Committees are vital structural components of the Texas Seed Trade Association.  They broaden experience, ensure the association represents its constituency, enhance complex decisions on behalf of the membership and amplify organizational impact.

 

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Finance - The Finance Committee’s general responsibilities include financial oversight and monitoring, budget development and management, audit and compliance oversight, financial policy development, and risk management.

2025 Chair: David Drinnon, Richardson Seeds

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Website - The Website Committee oversees the digital presence and online strategy of the organization through several core responsibilities: content strategy and management, user experience and design oversight, digital marketing and communications, member portal and services, technology and security governance, and analytics and performance monitoring.

2025 Chair: Barry Kriegshauser, Scott Seed Co.

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Conference - The Conference Committee manages one of the organization's most visible and impactful activities through several key responsibilities: strategic planning and program development, speaker selection and content curation, venue selection and logistics coordination, budget development and financial oversight, sponsorship and partnership development, marketing and promotion strategy, member engagement and networking, and post-event evaluation and improvement.

2025 Chair Drew Morano, TriCal Forage

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Scholarship - The Scholarship Committee administers educational financial assistance programs that support the association's mission and industry development through several key responsibilities: program design and structure, funding strategy and sustainability, academic institution relationships, recognition and promotion, policy development and compliance, impact assessment and reporting, and donor relations and stewardship.

2025 Chair - Kyle Reinart, Richardson Seeds

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Golf - The Golf Committee organizes and manages golf-related events that serve as important networking, fundraising, and relationship-building opportunities through tournament planning and execution, course selection and venue management, registration and participant management, sponsorship development and management, prize and award coordination, budget management and financial oversight, rules and format determination, marketing and promotion and association member engagement and retention.

2025 Chair - Seth Moss, East Texas Seed Co.

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Grow Outs - The TSTA Grow Out Committee manages field testing and evaluation programs that are essential for seed quality assurance and industry standards through several specialized responsibilities: growout program design and management, site selection and coordination, cost management and budget oversight, and regulatory coordination, compliance and documentation.

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Nominating - The TSTA Nominating Committee plays a crucial governance role by managing leadership succession and board composition through several key responsibilities: leadership pipeline development, board composition strategy, candidate recruitment and evaluation, nomination process administration, succession planning, leadership development support, and member communication and education. (only composed of past Presidents)

2025 Chair – David Drinnon, Richardson Seeds

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Legislative - The Legislative Committee serves as the organization's primary vehicle for advocacy and government relations through several critical responsibilities: legislative monitoring and analysis, policy position development, advocacy strategy and planning, coalition building and partnership development, member education and engagement, regulatory engagement and long-term strategic planning.

2025 Chair – Luke Turner, Turner Seed Co.

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Visionary - The Visionary Committee focuses on long-term strategic thinking and future-oriented planning to ensure the organization remains relevant and impactful through several key responsibilities: strategic foresight and trend analysis, vision development and refinement, innovation and new program development, technology integration strategy, membership evolution planning, industry transformation assessment, organizational capability assessment, and partnership and alliance strategy.

2025 Chair - Brett Bamert, Bamert Seed Co.