Human Resources and Training- The FEW Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo proudly visited Omaha this year which allowed us the opportunity to showcase our plant to some of the 2,000 attendees. Now in its 35th year, the FEW delivers presentations with a strong focus on commercial-scale ethanol production – from quality control and yield maximization to regulatory compliance and fiscal management. The FEW is a forum for unveiling new technologies while remaining committed to optimizing existing grain ethanol operations.Recent tours included the Iowa Corn Promotion Board, Bunge executives and a Korean ethanol team tour.
Also, the Board met in July for their annual retreat and strategic planning meeting.
For individuals interested in a career with SIRE, applications are always welcome and are taken online at www.SIREethanol.com. The online application can be found via the Employment tab. Check out the “open positions” tab for available jobs. We encourage individuals to apply at any time. Please contact Whitney Radford, HR Assistant or Laura Schultz, Director of Human Resources, if you have any questions about the application process or a position.
Markets- If you need or want to speak with a Merchandiser, you can contact the Bunge Merchandising team directly at the following numbers; Kristan Barta, 712-366-8830 for corn, DDGS and wet distillers and Dustin Ploeger, 712-366-8462 can also help you with corn sales and distillers grain purchases. You may also contact them by calling our office 712-366-0392 and asking for a merchandiser. Remember to sign up for text or email messaging for the daily bid sheet and changes to delivery/pick-up hours.
General Manager Notes- This fall will bring in the fourth harvest of acres of Enogen. We are currently finalizing Enogen acres for 2019 crop year.
President Trump is tentatively scheduled to appear in Council Bluffs on October 9th, according to a report in Politico Pro. The outlet says the president will be in town to direct the Environmental Protection Agency to expand sales of ethanol by allowing year-round sales of 15 percent ethanol-gasoline blends.
Iowa Corn Growers will be sponsoring a harvest meal for our customers to be served Tuesday, October 2nd from 11-1 by the East Mills FFA. Hope to see you then.
As mentioned earlier I will be retiring effective October 22, 2018 and Mike Jerke will be taking over as President and CEO.
My wife and I are relocating to St. Louis to be close to our kids and grandkids.
I have really enjoyed my time at SIRE and feel good about where SIRE is today. We have a great Board and an outstanding team of players.
The plant is very efficient, has an excellent employee safety record, great location, and very low debt.
The future is very bright and Mike will do an outstanding job leading SIRE’s continued growth and improvement.
Please welcome Mike and I wish all our members and friends the best in the future. Thank you for your support.
As always, please feel free to contact me at (712) 352-5002 should you have any questions.
Thank you for your support
Brian Cahill, General Manager/CEO
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