Advisory Council on Agriculture, Small Business and Labor
The purpose of the Council is to promote communication between the Chicago Fed and representatives from agriculture, small business and labor sectors in the Seventh Federal Reserve District.
Meetings
The Council members serve a two-year term and meet twice a year to provide their views on current business conditions to Chicago Fed President Charles Evans and other senior officials of the Bank. Input from Council members on regional economic conditions helps contribute to the Federal Reserve System's formulation of national monetary policy.
Advisory Council members are nominated by individuals and organizations representing a broad cross-section of the Midwest economy. The half-day Council meetings are moderated by President Evans and other Chicago Fed officials.
Council Members
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Brian K. Acton President and Chief Executive Officer BMWC Constructors, Inc. Indianapolis, IN |
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Renaye Manley International Representative Service Employees International Union Chicago, IL |
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Stacie R. Behler Group Vice President, Public Affairs and Communication Meijer, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI |
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Craig Miller Chief Executive Officer Association for Corporate Growth in Chicago Chicago, IL |
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Michelle Behrenwald Vice Chair and Co-owner AIS Construction Equipment Corp. Grand Rapids, MI |
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William (Bill) Phelan President and Co-founder PayNet, Inc. Skokie, IL |
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Rhandi Berth Vice President Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership Milwaukee, WI |
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Raj G. Rao President and Chief Executive Office Indiana Municipal Power Agency Carmel, IN |
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George Corona Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Kelly Services, Inc. Troy, MI |
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Jonathan M. Sargent Executive Vice President Todd & Sargent, Inc. Ames, IA |
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Diane Cullinan Oberhelman Chairman and Founding Partner Cullinan Properties, Ltd. Peoria, IL |
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Rick Tuttle |
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Randall W. Eberts President W. E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research |
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Larry Wappel, Sr. President and Chief Executive Officer Wappel Grain and Herb San Pierre, IN |
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Terrence Healy Special Assistant to the General President and Vice President Laborers’ International Union of North America Chicago, IL |
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Andrew Warrington President United Conveyor Corporation Waukegan, IL |
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Michael (Mick) Guttau Chairman TS Banking Group Treynor, IA |
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Wyman B. Winston Executive Director Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority Madison, WI |
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Christine Hammerlund President and Chief Executive Officer Assured Healthcare Staffing Gurnee, IL |
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Michael Withey President Tool Steel Service, Inc. Bridgeview, IL |
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Esther López Secretary-treasurer UFCW International Washington, DC |
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David Woodburn Chief Executive Officer Blue Prairie Brands, LLC Chicago, IL |
