Irrigation Association announces newly elected directors
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA (January 15, 2026) — The Irrigation Association is pleased to announce three new members of the IA Board of Directors.
- Tyler Fields, Sr. Director - Global Water Delivery, Valmont Industries Inc. (Tifton, Georgia)
- Jonathan Lauer, CIC, CLIA, CEO, Pro Outdoor, (Chesterfield, Missouri)
- A.J. van de Ven, President and CEO, Calsense (Carlsbad, California)
New directors began their terms at the conclusion of the 2025 Irrigation Show and Education Week and joined the other members who are continuing their terms from previous years. The IA Board is made up of 15 elected leaders in the irrigation industry.
The IA welcomes these new leaders to the board and the association. Their contributions are essential to the IA’s work to elevate the impact and value of the industry and create an environment where irrigation businesses can thrive and grow.
“We’re pleased to welcome these new directors to the Irrigation Association Board,” said IA CEO Natasha Rankin. “Each brings experience that strengthens how the IA connects irrigation professionals and businesses to the real value they deliver – helping growers, communities and customers use water more effectively, grounded in responsible water stewardship. Their willingness to serve reflects a shared commitment to the future of irrigation and reinforces the board’s collective leadership as a credible, unifying voice for the industry.”
The IA Board of Directors is tasked with establishing the association’s strategic direction, policies and programs. Directors are nominated and elected each year by members of the association and represent the diversity of member types and market segments.
To learn more about the IA Board of Directors and view the complete roster, visit www.irrigation.org/boardofdirectors.