In-Grain - GEAPS

StaffGEAPS Hires New ManagerOf Marketing, CommunicationsGEAPS has hired a new manager of marketingand communications. Stepanie Nero, a2007 graduate of the University of Minnesota,began working in the position March 10.Nero’s responsibilities include writing andediting GEAPS communications, including thisnewsletter, news releases, speeches and theGEAPS News section of the website; writingand editing marketing materials, includingvarious correspondence and brochures; andserving as staff liaison to the Marketing OversightCommittee.Nero worked formerly for Weber ShandwickWorldwide, a marketing company in Minneapolis.She also has experience as an internon a daily newspaper in St. Paul, Minn.; as managingeditor of an arts and literary magazine;and as a staff intern for a union newspaper.Nero replaces Chuck House in the marketingand communications position. Housewill remain in his current position as managerof professional development, where he willcontinue to help GEAPS volunteers produceeducational programs.Leadership2 – GEAPS In-Grain | March 2008Stephanie NeroMyrick Resigns As International Board Chair;Price Agrees To Resume ServingDue to changing employment,Mike Myrick of GEAPS’ Hoosier Chapterhas resigned his position as InternationalBoard chair. Myrick was Internationalpresident in 2007-08, and succeededto the Board chair position atExchange 2008 in Omaha last month.Following GEAPS leadership successionprotocol, Tom Price, Board chairin 2007-08, will resume service, effectiveimmediately. Price, assistant vice presidentat James Richardson International,Winnipeg, agreed to serve out the2008-09 term. Duties include leadingthe International Board of Directors.The Board represents the interest of allmembers in evolving and advancingGEAPS’ strategic plan. It also identifiesand oversees the development andTom Price (left) and Mike Myrickat Exchange 2008.implementation of member programs and services that best serve GEAPS’ core purpose.Board chair duties also include chairmanship of the International Board Nominationsand Marketing Oversight committees, as well as serving as a member of the Executive Committee.Price, of the Canadian Prairies Chapter, was International president in 2006-07.GEAPSGrain Elevator and Processing Societyhttp://www.geaps.com4248 Park Glen RdMinneapolis MN 55416 USAPhone (00-1) 952-928-4640; Fax (00-1) 952-929-1318Email info@geaps.comGEAPS’ vision is to be “the knowledge resource”by providing key information in these “corecompetencies:”• Grain Quality Management• Grain-Handling Equipment Management• Handling Systems & OperationsTechnology Management• Facility Operations Management• Agribusiness Environment &Management Practice• Human Resources Management• Property & Casualty Risk ManagementBy providing information relevant to these sevenskill sets or knowledge categories, GEAPS aims tomeet the needs of grain-industry professionals, andto help them successfully perform their jobs.In-GrainVolume 28, No. 3March 2008In-Grain (ISSN 0746–8008) is published monthly($36/year, members; $48/year, non-members) bythe Grain Elevator and Processing SocietyPeriodicals postage paid at Minneapolis MN.POSTMASTER: Send address change to In-Grain,4248 Park Glen Rd., Minneapolis MN 55416 USAGEAPS StaffDavid KrejciExecutive Vice PresidentAdrianne FjerstadManager, Member ServicesChuck House, editorManager, Communications andProfessional DevelopmentJulia KloehnManager, Chapter ServicesKarin MaidaSafety AwardsAmy McGarrigleManager, Member Services & InformationStephanie NeroManager, Marketing and CommunicationsJoanne RabatinOperations Administration AssociateJason StonesManager, Member Services and PublicationsJuli WagnerManager, Administration & Meeting Serviceswww.geaps.com