Gene Tapalman

Gene is from West Alexandria, OH where he farmed for more than 50 years on this 4th-generation farm and is now semi-retired. He has merged his 560-acre operation with that of a local, young producer and he assists him in many ways. Gene and wife JoEllen have three grown children and five grandchildren.

Gene wanted to be a Co-Alliance Board member because it has been a wonderful experience in his 30+ years of serving on the local cooperative board to see the development of the co-op through organic growth, acquisitions and mergers. He is excited to serve on the Co-Alliance Board to best serve fellow farmer-members.