The International Board of Directors represents the interests of all members in evolving and advancing GEAPS' strategic plan. The Board identifies and oversees the development and implementation of member programs and services that best serve GEAPS' core purpose -- providing forums that promote innovation and facilitate the exchange of ideas and information about grain industry operations safety, health, efficiency and environmental responsibility. GEAPS International bylaws define the board structure. GEAPS International Officers are also on the Board. To view this list as a roster with contact details, click here.
2010-2011 International Board Directors
Jeffrey A Caskey, Intermountain Chapter
The Scoular Co (term ends 2011)
Mr. Caskey is manager of operations for The Scoular Co, Ogden, UT. He first joined GEAPS in 1987 and has served in chapter and International leadership. Jeff was first elected in 2003 as an International Board director. For 2010-11, he also serves as a member of the Distance Education Program Oversight Committee.
Chad J Cook, Intermountain
Deseret Grain Storage (2011)
Mr. Cook is northwest regional grain technician for Deseret Grain Storage, Burley, ID. He joined GEAPS in 2002 and has served in chapter leadership. Chad was elected in 2008 as an International Board director. For 2010-11, he also serves as a member of the Distance Education Program Oversight Committee.
Mark Fedje, Minneapolis
General Mills Inc (2010)
Mr. Fedje is superintendent for General Mills Inc, Minneapolis, MN. He joined GEAPS in 1988 and has served in chapter and International leadership. Mark was elected in 2007 as an International Board director. At the International level he also served as Membership Committee Chair and as a member of the International Executive and Marketing Oversight Committees.
Deborah Good, Cornbelt
Brock Grain Sytems
Associates Board 2010-2011 Secretary (2013)
Ms. Good is district sales manager for Brock Grain Systems, Milford, IN. She joined GEAPS in 1995 and has served in International leadership. Deb was elected in 2007 as an Associates Board director. For 2010-11 she serves as an Associates Board representative to the GEAPS Exchange Educational Programming Committee. As Associates Board secretary, Deb was responsible for Associates Board communication and recordkeeping. The Associates Board secretary serves as a member of its Program Budget Committee and Sponsorship Co-Chair for GEAPS Exchange. The Associates Board Secretary is also one of three Associate-member representatives to the GEAPS International Board of Directors.
Jim Jundt, Inland Empire
Pacific Ethanol Columbia LLC (2012)
Mr. Jundt is commodities manager for Pacific Ethanol Columbia LLC, Boardman, OR. He joined GEAPS in 2000 and has served in chapter and International leadership. Jim was elected in 2009 as an International Board director. At the International level he also serves as a member of the Distance Education Program Oversight Committee and Educational Programming Committee for GEAPS Exchange.
Ben Lackey, Mid-South
Riceland Foods Inc (2013)
Mr. Lackey is director of commodity operations for Riceland Foods Inc, Stuttgart, AR. He joined GEAPS in 1984 and has served in chapter and International leadership. Ben was elected in 1992 as an International Board director. For 2010-11 he also serves as the International Board liaison to the Membership Committee.
Bill Merritt, Minneapolis
General Mills Inc (2013)
Mr. Merritt is director, grain operations and finance for General Mills Inc, Minneapolis, Minn., and joined GEAPS in 2007. Bill has served in International leadership as a member of the Educational Programming Committee for GEAPS Exchange. Bill was elected in 2010 as an International Board director.
Gregory L Rowe, Mid-Atlantic
Perdue AgriBusiness (2012)
Mr. Rowe is senior director for grain, soy processing & PACMA operations for Perdue AgriBusiness, Salisbury, MD. He first joined GEAPS in 1988 and has served in chapter and International leadership. Greg was elected in 2004 as an International Board director.
Steve Schmitt, Minneapolis
TE Ibberson Co
Associates Board 2010-2011 President (2011)
Mr. Schmitt is vice president of TE Ibberson Co, Hopkins, MN. He joined GEAPS in 1990 and has served in chapter and International leadership. Steve was elected in 2006 as an Associates Board director and in 2008 as an officer in succession to the office of Associates Board 2010-11 president. As Associates Board president, Steve chairs the Associates Board and membership meetings, and serves as an ex-officio member of all Associate Board committees. The Associates Board president is one of three Associate-member representatives to the GEAPS International Board of Directors and serves as a member of the Executive and Marketing Oversight Committees.
Stephen Tillery, Tri-State
JD Heiskell & Co (2011)
Mr. Tillery is Friona plant manager for JD Heiskell & Co, Friona, TX. He joined GEAPS in 2000 and has served in chapter leadership. Stephen was elected in 2008 as an International Board director.
Gary Vaughn, Greater Iowa
Union Iron Works Inc
Associates Board 2010-2011 Vice President (2012)
Mr. Vaughn is sales engineer for Union Iron Works Inc, Boone, IA. He joined GEAPS in 1984 and has served in chapter and International leadership. Gary was elected in 2006 as an Associates Board director and in 2009 as an officer in succession to the office of Associates Board 2011-12 president. At the International level for 2010-11 he also serves on the Distance Education Program Oversight Committee. As Associates Board vice president, Gary chairs the Associate Board Program Budget Committee and serves as a member of the Associates Board Director and Member Recognition Nominations Committee. The Associates Board vice president is one of three Associate-member representatives to the GEAPS International Board of Directors and also serves as a member of the Marketing Oversight Committee.
Tom Winkel, North Iowa
MaxYield Cooperative (2013)
Mr. Winkel is safety coordinator and operations assistant for MaxYield Cooperative, West Bend, Iowa. He joined GEAPS in 2004 and serves in International and chapter leadership. Tom was elected in 2010 as an International Board director. For 2010-2011, he also serves as chair of the Chapter Resource Committee and is a member of the Marketing Oversight Committee.
Thomas Zemanick, Minneapolis
Cargill Inc (2012)
Mr. Zemanick is operations leader, AgHorizons US, for Cargill Inc, Minneapolis, MN. He joined GEAPS in 2005. Tom was elected in 2009 as an International Board director. For 2010-2011, he also serves as the International board liaison to the Educational Programming Committee.