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LANSING TRADE GROUP COMPANY OFFICERS
Bill Krueger, President & Chief Executive Officer
Biography
Bill Krueger is the CEO and President of Lansing Trade Group, LLC ("LTG") and President of Lansing Ethanol Services, LLC
("LES"). Bill joined LTG in 1995 as a wheat trader. His leadership has spurred the revitalization and substantial
growth of this 77 year old commodity trading company.
Under Bill's direction, LTG has profitably grown revenues over 500%. Bill has taken a leading role in the growth of LTG's traditional
businesses, while also directing the creation of trading opportunities in biofuels, additional agricultural products and various international markets.
The creation and success of LES as one of the largest physical trading companies in the ethanol industry is a solid example of Lansing
capabilities under Bill's direction. International growth in biofuels, container movements, vegetable oils, grains, and sugar are also
notable accomplishments for Lansing.
Bill has held various positions inside the Company; most recently he was named Chief Executive Officer in October 2005 and serves on the
Boards of both LTG and LES. In addition to serving on Lansing's Boards, Bill has Board duties for the following organizations:
- Recovery Data Connect, LLC
- MidAmerica Ice Cream Co LLC
- Kansas City Board of Trade
Bill also serves as an invited attendee at Board meetings of The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE).
Contact Information
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 27267
Overland Park, KS 66225
Phone: 913-748-3000
Fax: 913-748-3001
Kevin Clark, Chief Financial Officer
Biography
Kevin joined Lansing in 2007 as the company's Chief Financial Officer. Kevin, a CPA, was formerly a Corporate Vice President and Treasurer
of YRC Worldwide. He has previous experience at Yum! Brands, Koch Industries, and Ernst & Young. A native of Nebraska, he received his
undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in Accounting. He earned his MBA from DePaul University in Chicago.
Kevin is responsible for the financial aspects of Lansing while bringing additional experience and focus on business development and acquisitions.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 27267
Overland Park, KS 66225
Phone: 913-748-3000
Fax: 913-748-3001
Tom Irmen, Vice President — Business Development
Biography
Tom began working with Lansing in 2003 while an employee of The Andersons. Tom was named VP — Business Development in January 2005 and on June 30, 2005,
Tom became a Lansing employee with business development, management, and administration listed as his responsibilities. Tom had a 21 year working history
with The Andersons prior to joining our team, gaining a strong background in grain originations, futures, and risk management.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: 480 W. Dussel Drive
Maumee, OH 43537
Phone: 419-887-4329
Fax: 913-748-3058
Jim Jenks, Vice President — Finance
Biography
Jim joined Lansing in 1998 as Controller. Jim, a CPA, had previous experience with Meridian Instruments, Spartan Motors, Inc. and Touche
Ross & Co. He currently manages the accounting department for LTG. Jim has held the position of Controller, CFO and most recently, Vice
President of Finance.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 800
Okemos, MI 48805
Phone: 517-349-7630
Fax: 517-349-0633
Mark O'Donnell, Vice President — South America
Biography
Mark joined Lansing in 2005 as Controller, and was promoted to Vice President – Finance for Lansing Ethanol Services, LLC in 2006. In
2008, Mark assumed the responsibilities of establishing trading operations in South America. Prior to joining LTG, Mark was an assurance manager
at KPMG, primarily serving commodity traders and food processors. Mark graduated from Rockhurst University with a degree in Accounting and
Finance, and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 27267
Overland Park, KS 66225
Phone: 913-748-3000
Fax: 913-748-3001
Scott Mills, Vice President and General Manager - Lansing Ethanol Services (LES)
Biography
Scott graduated from Kansas State University in 1987 with a degree in Agriculture Economics. He began his grain merchandising career
with DeBruce and Scoular where he held a variety of positions at both companies. In 1997, he joined Lansing as a Location Manager. Scott
has since held various management positions within Lansing. In 2001 he was named Director of Marketing of Feed Grains and in 2003 promoted
to Vice President. He became General Manager of Lansing Ethanol Services in October of 2006. He has been a member of Lansing Trade Group
Board of Managers since 2002.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 27267
Overland Park, KS 66225
Phone: 913-748-3000
Fax: 913-748-3001
Mike Lemke, Vice President — Wheat & Feed Ingredients
Biography
After 14 years of Industry experience, Mike opened the Minneapolis, MN Office of Lansing Trade Group in 1997. In 2006, he relocated to
the company's corporate offices in Overland Park. Mike is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin — River Falls with a bachelor's
degree in Agricultural Marketing.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 27267
Overland Park, KS 66225
Phone: 913-748-3000
Fax: 913-748-3001
Brad Schultz, Vice President — Corn & Corn Products
Biography
Brad has over 26 years of experience in grain merchandising, corn processing and risk management. He is currently Vice President and Director
of Marketing for Feed Grains and Corn Co-Products. In addition, he is responsible for the Company's Idaho grain operations, serves as President
and Board Chairman of Red Cloud Grain, LLC and is Vice President and Board Member of Wright Lorenz Grain Co., Inc. Brad joined Lansing Trade
Group in 2003 and is a graduate of Carleton College.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 27267
Overland Park, KS 66225
Phone: 913-748-3000
Fax: 913-748-3001
Chris Ribordy, Vice President – International
Biography
Chris is a graduate of Illinois State University; he joined Lansing in 2007 with over 15 years of merchandising experience. Chris's knowledge of
the domestic and international markets allow him to merchandise many different vegetable oils and oilseeds, while continuing to grow strong
relationships and offer excellent customer service.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: 141 West Jackson, Suite 1720
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 312-705-1916
Peter Grady, Vice President – Proprietary Trading
Biography
Peter began his grain merchandising career with Continental Grain working out of a number of their US offices. He
gained significant international experience in Switzerland while employed at Tradigrain. Peter joined Lansing in
2006 with over 17 years of merchandising experience and in 2008; he was promoted to Vice President. Peter's in-depth
knowledge of the domestic and international commodity markets allows him to merchandise many different grains, expanding
upon his strong background in futures, options and proprietary trading.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: 11859 Pecos St. Suite 330
Westminster, CO 80234
Telephone: 303-410-8100
Fax: 913-748-4413
Weston Heide, Vice President — Finance & Strategy
Biography
Weston joined Lansing in 2008 and has 12 years of experience in the energy industry and related commodity risk management. Weston's
background includes management advisory consulting in strategy, risk management and operational areas. Prior to joining LTG, he was
a senior manager in the Capital Markets consulting practice at Deloitte & Touche. Weston holds an MBA degree from Columbia
University and the University of California, Berkeley, and graduated from Trinity University with a degree in Business Administration.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 27267
Overland Park, KS 66225
Phone: 913-748-3000
Fax: 913-748-3001
Chuck Lapke, Vice President — Trade & Organizational Development
Biography
Chuck is a graduate of Iowa State University; he joined Lansing in 2002 with over 16 years of merchandising experience and has since
held various management positions within the Company. Chuck has strong knowledge of the domestic and international markets and
experience in grain merchandising, biodiesel trading and risk management. In 2008, Chuck was promoted to Vice President — Trade
& Organizational Development assuming responsibility for trade expansion as well as directing the organizational development
activities at Lansing.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 27267
Overland Park, KS 66225
Phone: 913-748-3000
Fax: 913-748-3001
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