Richardton, North Dakota dairy farmer Jerry Messer has stepped down as chairman of the Midwest Dairy Association corporate board and Allen Merrill of Parker, South Dakota was elected to the job. The new first vice president is Charles Krause of Buffalo. Dan Grunhovd of Gary was reelected as treasurer. The Minnesota division of Midwest Dairy also has new leadership. Ken Herbranson of Clitherall did not seek another term as chair and Barb Liebenstein of Dundas was elected to that position. Charles Krause is vice chair. Suzanne Vold of Glenwood is secretary and Tom Walsh of Murdock is treasurer.