Elected by GEAPS members and guided by GEAPS bylaws, GEAPS International Board of Directors works to fulfill the mission of our organization while remaining true or its roots. The board works to advance the strategic plan, do today’s work and plan for the future of our organization.
GEAPS members may request copies of Board meeting minutes by sending an email to Julia Kloehn.
The Andersons, Inc.
Michigan / Southern Ontario Chapter
Scott Steinke is director of operations for The Andersons, Inc. Trade and Processing Group. In his role he is responsible for developing and implementing operations strategy for The Andersons grain elevators, including safety policies, labor plans, capital spending and employee development. He has been with The Andersons for 13 years, where he has spent various roles in engineering and operations leadership. A native of Southeast Michigan, Scott has spent time working for The Andersons in Wisconsin and Iowa, before moving back to Michigan where he works out of the Andersons Corporate Office in Maumee, Ohio. Prior to joining The Andersons, Scott spent 10 years working as a manufacturing engineer for Johnson Controls.
Bulk Conveyors, Inc. (BCI)
Michigan / Southern Ontario Chapter
Jeff Trudell is a processing sales rep with Bulk Conveyors, Inc. (BCI). He is the president and treasurer of the MSO Chapter. He also serves GEAPS on the Exchange Educational Programming Committee, Exchange Futures Committee, Leadership Conference Task Force and is the co-chair of the GEAPS Great Lakes Regional Conference. He is also a board member of the Frankenmuth Lions Club, past President and Treasurer, and serves on his township board. A graduate of Michigan State University, he has resided in Frankenmuth, Michigan for the last 22 years with his wife Michelle and three sons.
Mass Flow Sourcing
Minneapolis Chapter
Chad Wolf is the Managing Partner at Mass Flow Sourcing and has been a dedicated member of the grain industry since 2013. He is currently serving his second term as Minneapolis Chapter President and is the Vice Chair for the Chapter Resource Committee. Chad is excited for the opportunity to expand his leadership efforts by joining the GEAPS International Board of Directors.