John Dodson, First Vice President
American Soybean Association

John Dodson, a farmer from Halls, Tenn., is First Vice President of the American Soybean Association (ASA). He is one of nine soybean growers who make up the ASA Executive Committee.

Dodson is Chairman of ASA's Public Affairs Committee. He has served on the Public Affairs Committee for the last five years. During the 2003-2004 term he also served on the Investment Committee.

As a member of the Tennessee Soybean Association for nearly 20 years, Dodson has served his state association in the positions of secretary, treasurer, vice president and president. For nine years, Dodson has also served as Chairman of Tennessee Soy Promotion.

Dodson farms 600 acres of soybeans annually. In addition, he produces corn and cotton, and has a small cow/calf herd.

The American Soybean Association is a national, not-for-profit, grassroots membership organization that develops and implements policies to increase the profitability of its members and the entire soybean industry.

The American Soybean Association was founded in 1920.