Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is the conductor that run the organization. Every year we elect a President Elect (serves a three year term) and either a Secretary or a Treasurer (they serve alternating two year terms). The Executive Committee consists of:

President - John Beck, PSS (term ends Dec 2025)
Past President - Wayne Cymbaluk, PSS (term ends Dec 2024)
President Elect - Luke Lunde, PSS (term ends Dec 2026)
Treasurer - David Bauer, PSS (term ends Dec 2025)
Secretary - Aaron Hyams (term ends Dec 2024)

Contact MAPSS if you are interested in becoming part of this dynamic committee.

Education Committee

The mission of the Education Committee is to develop specific educational projects and activities that promote the increase in knowledge of soils and the profession of soil science for children and adults in the state of Minnesota. The Education Committee consists of:

Howard Hobbs
Mark Perry
Steve Lawler, PSS

Awards Committee

The mission of the Award Committee is to recognize the achievements and success of our members.

Jorja DuFresne

Membership Committee

The mission of the Membership Committee is to conduct activities, which provide the opportunity for and encourage soil scientist and other interested individuals to join MAPSS. Goal is to is to increase membership of MAPSS for full, associate, and student members.

Joseph Brennan
Luke Lunde, PSS

Professional Practice Committee

The mission of the Professional Practice Committee is to promote and sponsor activities related to professional practice of soil science. This committee also offers Test Fee Reimbursement for a portion of the Fundamental of Soil Science exam.

Jim Balogh, PSS
Kelly Bopray, PSS

Scholarship and Funding Committee

The mission of the Scholarship and Funding Committee is to select one or more recipients of a MAPSS scholarship annually.

Suzanne Frances, PSS (Chair)
David Bauer, PSS
John Beck, PSS
Nic Jelinski, PhD
Gary Krueger, PSS