GEAPS Staff is a small yet mighty team who work on behalf of GEAPS members and the International Board of Directors to keep the organization running. The team works to provide service and assistance to members and chapters, plan events and opportunities, offer training and education, communicate with members and share news of the great things GEAPS members and the grain industry do for the greater good.

Susan Sarapa
Susan Sarapa Customer Relationship Associate

Susan assists with customer relationship management and general administration at GEAPS. She will also be part of the Exchange team and will help coordinate advertising and production. She joined GEAPS staff team in October 2022.

Kari Tusler
Kari TuslerCommunications Manager

Kari manages GEAPS’ communications, ensuring clear, consistent messaging across digital and print communications. She handles publication of the In-Grain newsletter as well as the Buyer’s Guide and Directory. She joined the GEAPS staff team in 2025.

Juan Pablo Velazquez 
Juan Pablo Velazquez Exhibitor Relations, Sponsorships and Meetings Manager

Juan Pablo manages booth sales, exhibitor relations and sponsorship program sales and production. He joined GEAPS staff team in September 2024.

Sandra Wright
Sandra WrightExecutive Assistant

Sandra provides support to GEAPS staff team in the areas of governance, education and events. She joined the GEAPS staff team in 2024.