Leadership Team
Unity. Action. Influence.
Meet the dedicated and passionate leaders of American Agri-Women. Our team is committed to promoting and advocating for agriculture, ensuring our voices are heard by the public, and our government. Officers are elected to two year terms at our annual Convention in the fall. Get to know our team members and their roles below.
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President
Vital Issues and Membership
Kim Bremmer
Wisconsin Women for Agriculture
Kim Bremmer is a visionary leader and Founder and Owner of Ag Inspirations, LLC., as well as the Marketing Director for Marieke Gouda and the Executive Director of Venture Dairy Cooperative. With a strong commitment to serving the dairy farming community, Kim has played a pivotal role in helping shape the landscape of agriculture in Wisconsin. She has spearheaded efforts to empower farmers through her strategic vision to foster advocating for their interests in the ever-evolving agriculture sector. Kim's dedication extends to her abilities to be a tireless champion in Wisconsin's political arena. As an eloquent communicator and advocate for agriculture, Kim shares her expertise as a Professional Speaker and Communications Consultant through Ag Inspirations LLC, engaging diverse audiences on communication and leadership in advocacy. Her dynamic presence and commitment to the agricultural community are further evident in her contributions over the years serving American Agri-Women in various capacities, solidifying her as a respected voice and thought leader in the field. We look forward to her leadership in 2026 and beyond!

First Vice President
Maggie Howley
Montana Agri-Women
Maggie Howley of Custer, Montana, serves as First Vice President of American Agri-Women, bringing a lifetime of agricultural leadership and advocacy to the national stage. Maggie grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, where her connection to agriculture began at an early age and has shaped her lifelong commitment to farming and rural communities. She was a founding member of Montana Agri-Women and has been deeply involved in promoting agriculture, supporting youth projects, and strengthening agri-advocacy at both the state and national levels. In addition to her work with Agri-Women, Maggie has been active in national Pony Club activities and is passionate about gardening, travel, horses, and spending time with her grandchildren.
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Vice President
Communications
Vikkie Beckere
Illinois Agri-Women
Vikkie Becker proudly serves as Vice President of Communications for American Agri-Women. She brings decades of experience in agriculture, media, and leadership to the role, along with a deep passion for connecting and elevating the voices of women in agriculture across the country. A lifelong advocate for agriculture, Vikkie and her husband, Marc, have farmed corn and soybeans in Illinois for nearly 40 years. Alongside their son Reece and grandson Warner, they also raise Boer goats, making agriculture a true multi-generational family commitment. Professionally, she works in radio media, specializing in advertising, community outreach, and relationship building. She understands the power of storytelling and the importance of clear, authentic communication. Through her involvement in AAW’s Road to Influence program and other leadership initiatives, Vikkie is committed to strengthening connections between affiliates, sharing member stories, and ensuring AAW’s voice remains strong, clear, and impactful nationwide. Vikkie also received the 2025 Raising Star Award for her dedication to American Agri-Women and helping behind the scenes.

Vice President
Education
Debbie Bacigalupi
Nevada Agri-Women
Debbie Bacigalupi is a dedicated businesswoman, and passionate agriculture advocate. A proud sixth-generation Californian, Debbie's roots run deep in agriculture, where her family has worked to provide healthy, nutrient-rich food to their community. As someone who cherishes the land and her animals, Debbie is committed to advocating for the protection of private property rights, and addressing overregulation that impacts farmers and ranchers. Her entrepreneurial spirit and critical thinking drive her efforts to tackle California's challenges, including economic uncertainty and the erosion of individual liberties. With a solutions-oriented approach, Debbie works tirelessly to protect future generations and uphold the values that make California extraordinary.

Treasurer
Sheila Curry
Maine Agri-Women
National Treasurer for American Agri‑Women. She brings energy, experience, and a true love for rural America to everything she does. Sheila and her husband own two growing ag‑based businesses: Aroostook Testing & Consulting Laboratory, focused on research and development, and Currie Chemical Company, which manufactures and sells specialty agriculture inputs to growers around the world. On top of her entrepreneurial work, Sheila has spent the last ten years with Michael Foods Inc. as an Accounting Manager II, supporting the Pineland Farms Potato Company and Farm Fresh processing plants. Her accounting career spans more than 40 years—starting back when she helped manage the books for her family’s business as a teenager. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Husson University and spent many years as the Controller for a multi million dollar construction company before moving into agriculture full‑time. A proud member of Maine Agri-Women, Sheila loves advocating for agriculture, supporting local growers, and working in the natural resource economy. Whether she’s working with numbers, solving problems at work, or championing rural families; Sheila brings a can‑do attitude and a heart for service that she hopes strengthens the communities that feed the nation. On the personal side, Sheila’s world is anchored by family and faith. She’s been married for 27 years and is the proud mom of four daughters—Emilee, Rilee, Libbee, and Maggee—and an even prouder Grammy to her grandson Carver and granddaughters Freya and Ella. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her volunteering at church or other community organizations, crafting, helping someone in need, soaking up sunshine in Puerto Rico, or spending time at lake side cabin in Northern Maine. Sheila brings positivity, experience, and a genuine love for people to every role she takes on—and she’s always ready to step up, lend a hand, and make a difference.

Secretary
Alex Henderson
Texas Agri-Women
Alexandra Henderson Al-ag grew up on her family’s grain farm in north-central Indiana, where she developed a lifelong passion for agriculture. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University, where she also served as Dairy Club President. Today, Alex works as a Cash Commodity Trader at Pedestal Commodity Group, LLC, specializing in price discovery, physical commodity trading, and building customized market reports for dairy clients across the United States. She is deeply committed to advancing agriculture through leadership and advocacy, serving as National Secretary for American Agri-Women and Treasurer for both Texas Agri-Women and theTexas Agri-Women Panhandle Chapter. Outside of her professional work, Alex is passionate about mentoring and community involvement. She serves as the Hartley High School cheer coach and lives with her husband and their three dogs on a dairy farm in West Texas. Through her work and volunteer efforts, Alex strives to strengthen the agricultural industry while supporting the next generation of leaders.

Past President
Rose Tryon
California Women for Agriculture
Rose Tryon is a fifth‑generation farmer from Del Norte County, California, where her family has stewarded the land since 1884. Raised on a beef, dairy, and potato ranch, Rose and her husband, Michael VanCott, continue her family’s ranching and Portuguese immigrant farming traditions on their operation. Rose’s career has always centered on service. Before returning full‑time to agriculture, she served as a District Attorney investigator specializing in child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence investigations. She also has experience in agricultural bookkeeping and regulatory compliance, supporting the financial and operational resilience of family farms. A longtime member of American Agri‑Women (AAW), Rose served as the organization’s National President from 2024–2025 and now serves as Past President. She previously served as the 25th State President of California Women for Agriculture (CWA) and held multiple leadership roles at the state and local levels. Within AAW, her service includes six years on the AAW Foundation Board, multiple terms as Natural Resources Co‑Director, and participation on several national committees. In 2022, she received the AAW LEAVEN Award in recognition of her contributions to agriculture and rural communities. After losing her home in the 2018 Camp Fire, Rose was elected to the Paradise Town Council, where she helped guide long‑term recovery efforts and represented the community on regional boards including the Butte County Air Quality Management District and the Butte County Association of Governments. She also served on the boards of the Butte County Farm Bureau and the Butte County Fire Safe Council. Rose continues to elevate rural voices as a Farm Journal Foundation Farmer Ambassador and as a member of the Farm Service Agency California State Committee. She remains committed to strengthening the resilience and prosperity of America’s farming families.
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