Roger Victory for

MSU Trustee

A Trusted Leader for Michigan State.

Rooted in Agriculture.

Committed to Michigan State.

Roger Victory is a 4th generation farmer with deep roots in Michigan agriculture and a firsthand understanding of the challenges facing farmers and rural communities.

He is a lifelong agriculture advocate, graduate of MSU's Great Lakes Leadership Academy, and owner of Victory Farms. He understands the responsibility of stewarding Michigan State University’s land-grant mission.

With real-world experience in logistics, agriculture, and public service as a Michigan State Senator, Roger is running for MSU Trustee to ensure Michigan State continues serving students, agriculture, and communities across the state.

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State Senator Roger Victory Launches Campaign for Michigan State University Board of Trustees

Hudsonville, MI – State Senator Roger Victory announced today that he is seeking the office of Trustee on the Michigan State University Board.

Victory, a lifelong Michigan resident, has a long track record of public service. He is the owner and operator of Victory Farms – a fourth-generation family farm in West Michigan – and has served in an advisory role supporting agricultural programming at MSU for many years. In addition to this, Victory is a current member of the Michigan Senate, where he was first elected in 2019, and previously served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives (2013-2018). As a member of the Legislature, Victory has led on key University priorities including securing funding for the Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center at MSU.

He is committed to public service, and has always been passionate about education, and Michigan State University.

“Michigan State University needs to get back to its roots as a land grant University, and I believe I am the right person to bring that perspective back to the Michigan State University Board,” Victory noted. “We need common sense representation at MSU. This is a great University, with thousands of alumni making a difference in the world. The challenges that the University has faced in recent years are serious. They need practical leadership to refocus on the foundational principles the University was established for. I know I can bring that to the table.”

Victory owns and operates Victory Farms which specializes in root vegetables, winter squash, fall ornamentals, and other crops. Victory is involved in many organizations including as his local county farm bureau – where he previously served as president, as a board member of the Careerline Tech Center in Ottawa County, on the board of various local farm co-ops, and as an elder and deacon at First Hudsonville Christian Reformed Church.

“One issue I am passionate about is that food is health. MSU is a leader in agricultural research with an excellent medical school. MSU should be a leader nationally on the connection between what we eat and our health,” Victory noted. “I believe that more accountability and transparency is needed at MSU. For the first time our leading land grant University is without a voice representing agriculture on its Board. I can fill that gap.”

For more information on Roger Victory, please visit www.rogervictoryformsu.com and find him on social media.

Paid for by Roger Victory for MSU – PO Box 562 Hudsonville, MI 49426

Why Roger?

4th Generation farm owner/operator with decades of hands-on farming/Agriculture experience
Leadership Grounded in MSU and Michigan
Roger Victory brings a rare combination of agricultural expertise, policy experience, and direct connection to MSU’s Community Outreach mission (Extension mission).
Graduate of the Michigan State University Great Lakes Leadership Academy
Current member of the Great Lakes Leadership Academy (GLLA) Advisory Committee
Current Michigan State Senator
Former Michigan State Representative
Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics from Davenport University

Roger’s experience as a farm owner and graduate of MSU Extension’s Great Lakes Leadership Academy gives him firsthand experience with how MSU’s land-grant mission works in practice.

Priorities

Protect Academic Excellence

Support strong academic programs, faculty excellence, and degrees that prepare students for real-world careers.

Strengthen Agriculture & Extension

Champion MSU’s leadership in agriculture, food systems, and Extension programs that serve farmers, families, and communities statewide.

Affordability & Accountability

Promote responsible governance that respects taxpayers, students, and families while protecting MSU’s long-term strength.

Transparency & Trust

Ensure the Board of Trustees operates with integrity, clarity, and a focus on MSU’s mission—not politics.

We Endorse Roger Victory for MSU Trustee

Roger is endorsed by the following organizations. Please check back often as we update our website with new endorsements throughout the campaign.

Roger Victory campaign endorsement by Michigan Agri-Business Association. Green and white color scheme.

Roger Victory for MSU Trustee, endorsed by Michigan Corn Growers Association.

In the News

Interview with Mike Hewitt Show

January 17, 2026

Senator Victory joins The Mike Hewitt show to discuss why he is running for a seat on the MSU Board of Trustees. He is an Owner, Operator/Farmer of Victory Farms and has a vision of tying food and health to MSU's famous agricultural culture. He is the first interview on the January 17th podcast.

Listen to the Interview Here

Interview with WILS Morning Wake up Talk Radio

January 9, 2026

Senator Victory joins The Morning Wake-Up on 1320 WILS to announce his run for a seat on the MSU Board of Trustees. And he's a farmer! Hear his vision of tying food and health to MSU's famous agricultural culture.