2022 LINDA S WEINDRUCH AWARD - ANN STOCKER
In 2015, Ann R Stocker retired from Cargill after serving in a variety of positions from sales to construction accounting to operational accounting to software development and finally to a tax position created just for her. She continued her career working part-time at RSM US LLP and Clow Valve Company, retiring again in 2021.
Ann grew up in four different states and Puerto Rico but settled in Albia, Iowa for her senior year of high school. She received a B.A. in Accounting from Central College and an M.B.A. with distinction from Keller Graduate School of Management. At Cargill, she worked closely with the Corporate Tax Department on various tax matters, audits and economic development projects for Corn Milling's nine manufacturing plants and distribution terminals. She worked with their Government Relations staff as well on tax legislation by lobbying in both Iowa and Nebraska and bringing local matters to their attention when needed.
Ann is a former chairman of ITA's Board of Directors (2014, 2015) and is still active on the property and sales and use tax committees. She has served on the Streamlined Sales Tax Committee, Indian Hills Regional Development and the South Central Workforce Development Boards. Currently, she serves as Vice-Chair on the Board of Trustees and as a Director for their Foundation supporting Monroe County Hospital and Clinics. She is active as a SHIIP volunteer counselor and volunteers for both AARP and United Way serving as an income tax preparer. She is very active in her church and community organizations.
Ann and her husband, Michael, have two adult sons, Matt and Alex, who along with their families are involved in their farm operation located south of Albia.