2024 Legislative & Tax Update

Join us for an insightful dive into the latest legislative developments shaping the cooperative tax landscape in 2024. This 60-minute Zoom presented by Lisa Van Doren, Vice President and Chief of Staff for Government Affairs at NCFC will guide you through key changes and implications of the latest legislative updates. Discover how these key changes impact your cooperative organization and uncover the implications for your bottom line. Whether you're a seasoned cooperative professional or new to the field, this webinar is your ticket to staying ahead of the curve and maximizing your tax strategies.

Presenter and Moderator Bios

Presenter: Lisa Van Doren, Vice President & Chief of Staff, Government Affairs, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives

Lisa Van Doren serves as Vice President and Chief of Staff for Government Affairs at the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. In this capacity, she oversees NCFC’s government affairs staff and directs NCFC’s public policy agenda. She serves as NCFC liaison to the Congressional Farmer Cooperative Caucus and coordinates the activities of the NCFC Government Affairs Committee.

Prior to joining NCFC in 2008, Lisa served as Director of Public Policy for the National Corn Growers Association. She also served as Professional Staff for the House Committee on Agriculture. There she worked on the 2002 Farm Bill and managed numerous key legislative issues including food safety inspection programs, crop protection regulations, specialty crops, energy, clean air, and forest management.

Lisa also worked in the personal office of former Rep. Charles Stenholm (D-TX) and was an intern for former Rep. Ciro D. Rodriguez (D-TX).

A native Texan, Lisa was raised in Hondo, about 45 miles west of San Antonio, on a beef cattle and horse ranch. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Development. Lisa also earned a Master of Science in Environmental Sciences from The Johns Hopkins University. She lives in Washington, DC, with her husband, Terry, and their two children.

Moderator: Wayne Sine, CPA, Education Director, National Society of Accountant for Cooperatives

After retiring as Tax Director for Southern States Cooperative, Wayne Sine was asked to serve as Education Director for NSAC. He has been a long-time and active member of NSAC, having served as past President of the Atlantic Chapter and past Chair of the Tax Committee. In addition to his work with NSAC, Wayne has served on the Legal, Tax, and Accounting (LTA) Committee of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Chaired the Tax Committees for both the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Virginia Manufacturers Association, served on the Tax Policy Committee of the Virginia Society of CPAs, and served as past Region Vice President for the Tax Executives Institute.