JENNY KROHN, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER It’s surely no secret that businesses all over the U.S. are all facing a common problem right now – labor shortages. Particularly for our co-op, we are seeing this issue arise in the fact that it’s tougher to hire seasonal positions and know that we have turnover coming in the …
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RYAN ALTMANN, DIRECTOR OF IT As the Director of IT at UFC, I’m excited to share how we’re leveraging technology to better serve our member-owners. We’re rolling out two major initiatives: an updated customer-facing app, and a refreshed website (which you may have already seen!). The UFC App can be accessed from your computer, iPad …
TONY KAMMERLANDER, ENERGY ACCOUNTING MANAGER Like many businesses today, we at UFC are facing some staffing challenges as experienced employees move towards retirement or move on to other opportunities. However, we are committed to continuing to provide top-notch service to our customers and member-owners during this time. One of the ways we are doing that …
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DAN KLANCKE, GRAIN OPERATIONS MANAGER I’m excited to announce that construction is underway on a new 750,000-bushel grain bin at our Brownton location. This investment will have a major impact on our operations and efficiency when storing soybeans harvested this fall. In the past, we’ve had to pile beans on the ground when our storage …
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JASON TEWS, VICE PRESIDENT OF GRAIN & FEED One common theme here at UFC is we are always looking for ways to better serve our members. As a member-owned co-op, your success is our success. That’s why we have continued to focus on implementing changes that get you a better return on your investment. We’ve …
CHAD WILSON, VICE PRESIDENT OF AG SERVICES, LAFAYETTE Communication is key when it comes to our relationships with our amazing growers and customers. As harvest wraps up, I want to emphasize the importance of stopping in or calling and having a conversation with us about your plans and needs for the coming year. Planning ahead …
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JIM CARLSON, VICE PRESIDENT OF AGRONOMY If there’s one thing I’ve learned throughout my career in ag, it’s to expect the unexpected when it comes to markets. This past year has been a prime example. We’ve seen commodity prices swinging hundreds of dollars in either direction day-to-day. For growers and co-ops, it can make things …
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JONATHAN OLMSCHEID, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the dedicated UFC employees and member-owners for their continued loyalty and support of our co-op, especially as we have navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath over the past few years. It is because of …
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MITCH ALTERMATT, CEO & GENERAL MANAGER With Fiscal Year 2023 in the rearview mirror, it’s an ideal time to reflect on the remarkable journey we’ve undertaken over the past year. When I took on the role of CEO in 2019, the directive from our Board of Directors was crystal clear: strengthen our balance sheet, improve …
JEFF MANDERSCHEID, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD The UFC board of directors, alongside the management team, is constantly seeking ways to empower and uplift our patrons. We firmly believe that our cooperative is more than just a business venture. It is a platform that enables our patrons to grow and prosper together through the products and …