Keystone Announces Newly Elected Board Members
Jan 14, 2026
Keystone Cooperative is pleased to announce the election of three members to its Board of Directors. These individuals will play a vital role in guiding the cooperative’s strategic direction and ensuring continued success for our members and communities.
The newly elected directors are:
Adam Schwering farms over 2,000 acres of corn and soybeans in northern Rush County, Indiana, alongside his father and brother. Their diversified operation includes drainage tile installation and a wean-to-finish swine business. A Purdue University graduate in Farm Management, Adam is committed to sustainable farming for future generations. He serves as a captain with the Raleigh Volunteer Fire Department, is active in St. Mary Catholic Church, and has held leadership roles with the Rush County Agricultural Association and Harvest Land.
Cory Himsel farms 4,500 acres of corn and soybeans in Danville, Indiana, with his brother and manages 10,000 head of swine as a contract grower for Northwind Pork (Keystone). A graduate of Western Kentucky University with a degree in Agriculture, Cory is active in the Hendricks County Pork Producers and previously served on the Danville Community School Board.
Tim Burke farms 2,950 acres of corn and soybeans near Monticello, Indiana, with his son and nephew. A Purdue graduate, Tim has decades of experience in farming and agricultural leadership, including past roles as president of the Carroll County Extension Board and Pork Producers, and nearly 40 years as a 4-H leader. He previously chaired Excell Co-op and Co-Alliance and now serves on Keystone Cooperative’s Executive Committee.
In District 4 the incumbent director Dale Johnson ran unopposed for re-election.
Brad Plank is part of a fourth-generation family farm in southern Cass County, Indiana, producing corn, soybeans, and tomatoes under contract for Red Gold. A 2012 Purdue graduate in Agricultural Economics, Brad farms alongside his father and is passionate about ensuring opportunities for farms of all sizes. He serves on the Cass County Farm Bureau Board, volunteers with the 4-H Sheep Committee, and is president of the Board of Trustees at Community of Faith Church.
“Our board is instrumental in shaping policies and driving initiatives that strengthen Keystone Cooperative and the agricultural community we serve,” said Kevin Still, President & CEO. “We are excited to welcome these leaders and look forward to their contributions as we continue to grow and innovate.”
Election results were announced during Keystone Cooperative’s Annual Meeting held on January 13, 2026, at the cooperative’s headquarters in Indianapolis. Members also heard from agricultural economist David Widmar, who shared insights on current trends and the farm economy.
A highlight of the meeting was the discussion of patronage being paid back to members based on 2025 earnings. 100% of member net profits are being returned directly to members through patronage. Keystone Cooperative will distribute $57 million in patronage to eligible farmer-members who did business with the cooperative in 2025.
For more information about Keystone Cooperative and its leadership, visit www.keystonecoop.com.
The newly elected directors are:
DISTRICT 1: Adam Schwering – Rushville, IN
Adam Schwering farms over 2,000 acres of corn and soybeans in northern Rush County, Indiana, alongside his father and brother. Their diversified operation includes drainage tile installation and a wean-to-finish swine business. A Purdue University graduate in Farm Management, Adam is committed to sustainable farming for future generations. He serves as a captain with the Raleigh Volunteer Fire Department, is active in St. Mary Catholic Church, and has held leadership roles with the Rush County Agricultural Association and Harvest Land.
DISTRICT 2: Cory Himsel – Danville, IN
Cory Himsel farms 4,500 acres of corn and soybeans in Danville, Indiana, with his brother and manages 10,000 head of swine as a contract grower for Northwind Pork (Keystone). A graduate of Western Kentucky University with a degree in Agriculture, Cory is active in the Hendricks County Pork Producers and previously served on the Danville Community School Board.
DISTRICT 3: Tim Burke – Monticello, IN
Tim Burke farms 2,950 acres of corn and soybeans near Monticello, Indiana, with his son and nephew. A Purdue graduate, Tim has decades of experience in farming and agricultural leadership, including past roles as president of the Carroll County Extension Board and Pork Producers, and nearly 40 years as a 4-H leader. He previously chaired Excell Co-op and Co-Alliance and now serves on Keystone Cooperative’s Executive Committee.
In District 4 the incumbent director Dale Johnson ran unopposed for re-election.
DISTRICT 5: Brad Plank – Walton, IN
Brad Plank is part of a fourth-generation family farm in southern Cass County, Indiana, producing corn, soybeans, and tomatoes under contract for Red Gold. A 2012 Purdue graduate in Agricultural Economics, Brad farms alongside his father and is passionate about ensuring opportunities for farms of all sizes. He serves on the Cass County Farm Bureau Board, volunteers with the 4-H Sheep Committee, and is president of the Board of Trustees at Community of Faith Church.
“Our board is instrumental in shaping policies and driving initiatives that strengthen Keystone Cooperative and the agricultural community we serve,” said Kevin Still, President & CEO. “We are excited to welcome these leaders and look forward to their contributions as we continue to grow and innovate.”
Election results were announced during Keystone Cooperative’s Annual Meeting held on January 13, 2026, at the cooperative’s headquarters in Indianapolis. Members also heard from agricultural economist David Widmar, who shared insights on current trends and the farm economy.
A highlight of the meeting was the discussion of patronage being paid back to members based on 2025 earnings. 100% of member net profits are being returned directly to members through patronage. Keystone Cooperative will distribute $57 million in patronage to eligible farmer-members who did business with the cooperative in 2025.
For more information about Keystone Cooperative and its leadership, visit www.keystonecoop.com.