South Dakota Corn Utilization Council (SDCUC)
SDCUC Board Members
David Gillen - District 11 - Treasurer
David Gillen of White Lake, S.D., farms using no-till on corn, wheat, and soybeans. Having farmed since 1978, Gillen has a degree from Mitchell Tech in Ag Marketing and Management. He joined the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council Board in March of 2007.
Gillen also previously served on the South Dakota Corn Growers Association board, and led the SDCGA as a past president.
David and his wife Carol have five children; Ryan, Bryce, Stephanie, Kristy and Megan. In his spare time, he likes to hunt ducks and network with other producers.
David has participated in a number of other agriculture-related groups, serving as the State Director of the South Dakota No-Till Association and on the National Corn Growers Association Public Policy Action Team.David believes the most important issue facing today's corn producer is “being a low cost producer and staying competitive in the world market place.”