EPC Committee
The great slate of education at GEAPS Exchange is made possible by the Exchange Educational Programming Committee. The team of GEAPS member volunteers plans sessions in a variety of formats.
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Exchange Educational Programming Committee (EPC)
The Exchange Education Programming Committee (EPC) is responsible for planning, coordinating and producing the educational programming at the annual GEAPS Exchange. The EPC represents GEAPS member interests regarding long-term grain operations continuing education needs and trends within the industry, establishes program development objectives, selects topics and speakers, oversees content development and evaluates program effectiveness to improve future performance.
EPC Committee Members…
- are GEAPS members
- focus on grain operations and processing
- volunteer their time and efforts
- are responsible for travel expenses
- work collaboratively and share industry knowledge
- attend and participate in all meetings
- have fun!
If you run into any of the individuals below at Exchange, be sure to thank them for their efforts!
| First Name | Last Name | Company | Title | Chapter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew | Merkins | Gracon LLC | Chair | MPL |
| Tom | Rodman | Temco, LLC – Kalama | Vice Chair | CLR |
| Scott | Biel | MKC – Moundridge Admin | Vice Chair | GRP |
| Gretchen | Mosher | Iowa State University | Member | GRI |
| Todd | Morey | Frisbie Construction Co Inc | Member | KSC |
| Vincent | Marze | WL Port-Land Systems Inc | Member | SWY |
| Karen | Carmichael | AGI | Member | CRB |
| Daniel | Vandenhouten | CHS Inc. Superior | Member | TWP |
| Jack | Jones | Ecolab | Member | MDS |
| April-Hope | Wareham | Cargill Inc | Member | MPL |
| Jason | Grahek | Mulder Engineering | Member | MPL |
| Jeff | Trudell | Bulk Conveyors Inc | Member | MSO |
| Chuck | Kunisch | Michigan Agricultural Commodities – Marlette | Member | MSO |
| Sean | Morgan | Seedburo Equipment Co | Member | CRB |
| David | Olheiser | VAA LLC | Member | MPL |
| Nathan | Tostenson | Applied Power Products | Member | MPL |
| Laura | Schulz | Painters USA Inc. | Member | LNS |
| Butch | Hendrix | Kokomo Grain Inc – Kokomo | Member | HSR |
| Randy | Bowman | Linak US Inc | Member | HSR |
| Brad | Droegmiller | Dodge | Member | SXL |
| Jason | Forrest | Agtegra | Member | SXL |
| Heath | Harrison | Dome Technology | Member | ITM |
| Cody | Levens | Authorized Grain | Member | HSR |
| Adam | Moeller | Todd & Sargent | Member | GRI |
| Cody | Richards | Central Valley Ag | Member | GRP |
| Andy | Waldbillig | General Mills | Member | TWP |
Interested in joining the EPC?
Email GEAPS for more details about joining the team.