Penni serves as the organization’s Membership and Events Director. She manages all of the functions of the Michigan Corn Growers Association, sponsorship and partnerships, MCGA events and the internship program.

Penni joined the Michigan Corn staff in 2006 and currently serves as the organization’s Membership and Events Coordinator. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Interpersonal and Public Communications/Business from Central Michigan University and has a diverse background with many years of experience working in the nonprofit sector. Previously, she resided in Hawaii, Washington, Tennessee and Louisiana. She currently lives in Dewitt with her husband and two teenage children and can be frequently spotted driving throughout the state to her kids various sporting events.