District 3
Gary Waninger is the incumbent director for District 3.
He and his wife, Jackie, live two miles east of Fulda in Harrison Township with their son, Ryan. Waninger, along with two of his brothers, farm approximately 800 acres and raise corn, soybeans, hay and wheat. They also have a cattle operation.
Waninger is a director and agent with St. Joseph Mutual Home Insurance Company. He is also a member of the National Farmers Organization, Sons of the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus. He also serves on the Operation Round Up® board of trustees.
He has completed the NRECA director certification program to become a Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD).
He and his family attend St. Boniface Catholic Church in Fulda.
District 4
Dirk Stein is the incumbent director representing District 4.
He and his wife, Roxanna, live near Evanston in Spencer County. They have two grown children, Justin and Cody.
Stein is a graduate of Oakland City College with a degree in auto/diesel technology and is the owner/operator of Stein Turkey Farm LLC.
Stein is a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church where he serves on the board of finance. He is also treasurer for Finch Newton Water Company.
He has completed the NRECA director certification program to become a Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD).