Leesburg's Kip Tom Named To Indiana Chamber Of Commerce Board Post
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INDIANAPOLIS - Kip Tom, chief executive officer and president of Tom Farms, Leesburg, was named to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce board of directors Friday, effective immediately.
According to a press release from the Chamber, "As the 'Voice of Indiana Business,' the Indiana Chamber is dedicated to providing member companies with numerous cost-saving benefits and timely business information that will enable them to grow their companies. The Chamber represents more than 4,900 member companies that employ 800,000 Hoosier workers."Tom is among the Chamber's 125 board members who are presidents, CEOs and high-level executives from companies throughout the state.
The Chamber's board of directors plays a vital role in developing all aspects of the organization's business advocacy efforts. Members serve on various committees that research key topics and define policy positions for adoption by the entire board each fall. These positions are used by the Chamber's lobbying team to initiate and evaluate legislation at the Statehouse and in Congress.
Tom took his family farm from a conservative local operation to an early adapter of more aggressive business principles and technologies now available in the industry, according to the press release. The farm is a leader in seed corn productions and provides services globally.
Tom serves on local, state and national boards including the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and John Deere's Global Advisory Board.
"Kip's vast knowledge of the agriculture industry will be a great asset to the Indiana Chamber. I welcome him to this latest role as a board member and thank him for his commitment to promoting Indiana business and its workers," said Indiana Chamber President Kevin Brinegar.
Tom's three-year term as an Indiana Chamber board member runs through 2011.
