IRFA Elects Officers and Executive Committee For 2014

Date Posted: December 13, 2013

Johnston, IA—The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) announced Dec. 13 its Board of Directors, Officers and Executive Committee for 2014, elected at its Dec. 12, 2013 annual meeting.

Each producer member has a seat on the Board and votes on officers.

New officers will serve a one-year term during the 2014 calendar year.

2014 IRFA Board of Directors Officers

President ... Steve Bleyl, Green Plains Renewable Energy

Vice President ... Brian Cahill, Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy

Treasurer ... Tom Brooks, Western Dubuque Biodiesel

Secretary ... Eamonn Byrne, Plymouth Energy

Executive Director ... Monte Shaw (non-voting)

The IRFA Executive Committee is comprised of the IRFA Officers and other members as elected by the Board.

Elected to join the IRFA Officers on the Executive Committee for 2014 are:

Past President ... Rick Schwarck, Absolute Energy

At-Large ... Brad Albin, Renewable Energy Group

At-Large ... Craig Willis, ADM

“2013 was both a great and challenging year for renewable fuels in Iowa,” stated IRFA President-elect Steve Bleyl.

“Leveling the playing field through the restoration of a strong and growing Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and empowering consumers through wider availability of E15 and higher biodiesel blends will be vital to the continued success of Iowa’s ethanol and biodiesel producers in the future.

"I am energized to help lead IRFA during this critical time.”

For more information, call 515-252-6249.

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