How We Got Started
GEAPS is nearly a century old; our seeds were planted back in 1927! Our story began when a couple of elevator superintendents got together and started talking about how an organization like GEAPS could help them better address the challenges of running grain facilities.
In 1930, the organization now known as GEAPS began as the Society of Grain Superintendents (SOGES). Their first meeting was in Chicago, but chapters began sprouting in grain centers around the Great Lakes and across North America.
While we face different challenges than our founders did, getting together to share ideas remains incredibly valuable.
Mission/Vision
Mission Statement: To advance grain industry knowledge and information sharing through a network of global agriculture professionals.
Vision: To be the Knowledge Resource for the Grain Handling and Processing Industry.
Objectives/Values:
Information: Generate information, education and training programs to meet operational needs
Innovation: Promote operations efficiency through innovation and technology
Networking: Provide forums for networking, problem-solving and solution-sharing
Professionalism: Develop excellence in leadership and professionalism
Quality: Promote quality in grain operations
Safety and Sustainability: Encourage and enable safety, health and environmental responsibility
Core Competencies
- Grain Quality
- Facility Maintenance and Design
- General Industry Operations
- Risk Management
- Human Resources