OUR TEAM
Mark Hennessey
President/CEO
Mark Hennessey, assumed the role as President/CEO for INEDA on January 1, 2020. Hennessey has worked in multiple industries where information technology was his core focus. Outside of work, he competes on the USA Powerlifting team and enjoys weekend trips with his wife, riding his Harley and taking in the back roads of rural America.
Tom Junge
Iowa Field Director
Tom has been with INEDA for more than 30 years and is the official Expo Director. Tom stays busy managing both the Nebraska Ag Expo and the Iowa Ag Expo. In his free time, Tom enjoys watching college and NFL football, fruit gardening, and taking trips with his wife and children.
Cindy Feldman
Marketing Director
For nine years, Cindy has managed marketing and communication efforts for INEDA and Ag Expos through print, digital, and social media. Outside of work, Cindy can be found traveling, hunting for cool vintage finds, running, biking, and hanging out with her dog, Jack.
Phil Erdman
Director of Dealer and Government Relations
Phil has been an active leader and advocate for over two decades. A native Nebraskan, he grew up on his family’s farm and returned to farm after college. He has also been a banking professional, elected official, advisor to U.S. Senator, and team leader. Phil enjoys spending time with his wife, four children, and their dog, cheering on the Huskers, coaching his kids’ sports teams, golfing, and boating.
Jamie Mertz
Director of Dealer and Government Relations
Jamie brings a wealth of dealership experience with him. He was raised in a fourth-generation family-owned John Deere dealership—J.B. Mertz & Son. Outside of work, Jamie enjoys golfing, spending time with his daughter and fiancée, playing board games, and watching movies.
Donna Miller
Operations Manager
Donna has kept INEDA humming for the past 30 years, coordinating the inner workings of INEDA programs and tracking membership. When she’s not analyzing spreadsheets, Donna enjoys flower gardening, reading, and spending time with her husband and grandchildren.
Sydney Upah
Marketing Communications Designer
Sydney bring a keen eye for detail and creative flair to the INEDA team as the graphic designer. Outside of work, Sydney enjoys all things nature: gardening, hiking, biking, birdwatching, woodworking, traveling, cuddling her three cats, and tending to her houseplants.
Gwen Parks
Controller
Gwen joined the INEDA team in 2019 where she stays busy overseeing all of INEDA’s financials. In her free time, Gwen enjoys sewing, reading, taking photographs, and spending time with her husband and children.
Laurie Haeder
Ag Expo Coordinator
Laurie is the newest member of the INEDA team. She assists the Expo director with both Ag Expos, board meeting preparation, and event planning. Outside of work, Laurie enjoys bicycling, outdoor concerts, traveling, and spoiling her energetic mini-Aussie pup.