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.
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.
The Weitz Company
Minneapolis Chapter
Alex Westlind is business development manager with The Weitz Company, LLC in Plymouth, Minnesota. He has been a GEAPS member since 2009 and was elected in 2018 as an Associates Board director and in 2021 as Associates Board secretary and GEAPS Board director.