Jason Bragg is Vice President of Government Relations for Georgia Electric Membership Corporation, a statewide trade association representing Georgia’s 41 member-owned not-for-profit electric membership cooperatives and their generation and transmission partners Oglethorpe Power Corp., Georgia Transmission Corp. and Georgia System Operations Corp. Bragg leads Georgia EMC’s government relations team at the state and federal levels along with overseeing Georgia EMC PAC. Bragg has over 18 years of experience in government relations and joined Georgia EMC in 2012. A native of Macon, Bragg received his bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Georgia’s Terry School of Business in 2003.

Bryana Clover is a race equity educator and facilitator for both individuals and organizations, to guide them from identifying their blindspots to creating impactful DEI strategies with a race equity lens. She has a demonstrated history of working in various strategic marketing roles within Agribusiness, where she has acquired the skill and passion for facilitating brave conversations that turn complex problems into actionable solutions.

Clients and colleagues have described Bryana as a passionate leader who is skilled at tackling challenges with a fierce energy, while creating an engaging environment for everyone.

Bryana Clover is a Michigan-native, currently residing in Apex, North Carolina. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing, and a Master’s Certificate from UNCC: Anti-Racism in Urban Education.

Tarah Keech is a Master Life Coach, a burnout prevention and recovery expert, and has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and a resume of Fortune 100 consulting. No, she can’t read your mind but she knows how your thoughts work and can help you see them and then use them so you can level up your life personally and professionally.

Basically, she’s a combination of strategist, mentor, and bestie. Except she gives you better advise than your friends do and she teaches you how your brain works so you can take informed action that creates real change. If you’re hungry for transformation professionally or personally and ready to live in alignment with our purpose and joy, join Tarah’s Level Up Group Coaching Membership where she helps smart leaders level up their businesses, careers, and lives. Contact her at tarahkeech.com or tarah@tarahkeech.com.

John McHugh is the Director of Corporate Communications, Leadership Development, and Training for Kwik Trip, Inc., based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In his role at Kwik Trip he has helped the company achieve recognition as a Top Workplace as listed by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Minneapolis Star Tribune and the Des Moines Register. Prior to joining Kwik Trip in 2004, John was an instructor and principal at Aquinas High School in La Cro sse. He holds degrees from the University of Saint Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota and the Gregorian University in Rome, It aly. John sits on the Boards of Trust Point, Betterlife Insurance and Viterbo University. He and his wife Maggie enjoy living at their log home near Sparta, Wisconsin.

Sheryl Meshke is co-president and chief executive officer of Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI), the largest cheese cooperative based in the U.S. Throughout her 30-year career Meshke has held numerous positions in the company, responsible for strategic planning, public affairs, human resources and communications. Meshke currently serves on the boards of the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, the National Milk Producers Federation, the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the Minnesota AgriGrowth Council. She is past chairman of the Minnesota Dairy Research, Teaching and Consumer Education Authority, The Cooperative Foundation, Cooperative Communicators Association and the Minnesota FFA Foundation. Meshke holds a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from South Dakota State University and a master’s degree in business from the University of St. Thomas.

After a career in local radio and television news, Adam Nielsen joined Illinois Farm Bureau 21 years ago. He has been IFB’s Director of National Legislation & Policy Development since April 2009.  Nielsen plans and executes the organization’s national legislative program, works closely with the Illinois congressional delegation and federal agencies, and helps county Farm Bureaus develop legislative advocacy programs. Adam is responsible for executing IFB’s policy development program and coordinates the Illinois Ag Legislative Roundtable, a group of all agriculture associations and organizations in Illinois.  A former elected official, Adam served 12 years on the Normal (IL) Town Council.

Tory joined Oklahoma Electric Cooperative in 2006 as a member service rep but has spent the majority of her time in Marketing and Member Relations. After serving as editor for almost five years, she found her dream job in education and non- profit work. She often says she has the best job because she gets to play with kids and plan fun volunteer activities for OEC employees. Tory earned her Certified Cooperative Communicator designation in 2018. Tory and her husband have three children (ages 21 – 26) who are adulting successfully (so far). They spend their time renovating their 1920s bungalow, gardening, traveling, and looking for that next adventure

Lauren Quinlan of Mexico, Missouri, recently began her senior year at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Lauren is earning her bachelor’s degree in agricultural education, communications and leadership, with a minor in agribusiness management and certificate in floral artistry and management. After graduating this December, Lauren plans to begin a master’s program within the same department and eventually pursue a career in agricultural communications, consumer outreach and education or public relations. Most recently, Lauren worked in MFA Incorporated’s communications department as their 2021 summer intern. During her 12-week internship, Lauren strengthened her skills in all facets of communications, while assisting with creating various projects for MFA’s internal and public-facing audiences. Lauren loves cows, coffee and ice cream. When she’s not on MU’s campus, Lauren enjoys spending time on her family’s farm, creating floral arrangements, cooking and watching sunsets.

Domanique is currently a student at Iowa State University, majoring in Agricultural Business with a minor in Agronomy. She grew up on a small hobby farm in Northwest Iowa and graduated from high school in 2018. She continued her education at Iowa Lakes Community College, where she earned my Associates in Arts, graduating in the spring of 2019. Domanique then transferred to Iowa State University in the fall of 2019, where she is involved in the Agricultural Business Club as a chair of the New Member Engagement Committee. She will be graduating from Iowa State University this fall.

Brianna Wall, a Certified Cooperative Communicator, is in her 15th year at Oklahoma Electric Cooperative and serves as Creative Director. She designs all external and internal communications pieces, and her work has been awarded locally and nationally. In addition, she serves on NRECA’s Council of Rural Electric Communicators and NRECA’s Young Adult Member Engagement task force. One of her greatest passions is giving back to her community of Moore, Oklahoma, by serving on several nonprofit boards of directors and co-chairing the local Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Moore program.