Drawing on a farm background, work experience in the cattle industry and more than 25 years in the sorghum industry, Tim Lust utilizes his unique perspective to lead both National Sorghum Producers (NSP) and the United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP). Tim received his bachelor’s degree in animal science from Angelo State University and earned his master’s degree in business administration from Texas Tech University.

Tim and his wife, Lea Ann, have two sons and two daughters-in-law and several grandchildren. They live near Abernathy, Texas, where Tim stays busy with church activities, livestock and hunting.

Drawing from a background as both a farmer and a sorghum board member, Chris Cogburn has been with National Sorghum Producers (NSP) since 2005. Today he is a senior policy adviser and acts as the manager of Sustainable Crop Insurance Services, an NSP subsidiary. Chris earned a degree in agricultural economics from Texas Tech University.

Chris and his wife, Amy, live in the Hale Center, Texas area. He enjoys gardening and photography.

As the vice president of communications for National Sorghum Producers (NSP), Jennifer Warren leads sorghum’s communications strategy, ensuring a consistent and collective voice is projected through both national sorghum organizations in addition to supporting legislative and fundraising efforts. She is also the editor of NSP’s Sorghum Grower magazine. Jennifer was raised on a farm and ranch in eastern New Mexico. She earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural communications from Texas Tech University and interned with the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture following graduation before returning to NSP. She is also a graduate of the 15th Cohort of the Governor Dolph Briscoe Jr., Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership (TALL) program.

Jennifer resides in Dayton, Washington, with her her husband Garrett who is a wheat, pea and chickpea farmer. She is an avid traveler and photographer and enjoys cooking, gardening, hunting, wine tasting and live music.

Ian Hoeffner started working as the United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP) information director and transitioned to National Sorghum Producers (NSP) in 2013. Prior to NSP, Ian garnered 10 years of experience as a senior server administrator for a mid-sized internet service provider based in Texas. Ian holds a bachelor’s degree in information technology along with several certifications in advanced computer systems.

He currently resides in Lubbock, Texas, with his wife, Lauren, and his daughter.

The industry relations director for National Sorghum Producers (NSP), Jamaca Battin draws on more than 20 years in the agricultural industry to develop new relationships that will allow for greater sorghum representation in Washington, D.C. Additionally, she leads the efforts of the NSP Industry Partner Program and heads up the annual Commodity Classic Sorghum PAC event. She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration, from Fort Hays State University.

Jamaca has chaired numerous event committees and fundraising events and served as presidents for local non-profits. Currently she is a member of the planning committee for Women Managing the Farm Conference. Jamaca resides outside of the Kansas City, Kansas, area with her husband Mike and their son.

Adam York is the government affairs director for National Sorghum Producers. In this role, he provides leadership, advocacy, and education surrounding the U.S. Sorghum Industry’s strategic policy initiatives among all levels of government. He grew up on a farm in southwest Kansas and strives to represent the dedicated people who behind the industry. Adam has a bachelor’s degree in history from Kansas State University. Prior to joining Team Sorghum, he worked for the Kansas Grain Sorghum Association and as a congressional staffer in Washington, D.C., for members of the Kansas delegation.

Adam currently lives with his wife and children in Manhattan, Kansas.

As the policy analyst for National Sorghum Producers, Sydney Lundberg conducts economic analysis on farm policy, trade policy and market factors that impact the sorghum industry. Additionally, she is responsible for analysis of current market trends that impact NSP, its subsidiaries, and industry partners. She earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural and applied economics from Texas Tech University and is currently a master’s candidate researching corruption and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa. She is also a graduate of the second cohort of the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Matador Institute of Leadership Engagement (MILE) program.

Sydney is a resident of Lubbock, Texas, and is involved with her local church. She also loves all things outdoors, particularly hiking and any kind of adventure. She is also passionate about fitness and wellness.

Liz Carver, the organization’s new executive assistant, brings valuable administrative expertise to NSP. With a degree from Texas A&M University, Liz has a strong background in sales and sales management and is a licensed real estate agent. In her role, she will support the CEO in day-to-day operations, focusing on the administrative aspects for Team Sorghum. Liz resides in Abernathy, Texas, and is married to Jim Bob Carver, an Aggie himself, and together they have two boys, Owen and Samuel. Liz is passionate about ministry, serving many years in women’s ministry leadership roles across the Texas Panhandle. She also loves watching her boys participate in sports and stock shows and cheering on the Aggies during football and baseball season. Liz is eager to contribute her skills and enthusiasm to the success of NSP.

Alli Gonzales, the new administrative coordinator, brings a wealth of finance and administrative experience to NSP. With 18 years of experience in finance and administration, Alli’s proficiency in managing operations and numbers is invaluable. Having grown up in the Central Coast of California surrounded by farming and agriculture, Alli has a deep-rooted connection to the industry through her family’s involvement in the fruit and vegetable sector. Alli’s dedication to giving back is evident through her volunteer work at food banks and shelters. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading and taking care of her beloved yorkie.