GEAPS webinars provide educational and innovative content. Presented by industry experts and designed for professionals in the grain and grain processing industries, these interactive webinars cover topics you care about.
We welcome you to join us for these webinars to learn, ask questions, and connect with the presenter and others.
Upcoming Webinars
Operations to Outcomes: Leadership Choices that Drive Financial Results
June 25, 2026
12:00 p.m. CDT
Strong leaders do more than manage operations; they understand how their decisions impact people, performance, and business results. Join GEAPS Leadership Conference facilitators Dan Topf and Ann Martel for an interactive preview session exploring how everyday leadership choices influence operational efficiency, team effectiveness, and financial outcomes. This webinar offers a glimpse into the concepts and leadership tools that will be explored in greater depth at the 2026 Leadership Conference.
Key Takeaways:
- Long-term Leadership Strategies
Understand how leadership decisions influence business results beyond day-to-day operations - Strengthen Your Leadership Impact
Identify common operational decisions that affect margin, productivity, safety, and team performance - Operational Excellence and Financial Leadership
Learn a simple framework for evaluating decisions through both an operational and financial lens - Practical, Real-World Skills
Leave with actionable leadership tools to evaluate decisions, prioritize resources, and lead teams more effectively
About the Speakers
Dan Topf
Dan Topf, owner of Topf Business Learning has over 25 years of experience helping people and businesses achieve dramatic performance improvement. He guides leaders at all levels see the bigger picture, so they can make better decisions, strengthen their teams, and improve performance.
Find Dan on LinkedIn at @dan_topf.
Ann Martel
Ann Martel is a dynamic executive with more than 20 years of experience. She is a highly regarded business leader with a passion for delivering high-energy presentations and classes on the topics of business acumen and improving personal results
Find Ann on LinkedIn at @annmartel.
Beyond the Grain: Series Topic to be Announced
Coming Fall 2026
Back by popular demand following the September DDGS webinar, Dr. Kurt Rosentrater will join us again. Stay tuned for more information to come.
About the Speaker
Dr. Kurt Rosentrater
Professor
Iowa State University
Dr. Kurt Rosentrater is a professor at Iowa State University. He has built a career spanning industry, government, and academia, focused on advancing sustainability in the grain processing, food, feed, bioproduct, and bio-renewable industries. His work applies physics, chemistry, and engineering to biological systems, developing and optimizing supply chains through techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) to maximize value while minimizing environmental impact. With projects ranging from lab to ecosystem scale, he conducts research, outreach, and training across the Midwest and the globe.
Previous Webinars
Previous GEAPS webinars are available complimentary to GEAPS members in our Video Library. Filter by “Past Webinars” to see the full list.