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GEAPS Leadership

John Caupert Tapped to Lead GEAPS 

New Executive Director Will Assume Duties December 11  Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) is excited to announce John Caupert has been hired to fill the open executive director seat.   Caupert, who has more than three decades experience in agribusiness, succeeds Steve Records, who was with GEAPS from late 2019 […]
Published: Nov 14, 2023 by Krissy Ohnstad
News & Publications

Member Spotlight: Ruchi Ryley

GEAPS In-Grain newsletter features GEAPS Member Ruchi Ryley in a recent issue. The full issue of In-Grain is available to GEAPS Members. If you aren’t a GEAPS Member, you can sign up online. About Ruchi Ryley Vice President – Sales & Strategy, Hi Tech Installations Ltd Chapter and Committees: Canadian Prairies Chapter, Board of Directors […]
Published: Nov 22, 2023 by Krissy Ohnstad
News & Publications

Because We are Thankful for All of You

Save 50 Percent on GEAPS Online Learning Courses November 20-December 1 It’s November. Americans are getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving. The whole world is gearing up for holiday shopping. What better time to give our GEAPS family a big gift?  We really do mean big! From Monday, November 20 through […]
Published: Nov 20, 2023 by Krissy Ohnstad
Grain Industry News

Why Do They Keep Doing That?

When we start each workday, we know what we should be doing. We know what OSHA has to say about safety and we certainly know what our bosses have to say about rules. If we don’t know, there likely are multiple signs hanging up at work—in the lunchroom, near the […]
Published: Nov 07, 2023 by Krissy Ohnstad
GEAPS Exchange

Registration Open for GEAPS Exchange 

GEAPS Exchange Set for February 24-27, 2024 Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) is excited to announce registration is open for GEAPS Exchange! The biggest and best show in the grain industry is coming to Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri, February 24-27, 2024.   Save money by registering […]
Published: Nov 01, 2023 by Krissy Ohnstad
News & Publications

GEAPS, KSU Partner for Hands-On Training

Operation & Maintenance of Conveying Equipment December 5-7 at the IGP Institute If you’re part of the “learn by doing” crowd, it’s hard to top the kind of learning that occurs when you get together with other folks in your field and can, together under the instruction of experienced professional, […]
Published: Oct 16, 2023 by Krissy Ohnstad
GEAPS Exchange

Booth Sales, Sponsorship Open for GEAPS Exchange

GEAPS Exchange Set for February 24-27, 2024 Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) is excited to announce booth sales and sponsorship opportunities are open for GEAPS Exchange. The biggest and best show in the grain industry is coming to Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri, February 24-27, 2024. […]
Published: Oct 04, 2023 by Krissy Ohnstad
News & Publications

Confined Space Entrapments Increased in 2022

The headlines in industry publications are startling. “Confined space entrapments up 40 percent in 2022.” The headlines point back to a recent study published by Purdue University which revealed there were 83 confined space-related injuries and entrapments in 2022. Of the incidents in 2022, 24 were fatal. One year earlier […]
Published: Sep 25, 2023 by Krissy Ohnstad
GEAPS Leadership

GEAPS Seeks New Executive Director

Final Interviews Slated for Early November; Candidate in Place Early Winter Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) is working with Hedlin Ag Enterprises of Ankeny, Iowa to find its next leader. Hedlin Ag Enterprises specializes in retained executive search for agribusinesses and agricultural associations throughout the United States. GEAPS Board […]
Published: Aug 07, 2023 by Krissy Ohnstad
News & Publications

Company Culture is Key to Retention, Success

In a world where there are, on average, two qualified applicants for every open job— cultivating a positive company culture and retaining good employees is tantamount to success. Lawrence Cunningham, director of business development at Keen Project Solutions and a GEAPS member, addressed this very topic earlier this year at […]
Published: Jul 24, 2023 by Krissy Ohnstad