Michigan Agricultural Commodities (MAC)
Michigan / Southern Ontario Chapter

Chuck Kunisch is corporate safety director and specialty soybean manager for Michigan Agricultural Commodities, Lansing Michigan. A GEAPS member since 2002, he has served on the GEAPS Board of Directors before being elected as an officer. For the last 10 + years he has served as a member of the Exchange Educational Programming Committee. Chuck also serves on the MSO Chapter board, is a member NGFA’s SHEQ committee as well as the MABA safety committee and the SSGA competitive shipping action team.

Julia Kloehn, CAE
Julia Kloehn, CAEInterim Executive Director
Julia oversees GEAPS general operations management with roles in team management, technology, finance, human resources and chapter relations. Julia joined the GEAPS staff team in 2007.
Adrianne Fjerstad-Miller, CEM
Adrianne Fjerstad-Miller, CEMConference & Expo Director
Adrianne manages planning and production of GEAPS conferences and tradeshows. She also serves as staff liaison to the Exchange Futures Committee and oversees media kit sales. She joined the GEAPS staff team in 2007.
Brittany Labatt, CEM
Brittany Labatt, CEMSales and Conference Manager
Brittany manages the Expo booth sales and sponsorship programs. Brittany also manages special events at GEAPS Exchange. She joined the GEAPS staff team in 2014.
Jim Lenz
Jim LenzDirector of Training and Education
James manages GEAPS’ training and educational programs. He is the lead staff liaison to the GEAPS Continuing Education Program Oversight Committee. He joined the GEAPS staff team in 2022.
Patsy Lee
Patsy LeeProfessional Development Support Associate
Patsy manages student engagement with GEAPS’ distance education program. She also supports the Exchange Educational Programming Committee. She joined the GEAPS staff team in 2021.
Deb Most
Deb MostMember and Chapter Manager
Deb manages GEAPS’ membership and chapter development and serves as the staff liaison to the Membership and Chapter Resource Committees. She also manages GEAPS’ database technology and integrations as well as and the Safety Award Program. She joined the GEAPS staff team in 2014.
Krissy Ohnstad
Krissy OhnstadMarketing Specialist
Krissy manages marketing strategy and supports the team’s marketing efforts. She handles a variety of projects including website development, social media and campaign execution. She joined the GEAPS staff team in 2021.
Betsy Polis, CMP
Betsy Polis, CMPSenior Project Manager
Betsy manages execution and growth of member services programs including virtual services and continuing education programs. Betsy also serves as staff liaison to the Exchange Education Planning Committee. She joined the GEAPS staff team in 2011.