2025 Director Elections - District 4 candidates

May 29, 2025

Marty Danzer - Carroll (Incumbent)

Marty Danzer grows soybeans and corn and raises cattle on his farm near Carroll.

He earned an associates of art degree from Iowa Western Community College.

Marty serves as a director on the Iowa Soybean Association Board of Directors. He’s been involved with the Carroll County Cattleman’s Association and as a member of the Carroll County Board of Supervisors.

Why are you interested in serving on the ISA board?

I am interested in continuing to serve on the board to learn about issues facing the soybean industry and to continue to communicate with soybean producers about the issues.

What's the biggest issue facing Iowa soybean farmers right now and how can the board address it?

The top issue is soybean exports and tariffs. We must continue to find new markets for our soybeans. We can continue to communicate with state and federal legislators.

James Hepp - Rockwell City

James Hepp grows soybeans, corn, rye and oats on his farm in Calhoun County. He is also a crop insurance agent and operates an ag retail business with regenerative products. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Northwest Missouri State.

In addition to serving as a voting delegate, James has been active in the Iowa Soybean Association with ISA’s Experience Class, Communications Squad, District Advisory Committee and Grassroots Fellowship. James has been active with Iowa Corn Growers Association and has served on the Calhoun County Farm Bureau Board of Directors as its president. He also serves his community as a volunteer firefighter.

Why are you interested in serving on the ISA board?

I want to be more active with the Iowa Soybean Association and take on leadership roles in the organization to help benefit all farmers and rural Iowans. My farming and crop insurance experience, combined with being a young, first-generation farmer, will bring a lot to the table.

What's the biggest issue facing Iowa soybean farmers right now and how can the board address it?

The biggest challenge is profitability. We need to find different markets and more uses for our soybeans.

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