor | Member | Madison | ||
| Hartman, Kenny | Statute | Member, President, National Corn Growers Association | |||||
| Rylander, Dave | Statute | Member, President, Illinois Corn Growers Association | |||||
| Costello, Jerry | Statute | Member, Director, Department of Agriculture | |||||
| Richards, Kristin | Statute | Member, Director, Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity | |||||
| Iutzi, Frederick | 01/01/2015 | 11/30/2012 | Governor | Member | Hancock | ||
| Mahony, Daniel | Statute | Member, President, Southern Illinois University | |||||
| Webb, Gregory | 01/10/2015 | 02/07/2014 | Governor | Member | Macon | ||
| Brevik, Eric | Statute | Member | Dean of the College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale |