National Biodiesel Board Members Elect Governing Board
Governing Board Welcomes One New Member, Seven Returning Leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – National Biodiesel Board members selected their trade association leadership, electing seven returning governing board members and one new member to serve on the leadership committee.
"Biodiesel is one of our nation's valuable tools to fight greenhouse gas and enhance energy security," said Gary Haer, NBB vice chair. "The leadership for the biodiesel trade association clearly reflects the wide spread benefits and positive impact of our diverse industry."
Officers elected to lead the board are:
- Ed Hegland, chairman, Minnesota Soybean Promotion and Research Council (farmer)
- Gary Haer, vice chair, Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (producer)
- Ed Ulch, secretary, Iowa Soybean Association, (at large)
- Jim Conway, treasurer, Griffin Industries (renderer/producer)
Biodiesel board members also voted to fill eight board member spots. Board members elected to the Governing Board include officers and:
- Darryl Brinkmann, American Soybean Association (at large)
- Kris Kappenman, ADM (producer)
- Bob Metz, South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council (at large)
- Ron Marr, Minnesota Soybean Processors (at large)
Greg Anderson, Denny Mauser, David Womack, Robert Stobaugh, Greg Hopkins, Doug Smith and Dave Lyons also serve on the Governing Board.
Based in Jefferson City, Mo., NBB is dedicated to supporting the commercial biodiesel industry. Its membership is comprised of biodiesel producers, state, national, and international feedstock and processor organizations; fuel marketers and distributors; and technology providers.
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Readers can learn more about renewable, sustainable biodiesel by visiting www.biodiesel.org.
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