Jackie Hayes Joins GEAPS as Senior Director of Communications, Marketing, and Industry Relations
Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) is investing in the future of its communications, marketing, and industry engagement with the addition of Jackie Hayes as Senior Director of Communications, Marketing and Industry Relations.
In this role, Hayes will lead GEAPS’ communications and marketing strategies while expanding engagement and strengthening relationships with members, strategic partners, and key stakeholders across the grain and grain processing industries.
Hayes brings extensive experience spanning communications, marketing, business development, client relations and strategic partnerships across the agriculture, biofuels, and renewable energy sectors.
“We’re honored to welcome Jackie to GEAPS,” said John Caupert, GEAPS CEO. “I’ve had the privilege of watching her career develop over more than a decade, and I’ve seen firsthand how she builds relationships, delivers results, and elevates every organization she’s part of. When you have the opportunity to add someone with Jackie’s talent, experience, and character to your team, you remove every barrier to make it happen.”
Prior to joining GEAPS, Hayes served in leadership roles at National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC), where she directed communications, marketing, business development and client relations initiatives. Her experience also includes membership management with Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and business development leadership with Whitefox Technologies, where she worked with customers to advance innovative technologies within the biofuels industry.
Over the years, she advanced through increasingly senior leadership positions, building a reputation for cultivating long-term client relationships, negotiating complex agreements, and leading strategic growth initiatives.
“I am honored to join GEAPS as Senior Director of Communications, Marketing and Industry Relations at such an exciting time for the grain and grain processing industries,” said Hayes. “My career in the ethanol industry has given me the opportunity to work alongside innovative leaders focused on advancing efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence. I’m excited to build on that experience while expanding my perspective across the broader grain value chain. I look forward to strengthening the GEAPS brand, enhancing opportunities for our members, and helping tell the stories that drive collaboration throughout the grain handling and grain processing sector.”
Hayes’ addition reflects GEAPS’ continued investment in strengthening strategic partnerships and advancing the organization’s mission to champion, connect, and serve professionals throughout the grain and grain processing industries.
