VeraSun Energy
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DescriptionVeraSun Energy Corporation was a leading producer of renewable fuel. Founded in 2001, the company at one time had a fleet of 16 production facilities in eight states, of which one was still under construction. Headquarters: Sioux Falls, SD Founded: 2001
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VeraSun Energy Employees
Valero Energy Corporation April 2009 - Present
VeraSun Energy April 2008 - March 2009
US BioEnergy October 2006 - March 2008
The Scoular Company February 2005 - June 2006
APC, Inc. June 1992 - January 2001
IBP INC October 1987 - August 1989
Skills
Agriculture, Team Building, Trading, Commodity, Management, Contract Negotiation, Project Management
Education
Iowa State University - College of Business 1991 — 1993
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Agribusiness (international trade)
Iowa State University 1983 — 1986
Bachelor's Degree, Agricultural Business
South Dakota State University February 2014 - Present
South Dakota State University February 2008 - February 2014
VeraSun Energy April 2006 - February 2008
Skills
Steam Systems, HVAC, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Project Engineering, Energy Efficiency, Strategic Planning, Energy, Management, Steam, Project Management
Education
South Dakota State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering
POET Biorefining - Corning April 2010 - Present
VeraSun Energy 2004 - 2009
Mesner Development September 2002 - March 2004
Fleming Foods April 2000 - June 2002
Baker's Supermarkets October 1986 - March 2000
Skills
SOX, GAAP, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Quickbooks, Budgeting, Excel, Internal Controls, Variance Analysis, Manufacturing, Due Diligence, Management, Cost Accounting, Auditing, Cash Management, Benefits Administration, Accounts Receivable, Internal Audit, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Customer Service, Accounts Payable, Microsoft Excel, Fixed Assets, General Ledger, Microsoft Word, Payroll, Bookkeeping, Invoicing, Financial Audits, Finance, Account Reconciliation, Cash Flow, Analysis, Managerial Finance, SAP, Operations Management, Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, QuickBooks, Mergers, Great Plains Software, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, FRx
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 1986 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting
POET May 2011 - Present
University of Sioux Falls September 2009 - May 2011
VeraSun Energy August 2006 - September 2009
Legend Seeds January 2003 - August 2006
Education
Dakota State University 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Accounting and Finance
Waldorf College 1998 — 2000
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Novita Nutrition, LLC November 2011 - Present
Glacial Lakes Capital, LLC. May 2009 - Present
VeraSun Energy May 2001 - May 2009
American Express 1995 - 1997
Special Teams, Inc. 1985 - 1995
Skills
Renewable Energy, Start-ups, Biofuels, Strategic Planning, Mergers, Alternative Energy
Education
South Dakota State University 1979 — 1983
Alliant Energy August 2008 - Present
VeraSun Energy April 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Energy, Factory, Project Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Wisconsin-River Falls 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Agricultural Engineering
Valero Energy Corporation May 2009 - Present
VeraSun Energy May 2004 - April 2009
Hugo's Grocery Store August 2002 - May 2004
Larson Manufacturing May 2003 - August 2003
Skills
EMT-B, Fire Protection, Ethanol, Refinery, Refining
Education
Northwest Technical College 2002 — 2004
AAS Degree, Fire Technology
Interstates February 2010 - Present
VeraSun Energy September 2007 - February 2010
Daktronics December 2004 - September 2007
Skills
Active Directory, Network Administration, CCNA, Troubleshooting, VMware, Computer Hardware, Windows Server, Networking, Technical Support, Network Security, Switches, Routers, Help Desk Support, Operating Systems, SQL, Cisco Technologies, System Administration
Education
Dakota State University 2001 — 2005
E-Commerce, Technical Specialty
Madison Community Hospital July 2012 - Present
DAKOTACARE June 2012 - June 2012
DAKOTACARE March 2010 - May 2012
VeraSun Energy October 2007 - May 2009
Daktronics January 2005 - October 2007
Skills
Troubleshooting, Windows Server, Network Administration, Norton Ghost, Active Directory, A+ Certified, Help Desk Support, Laptops, Microsoft Exchange, Servers, Computer Hardware, Peripherals, IT Management, Printers, Software Installation, Windows, VMware, Firewalls, DHCP, DNS, vSphere
Education
Utica College 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, CJ/ECI - Computer Security
Colorado Technical University 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, CJ
US Water Services November 2013 - Present
Buckman February 2012 - November 2013
New Age Cryo and Consulting December 2010 - November 2011
Hawkeye Renewables August 2008 - December 2010
VeraSun Energy April 2008 - August 2008
US Bio Energy September 2007 - August 2008
US BioEnergy 2007 - 2008
ICM Ventures Inc February 2006 - September 2007
ICM, Inc February 2006 - August 2007
Easterly Automotive January 2000 - January 2005
Skills
Equipment Maintenance, Combustion, Renewable Energy, Emissions, Energy, Troubleshooting, Start-ups, Compliance, Plant, Energy Efficiency, Budgeting, Excel, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Alternative Energy, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Operations Management, Word, PowerPoint, Factory, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Boilers, Leadership, Management, Contract Negotiation, Training, New Business Development, Product Development, Water Treatment, Petroleum, Project Planning, Manufacturing, Electricians, Budgets, Process Engineering, Analysis, Business Development, Negotiation, Engineering, Team Building, Project Management, Logistics, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, Account Management, Six Sigma
Education
Cowley College 1988 — 1989
criminal justice
Graduate, Wellington High School 1983 — 1986
General Studies, Criminal Justice Courses
AREVA Federal Services June 2012 - Present
Columbia Energy & Environmental Services, Inc. January 2011 - March 2012
AREVA Federal Services 2009 - 2011
VeraSun Energy 2006 - 2009
Skills
Construction, Nuclear, Engineering, Energy, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Engineering, Power Generation, Power Plants, Contract Management
Education
Idaho State University 1982 — 1987
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Nuclear & Thermodynamic Engineering, 3.5/4.0
Sanford Health April 2012 - Present
Gannett April 2010 - April 2012
Premium Iowa Pork March 2009 - March 2010
VeraSun Energy April 2008 - March 2009
John Morrell & Company, Sioux Falls February 2000 - April 2008
Skills
HRIS, Recruiting, Advertising, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Social Networking, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits
Education
Colorado Technical Institute 2004 — 2006
Bachelor's, Business with concentration in Human Resources
National American University 1998 — 2000
Associates, Paralegal
Dakota State University 1984 — 1990
General, General
Canton High School 1984 — 1988
General
Advanced Energy September 2010 - Present
Sundrop Fuels October 2009 - September 2010
VeraSun Energy March 2006 - November 2008
SWIFT & COMPANY September 2002 - March 2006
CONAGRA BEEF COMPANY April 1998 - September 2002
Borden Inc. October 1995 - April 1998
Borden Inc. March 1993 - July 1995
Borden September 1991 - March 1993
Frito Lay October 1983 - September 1991
Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Start-ups, Finance, Restructuring, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Investor Relations, Acquisitions, Analysis, Budgets, Business Strategy, Cash Management, Divestitures, ERP, Energy, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, IPO, Investment Banking, Leadership, Management, Mergers, Mergers, Process Improvement, Program Management, Risk Management, SEC filings, Sarbanes-Oxley, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Turn Around Management, Venture Capital, Working Capital...
Education
Southern New Hampshire University 1982 — 1983
MBA, Finance
Valdosta State University 1976 — 1978
BBA, Accounting
Valero Energy Corporation July 2013 - Present
Valero Renewable Fuels May 2009 - Present
VeraSun Energy November 2006 - April 2009
Gehl/ Mustang Manufacturing January 2002 - November 2006
Wells Fargo Financial Bank 1998 - 2001
Skills
Budgets, Supply Chain, Contract Negotiation, Capital Projects, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Operations Management, Contract Management, Renewable Energy, Factory
Education
Dakota State University 1991 — 1997
Business, Business Administration
Cardionics June 2014 - Present
Macurco Gas Detection January 2014 - Present
KMWF & Associates, PC January 2012 - November 2013
South Dakota Public Utilities Commission September 2010 - January 2012
Brookings Municipal Utilities September 2009 - September 2010
VeraSun Energy June 2008 - September 2009
South Dakota Department of Revenue & Regulation August 2005 - June 2008
Skills
Accounting, Tax, Income Tax, Bookkeeping, Tax Returns, QuickBooks, Corporate Tax, General Ledger, Financial Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Auditing, Accounts Payable, Sales Tax, Accounts Receivable, Journal Entries, Payroll, Partnership Taxation, Analysis, Financial Statements
Education
Northern State University 2003 — 2005
BS
South Dakota State University 1999 — 2003
Valero Energy Corporation April 2009 - Present
VeraSun Energy September 2007 - April 2009
Prairie Ag Co-Op August 2006 - August 2007
Sullivan Tabaracci and Rhoades June 2004 - July 2006
Skills
Supervisory Skills, Energy, Gas, Petroleum, Oil, Customer Service, Event Planning, Training
Education
South Dakota State University 2008 — 2009
Elementary Education and Teaching
Northern State University 2003 — 2004
Elementary Education and Teaching
Black Hills State University 1999 — 2001
Elementary Education and Teaching
South Dakota State University 1993 — 1995
General Studies
Valero Energy Corporation July 2013 - Present
Valero Energy Corporation September 2010 - Present
Valero Energy Corporation April 2009 - September 2010
VeraSun Energy May 2006 - March 2009
Cargill May 2003 - August 2003
Cargill May 2002 - December 2002
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Ethanol, Plant, Engineering, Process Simulation, Process Engineering, Aspen Plus, Project Management, Capital Projects, Process Improvement, Chemistry, Process Control, HAZOP, Management of Change, Process Automation, Process Safety, Heat Exchangers, Fermentation, Instrumentation, Process Safety..., DCS, Process Design, Energy
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1999 — 2004
BS, Chemical Engineering
GA Telesis January 2014 - Present
Florida Power & Light April 2008 - January 2014
VeraSun Energy April 2004 - April 2008
FirstEnergy May 1999 - April 2004
FirstEnergy February 2001 - February 2003
United States Army May 1995 - April 2001
FirstEnergy May 1999 - January 2001
Skills
Leadership, Municipalities, Medicine, Process Improvement, Nuclear, Manufacturing, Team Building, Energy, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, Risk Management, Project Planning, Program Management, Human Resources, Strategic Human..., Human Resource Planning, Human Resource..., Recruiting, Hands on Manager, Clinics, Teamwork, Military, Veterans, Negotiation, Strategic Partnerships, Mergers, Aquisition, Project Management, Budgets, Budget Monitoring, Budget Proposals, Budget Reconciliation, Budget Forecasts, Power Generation, Nuclear Engineering, Analysis, Six Sigma, Power Plants, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Reactor, Training, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Human Performance, Electric Power, Change Management, Factory, Inspection
Education
Youngstown State University 2003 — 2005
MBA, MBA
Penn State University 1997 — 2001
BS, Industrial Health and Safety
Plant Management (Senior Reactor Operator) 2011 — 2012
Plant Management (SRO Certification), Nuclear Physics
OSHA Certified General Industry and Construction 2008 — 2010
OSHA Certification, Code of Federal Regulations
Cloud 9 Computing, LLC March 2011 - January 2013
Forward Hindsight, Inc. 2009 - 2011
US BioEnergy 2006 - 2008
VeraSun Energy 2006 - 2008
Department 56 1997 - 2006
Datacard 1996 - 1997
Tsumura International 1994 - 1996
Beckman Coulter 1991 - 1994
Beckman Coulter 1989 - 1991
Analysts International 1987 - 1989
Skills
Project Management, Team Building, PMP, Project Planning, Management, Process Improvement
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 1989 — 1993
MA, Management
Purdue University 1980 — 1985
BS, Computer Technology
PMI's PMP Exam Class
Capital One February 2012 - Present
Black Hills Corporation July 2010 - April 2011
Verasun Energy February 2007 - June 2009
Freightliner LLC February 1997 - June 2005
Skills
Accounting, Management, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Budgets, Banking, Auditing, Access, Job Coaching, Strategic Planning, PeopleSoft, Internal Controls
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2004 — 2007
Master of Information Systems, Information System Management, 3.79
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2004 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations, 3.77
Concordia University-Portland 1999 — 2002
B.S. Business Management & Communications, Business Management, 3.85
Franciscan University of Steubenville 1985 — 1987
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Theology
Projects October 2002 - Present
Blue Mountain January 2002 - December 2013
VeraSun Energy March 2006 - November 2008
The Summit Group July 1996 - January 2002
Skills
Construction, Management, Team Building, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Construction Management, Operations Management, Start-ups, Hotels, Customer Service, Project Management, Hotel Management
Education
Northern State University 1978 — 1982
BS, Business Management
Northern State University 1978 — 1981
AA, Information Technology
Nordic Venture Partners April 2010 - Present
The Prairie Club 2008 - Present
VeraSun Energy 2005 - 2008
Bluestem Capital Co 1989 - 2005
American Western Corporation 1988 - 1989
First Bank of South Dakota (US Bank) 1981 - 1988
Skills
Finance, Corporate Development, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Valuation, Leadership, Start-ups, Mergers & Acquisitions, Alternative Investments
Education
Augustana College (SD) 1979 — 1981
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Stanford University 1978 — 1979
Pre-Medicine
Dakota Computer Solutions October 2009 - Present
Daktronics March 2003 - October 2014
Faulkton School District 24-2 June 2009 - January 2011
Sanford Health December 2008 - May 2009
VeraSun Energy April 2007 - November 2008
Daktronics March 2003 - April 2007
Skills
Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Business Analysis, Account Management, Management, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Computer Hardware, Training
Education
South Dakota State University 2006 — 2008
Master’s Degree, Industrial Management
South Dakota State University 2001 — 2004
Bachelor’s Degree, Electronics Engineering Technology
University of Phoenix
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Business Administration and Management, General
Capital City Air Carrier, Inc. dba Mustang Aviation 2009 - Present
VeraSun Energy 2007 - 2009
Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Office, Accounts Receivable
Education
South Dakota State University 2004 — 2008
Business Econ, Accounting
Lawrence & Schiller May 2009 - October 2013
VeraSun Energy February 2007 - May 2009
South Dakota State University January 2000 - January 2007
Skills
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, CMS, Photoshop, Web Development, Web Design, jQuery, Front-end Development, ColdFusion, Front-end, XHTML, SEO, HTML 5, Flash
Education
South Dakota State University 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering
Sultan Abdul Hamid College
Fishback Financial Corporation April 2013 - Present
VeraSun Energy November 2005 - December 2008
Montana State University June 2003 - May 2005
Skills
Windows Server, VMware, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, System Administration, Troubleshooting, Servers, Computer Hardware, Windows 7, Group Policy, Windows XP, Microsoft Office, Disaster Recovery, Virtualization, Networking, Information Technology
Education
Millikin University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management Information Systems, General
South Dakota State University 2010 - Present
Verasun Energy 2009 - 2010
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Word, QuickBooks, Data Entry, Higher Education, Accounts Payable, Access, Event Planning, Research, Customer Service, Student Affairs, Budgets, Office Management, Time Management, Accounting, Teamwork
Education
Colorado Technical University-Online 2011 — 2014
Associates, Accounting
Novogy, Inc. 2009 - Present
The FDA Group, LLC 2014 - Present
Supporting Strategies 2013 - 2014
Mascoma Corporation 2007 - 2008
VeraSun Energy 2004 - 2007
Conifer Investments 1997 - 2003
Skills
Mergers, Renewable Energy, Cleantech, Ethanol, Biofuels, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Valuation, Start-ups, Finance, Venture Capital, Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Investor Relations, IPO
Education
Smith College 1992 — 1996
AB, economics, mathematics
OptiMine Software, Inc. August 2013 - Present
Independent Consultant May 2009 - September 2014
OneTempo, LLC December 2010 - June 2014
Self-Employed May 2011 - January 2013
Eaton Corporation June 2010 - August 2010
Global Ethanol December 2008 - April 2009
VeraSun Energy August 2008 - December 2008
VeraSun Energy June 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Programming, Web Design, Sustainability, Start-ups, Project Management, Strategy, Energy, Leadership, Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Management, Budgets, CSS, Troubleshooting, Energy Efficiency, Social Networking, Access, Environmental Awareness, Renewable Energy, Microsoft Office, PHP, JavaScript, User Experience, Process Engineering, Factory, Adobe Creative Suite, MySQL, Strategic Planning, Blogging, Supply Chain Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2009 — 2011
Masters, MBA
Iowa State University 2003 — 2007
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Novita, LLC May 2010 - Present
VERASUN ENERGY CORPORATION June 2005 - May 2010
VERASUN ENERGY June 2001 - May 2005
CyberSource & Special Teams January 1996 - January 2001
HAND COUNTY STATE BANK January 1993 - January 1996
Skills
Mergers, Financial Modeling, Budgets, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Analysis, Business Planning, Accounting, Management, Internal Controls, Finance, Cash Flow, Start-ups
Education
Colorado Technical University 2000 — 2001
MBA, MBA
South Dakota State University 1995 — 1996
BSc. Education, Education
Dakota State University 1988 — 1993
BSc. Business, Finance, Accounting
Paul Davis Restoration, Inc June 2015 - September 2015
Watchtower January 2014 - June 2015
Clarke University July 2011 - January 2014
Clarke University January 2012 - May 2013
VeraSun Energy May 2008 - February 2009
Rentech May 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Chemical Safety, Chemical Synthesis, Organic Chemistry, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Student Development, Teaching, Public Speaking, Research, Critical Thinking, Program Development, University Teaching, Public Relations, Tenacious Work Ethic, Training, Microsoft Office, Non-profits, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Instrumentation, Chemical Plants, Chemical Industry
Education
Loras College 2004 — 2008
BS, Chemistry, 3.81 GPA
Loras College 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemistry, 3.81 GPA
Recovery Technology Solutions, Inc. 2014 - Present
TT Electronncs PLC 2013 - 2014
Phoenix Solar US 2010 - 2013
Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. 2009 - 2010
VeraSun Energy 2006 - 2009
Viasystems 2000 - 2006
Mills and Partners 1994 - 2006
Arthur anderson 1987 - 1991
Skills
Mergers, SEC filings, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, CFOs, Finance Function..., Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Accounting, Due Diligence, Internal Controls, Budgets, Financial Modeling, Acquisition Integration, Investor Relations, Cash Management, IPO, Private Equity, Treasury Management, KPI implementation, ERP Implementations, Income Tax, Strategy, Team Building, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Management, Start-ups, Risk Management, Manufacturing, Executive Management, P&L Management, Analysis, Cost Accounting, Cross-functional Team..., Restructuring, Finance, Auditing, ERP, Internal Audit, P&L, GAAP, Managerial Finance, Consolidation, Corporate Finance, SEC Filings
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
BSBA, Emphasis in Accounting & Finance / Minor in Economics
CHS May 2015 - Present
CHS Insurance Services January 2009 - April 2015
NetVU 2013 - 2013
CNFA 2008 - 2013
Ag States Group November 2008 - January 2009
VeraSun Energy April 2008 - September 2008
US BioEnergy May 2006 - March 2008
CHS Inc 1991 - 2006
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Strategic Growth..., SEC filings, Financial Analysis, Finance, Process redesign, Process Redesign, Insurance, Leadership, Due Diligence, Management, Accounting, Budgets, Process Improvement, Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, SEC Filings, Risk Management
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2006 — 2010
MBA, Finance
Bethel University 1997 — 2000
Business Management, Accounting
VeraSun Energy March 2003 - 2009
Special Teams Inc 1990 - 1998
Education
South Dakota State University 1990 — 1995
Colorado Technical University January 2000 - Present
RSM McGladrey, Inc. October 2011 - February 2012
VeraSun Energy July 2007 - October 2011
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, Data Architecture, Integration, Databases, Oracle, Programming, Architecture, Architectures, Business Intelligence, Software Project..., SharePoint, Database Design, Enterprise Architecture, IT Management, Program Management, Management, SQL, Strategic Planning, Leadership, System Administration
Education
Colorado Technical University 2002 — 2004
MBA, Business
Colorado Technical University 1999 — 2001
MS/IT, Information Technology
South Dakota State University 1990 — 1992
Economics / Computer Science / Math
Northcentral University
Phd, Business/Information Technology
Carbon Green BioEnergy June 2009 - Present
VeraSun Energy March 2008 - June 2009
US BioEnergy August 2007 - March 2008
The Andersons 2005 - 2007
Skills
Process Improvement, Operations Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Project Management, Budgets, Mergers, Team Building, Biofuels, Project Planning, Logistics, Management
Education
University of Toledo 2004 — 2008
MBA, Business
Michigan State University 1997 — 2001
BS, Agricultural Sciences
Regis Corporation November 2008 - Present
VeraSun Energy 2006 - 2008
Lenox 2003 - November 2006
Department 56 1998 - 2003
Tsumura International, Inc. 1996 - 1998
Tsumura International, Inc. 1994 - 1996
Tsumura International, Inc. 1990 - 1993
Skills
Cisco Technologies, XP, System Administration, Cisco Call Manager, Process Improvement, Troubleshooting, Project Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel
Education
North Dakota State University 1986 — 1989
BS, Corporate & Community Fitness/Nutrition
Normandale Community College 1986 — 1986
Assero Resources May 2012 - Present
Nelson Engineering, Inc January 2011 - May 2012
Solara Resources LLC November 2008 - January 2011
VeraSun Energy July 2003 - November 2008
Skills
Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Team Building, Problem Solving, Budgeting
Education
The University of South Dakota 2006 — 2008
Masters - In Progress, Business Administration
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1995 — 2000
BS, Chemical Engineering
Great Western Bank June 2012 - Present
GE Healthcare June 2011 - June 2012
zuercher technologies June 2009 - June 2011
VeraSun Energy 2007 - 2009
CNA Surety October 2003 - March 2007
CyberSource December 1998 - September 2003
The Credit Store 1997 - 1998
Special Teams May 1997 - November 1997
Casino Data Systems January 1997 - May 1997
Special Teams May 1993 - December 1996
Skills
Software Development, Microsoft SQL Server, Databases, Business Intelligence, Oracle, C#
Education
South Dakota State University 1989 — 1995
BS/BS, Engineering Physics/Electrical Engineering
Novozymes February 2012 - Present
Valero Renewable Fuels April 2009 - May 2012
VeraSun Energy June 2007 - April 2009
VeraSun Energy September 2006 - May 2007
Skills
QAQC, Data Analysis, Biotechnology, Biofuels, Chemistry, R&D, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chromatography, Laboratory, Fermentation, Lifesciences, HPLC, GMP
Education
Kansas State University
BS, Food Science
The University of Georgia
BBA, Finance
Gulf States Toyota August 2010 - Present
VeraSun Energy September 2008 - May 2009
Spectrum Brands 2007 - 2008
3Com October 2002 - October 2004
Gardner Denver, Inc. 1997 - 2001
Lexmark International, Inc 1991 - 1997
Skills
Process Improvement, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, Operational Excellence, Automotive, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Financial Analysis
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia, College of Business 1989 — 1990
MBA, Finance
Murray State University
Ethanol Grain Processors September 2008 - Present
VeraSun Energy October 2007 - September 2008
Davidson Laboratory February 2005 - November 2006
Education
University of Iowa 2002 — 2007
B.S., Microbiology
Amalgamated Research Inc August 2013 - Present
The Amalgamated Sugar Company November 2008 - Present
VeraSun Energy November 2007 - October 2008
The Amalgamated Sugar Company 2004 - 2007
The Amalgamated Sugar Company 2001 - 2004
The Amalgamated Sugar Company 1986 - 2001
The Amalgamated Sugar Company 1982 - 1986
Skills
Manufacturing, Operations Management, Biofuels, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Capital Projects, Chemical Engineering, HACCP, Purchasing, Process Engineering, PSM, Ethanol, Process Control, Strategic Planning, Process Safety..., Pilot Plant, Energy, Process Optimization, Maintenance Management, Factory
Education
University of Idaho 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
KLN Executive Services November 2011 - Present
Endres Development April 2009 - October 2011
VeraSun Energy March 2007 - 2009
VeraSun Energy March 2006 - March 2007
VeraSun Energy August 2005 - March 2006
Fair Issac June 2000 - May 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, QuickBooks, Event Planning, Travel Arrangements, Microsoft Excel, Office Management, Concur, Calendaring
Education
South Dakota State University
Valero Energy Corporation February 2010 - Present
Appomattox Bio Energy 2009 - 2010
VeraSun Energy 2007 - October 2009
Antioch University McGregor 1996 - October 2009
XLC Services/ Procter & Gamble 2004 - 2006
International Truck & Engine Corp (Navistar) 1987 - 2003
Education
Central State University
BS, Chemistry
Lake Erie College
MBA, Management
Valero Energy Corporation January 2012 - Present
Valero Energy Corporation April 2009 - January 2012
VeraSun Energy October 2006 - April 2009
Methanex Corporation March 2003 - October 2006
Nortel Networks 2000 - 2003
Education
University of North Texas 2003 — 2006
MBA, Strategic Management
University of North Texas 1995 — 1999
BBA, Strategic Management, Business Computer Information Systems, International Business
Flint Hills Resources July 2013 - Present
Flint Hills Resources March 2011 - Present
Flint Hills Resources September 2010 - March 2011
Hawkeye Growth August 2008 - September 2010
VeraSun Energy June 2005 - August 2008
NC Plus Hybrids May 1999 - June 2005
GROWMARK, Inc. September 1996 - May 1999
Skills
Industrial Safety, Energy, Process Engineering, Renewable Energy, EHS
Education
Iowa State University 1991 — 1996
BS, Biology
Valero Renewables May 2009 - Present
VeraSun Energy December 2008 - April 2009
VeraSun Energy September 2004 - December 2008
Cargill, Inc April 2000 - September 2004
Cargill, Inc November 1997 - April 2000
ProGold, LLC 1995 - 1997
A. E. Staley 1991 - 1995
Skills
Due Diligence, Business Strategy, Renewable Energy, Start-ups, Energy, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, EPC, Contract Negotiation, Biofuels, Mergers & Acquisitions, Ethanol, Strategic Planning, Mergers, Construction, Construction Management, Purchasing, Refinery, Change Management, New Business Development, Biotechnology, Forecasting, Budgets, Business Development, Risk Management, Negotiation, Project Management, Logistics, Contract Management, Engineering, SAP, Chemical Engineering, Leadership, Procurement, FEED, Petrochemical, Project Engineering, Project Planning, Capital Projects, Manufacturing, Process Control, Refining, Factory, Plant Maintenance, Power Generation, Process Optimization, Process Safety..., Continuous Improvement, Process Simulation, Process Safety
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1993 — 1995
Industrial Technology Bachelor of Science Degree
Lake Area Vo Tech 1977 — 1979
Agri-Business
VeraSun Energy May 2005 - Present
Daktronics May 1999 - May 2005
Skills
Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, GAAP, SEC filings, External Audit, Auditing, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Financial Accounting, General Ledger, Tax
Education
The University of South Dakota 1988 — 2002
MBA, Accounting
Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota July 2008 - Present
VeraSun Energy February 2007 - May 2008
Education
South Dakota State University 2004 — 2008
Communication Studies, Communications Studies and Theatre
Concordia College 2000 — 2004
Communications
South Eastern Council of Governments April 2010 - Present
Sioux Falls Canaries Baseball April 2009 - December 2009
VeraSun Energy October 2008 - April 2009
Labelcrafters 1987 - 2007
Skills
Budgets, Accounting
Education
University of Sioux Falls 1998 — 2001
MBA, Business
Macalester College 1972 — 1976
BA, Art
Sturdevants October 2013 - Present
Risk Administration Services, Inc August 2009 - February 2013
VeraSun Energy October 2007 - August 2009
Northwestern Energy 2002 - 2006
Skills
Internal Controls, Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Auditing, Budgets, Due Diligence, Executive Management, External Audit, Financial Reporting, Financial Risk, Forecasting, Internal Audit, Management, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Variance Analysis
Education
The University of South Dakota 1989 — 1994
Master of Professional Accountancy, Accounting
Missouri River Energy Services November 2009 - Present
VeraSun Energy May 2008 - May 2009
Price Consulting Group June 2007 - April 2008
DocuTAP 2008 - 2008
Daktronics August 2006 - May 2007
SAIC 2007 - 2007
State Farm June 1996 - August 2006
Skills
MS Project, SharePoint, Project Management, Office Equipment, Software Project...
Education
Dakota State University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Information Systems
Feed Products South March 2012 - Present
Appomattox Bioenergy July 2009 - March 2012
VeraSun Energy November 2007 - July 2009
Abengoa Bioenergy February 2006 - November 2007
Hubbard Feeds 2001 - June 2005
Wayne Feeds Continental Grain Co. 1995 - 2001
Wayne Feeds Continental Grain Co. 1991 - 1995
Wayne Feeds Continental Grain Co. 1986 - 1991
Wayne Feeds Continental Grain 1980 - 1986
Texas Tech University 1978 - 1980
Skills
Operations Management, Engineering, Biofuels, Process Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Renewable Energy, Maintenance Management, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Capital Projects, Factory, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Energy, Plant Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Preventive Maintenance, Biomass, Chemical Engineering, Alternative Energy
Education
Texas Tech University 1971 — 1975
B.S., Animal Production, Economics, Ag Engineering
Architectural Roofing & Sheetmetal, Inc. September 2012 - Present
Anderson Group CPA August 2009 - September 2012
VeraSun Energy June 2008 - July 2009
Eide Bailly LLP January 2003 - June 2008
Education
The University of South Dakota
Business Administration
First Premier Bank May 2010 - Present
VeraSun Energy October 2007 - June 2009
Hutchinson Technology Inc November 2005 - September 2007
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Payroll, ADP Payroll, Employee Benefits
Education
Dakota State University 2000 — 2005
Bachelors of Business Administration, Managment and Account
ICM inc. January 2006 - Present
ICM, Inc. January 2006 - Present
VeraSun Energy January 2004 - January 2006
South Dakota State University January 2002 - January 2006
Skills
Biofuels, Fermentation, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, HPLC, R, Commercialization, Biomass, Purification, Research, Technology Transfer, Process Simulation, Renewable Energy, Fermentation Technology, Enzymes, Alternative Energy, Science, Process Engineering, Cleantech, Process Optimization, Agriculture, Chemical Engineering, Chromatography, Molecular Biology, Protein Chemistry, Lifesciences, R&D, Chemistry, Laboratory, Analytical Chemistry, Life Sciences
Education
South Dakota State University 2002 — 2006
PhD, Microbiology
Dakota State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelors, Chemistry/Biology
Stern Oil Company Inc. September 2012 - Present
Stern Oil Company December 2009 - August 2012
VeraSun Energy July 2006 - February 2010
PAM Oil, Inc. November 1985 - June 2006
Ivanhoe Public School August 1980 - May 1983
Skills
Logistics, Purchasing, Sales Operations, Team Building, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Supply Chain, Marketing, Procurement, Project Planning, Start-ups, Sales, Supply Chain Management, Contract Negotiation, Product Development, Manufacturing, Operations Management
Education
Dakota State University 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Education
Valero Energy Corporation April 2009 - Present
VeraSun Energy April 2005 - April 2009
VeraSun Energy October 2003 - April 2005
South Dakota State University 2001 - 2002
South Dakota State University 1998 - 2001
Skills
Biofuels, Renewable Energy, Manufacturing, Management, Gas Chromatography, SOP development, Process Control, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Database Design, Data Analysis, Microsoft Access, Statistics, Laboratory, ASTM standards, Energy, Project Management, R&D, Process Optimization, Alternative Energy, Engineering, Biotechnology, Fermentation, Ethanol, HPLC, Water Treatment, Chemistry, Factory
Education
South Dakota State University 2001 — 2003
Environmental Biology, Master's Studies
South Dakota State University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology
Valero Energy Corporation May 2013 - Present
Valero Energy Corporation November 2010 - July 2013
Valero Energy Corporation September 2008 - November 2010
VeraSun Energy September 2007 - September 2008
Rohm and Haas July 2005 - September 2007
Cargill January 2001 - July 2005
Skills
Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, P&ID, Capital Projects, Biofuels, Aspen Plus, Process Simulation, Process Safety, Refining, Engineering, HAZOP, Process Control, Process Optimization
Education
University College London, U. of London 2000 — 2000
Chemical Engineering, ChE summer courses
Iowa State University 1996 — 2000
BS, Chemical Engineering
Valero Renewable Fuels September 2007 - Present
VeraSun Energy 2007 - 2009
Skills
Manufacturing
Education
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Biosuls – Consultant to the Bioenergy Industry, January 2010 - Present
Professional Computer Services September 2008 - September 2009
Verasun Energy March 2008 - September 2008
Elkhorn Valley Ethanol, LLC August 2006 - January 2008
Louis Dreyfus Commodities 2006 - 2008
Trenton Agri Products, LLC February 2004 - August 2006
Chief Ethanol Fuels March 1985 - February 2004
Skills
Start-ups, Factory, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Management, Power Plants, Construction, Process Improvement, Retail, Team Building, Energy, Business Planning, Leadership, Operations Management, Process Engineering, Environmental Compliance, Renewable Energy, Continuous Improvement, Project Management
Education
Bellevue University 2001 — 2003
Yes, Management
Bellevue University 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Valero Renewable Fuels April 2009 - Present
VeraSun Energy May 2005 - April 2009
VeraSun Energy 2007 - 2009
Skills
Occupational Health, Hazardous Waste..., Environmental Compliance, Hazard Analysis, Safety Training, First Aid, Process Improvement, Emergency Services, EHS, Process Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management...
Education
Dakota State University 2000 — 2005
B.S., Chemistry
Dakota State University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry
Valero Renewables, Linden, Indiana May 2014 - Present
VeraSun Energy August 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Process Engineering
Education
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1985 — 1989
City of Detroit July 2013 - October 2013
AlixPartners December 1996 - July 2012
VeraSun Energy October 2008 - April 2009
Tecumseh Products Company January 2007 - August 2007
ish GmbH and Co, KG December 2002 - June 2005
Peregrine 1998 - 2002
EQ The Environmental Quality Company May 1995 - May 1996
Ernst & Young 1978 - 1995
Skills
Mergers, Turn Around Management, Manufacturing, Restructuring, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Team Building, Business Development, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Strategy, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., Acquisition Integration, Project Management, IT Management, Budgets, Purchasing, Property Tax, Income Tax, Human Resources, Union, Program Management
Education
Michigan State University 1971 — 1978
BS, Accounting/Zoology
Flint Hills Resources June 2015 - Present
Wacker Chemie May 2014 - May 2015
Flint Hills Resources October 2012 - May 2014
Flint Hills Resources September 2010 - October 2012
Hawkeye Growth, LLC September 2009 - September 2010
Zeolyst International April 2008 - September 2009
VeraSun Energy April 2007 - April 2008
Holcim January 2005 - March 2007
Dura Automotive August 2001 - December 2004
Calphalon May 2000 - August 2001
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Optimization, Process Safety, Project Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering, Factory, HAZOP, Continuous Improvement, Process Simulation, Preventive Maintenance, Capital Projects, Refinery, P&ID, HAZOP Study
Education
University of Iowa 1996 — 2000
BSE, Chemical Engineering
DHL October 2014 - Present
Cintas August 2011 - September 2014
GameStop October 2010 - January 2012
Scotts Company LLC March 2010 - July 2010
My Favorite Muffin August 2008 - July 2009
VeraSun Energy June 2008 - August 2008
Manpower/Virginia Tech May 2007 - August 2007
Manpower/Virginia Tech May 2006 - August 2006
Manpower/Windsor Hills Apartments May 2005 - August 2005
Manpower/Virgina Tech June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, Project Planning, Finite Element Analysis, Employee Training, GSD, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Retail, Inventory Control, Microsoft Word, Retail Sales, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, PowerPoint, Time Management, Teamwork, Cashiering
Education
Cedarville University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor, Science Mechanical Engineering
Pensacola Christian College 2003 — 2005
Mechanical Engineering
HatchGrove Consulting September 2011 - Present
VeraSun Energy June 2001 - June 2007
ExpressGold January 1999 - June 2001
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BS), Management Information Systems, General
Highlands High School
Fielder's Choice Direct, a Monsanto Company June 2008 - Present
VeraSun Energy June 2007 - April 2008
Spherion/ICM December 2006 - June 2007
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University 2010 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Ivy Tech Community College 2004 — 2006
Associate, Accounting
South Dakota State University Department of Economics December 2012 - Present
South Dakota State University December 2009 - October 2012
VeraSun Energy February 2006 - May 2009
First Bank & Trust 1998 - 2006
Skills
Financial Analysis, Accounting, Budgets, Accounts Payable, Microsoft Excel, Account Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, QuickBooks, Analysis, Internal Controls, Financial Accounting, General Ledger, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Outlook, Management
Education
The University of South Dakota 2006 — 2008
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Economics
Hixton Fairchild Farmers Cooperative 2010 - Present
Elkhart Co-op June 2010 - July 2011
VeraSun Energy April 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Accounting, Finance,..., Lean Manufacturing, Iso 9000, Six Sigma
Education
The University of North Dakota 1969 — 1973
BS, Accounting
ConAgra Foods July 2013 - Present
Archer Daniels Midland Company September 2012 - June 2013
Archer Daniels Midland June 2009 - September 2012
VeraSun Energy April 2008 - April 2009
Protient(ABFI) June 2007 - May 2008
The Swiss Colony June 2006 - June 2007
Skills
HACCP, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, ISO, Laboratory, Management, CAPA, ISO 22000, Procurement, Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., FDA, Food Quality, Food Safety Management..., GMP, Software Documentation, Sop
Education
Clarke College 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, General
Hollywood Casino Die Cutter AssistantRock-Tenn Company2010 - 2012
VeraSun Energy 2008 - 2009
DHL 2006 - 2007
RR Donnelley / Banta Publishing 1991 - 1995
Computer Stock Forms 1982 - 1991
Skills
Gaming, Resorts, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Poker, VIP, Gaming Industry, Casino, Casino Gaming, Customer Service, Hospitality
Education
Southern State Community College
Business Administration and Management, General
Valero Energy Corporation April 2013 - Present
Valero Energy Corporation September 2010 - April 2013
Valero Energy Corporation May 2009 - September 2010
Valero Energy Corporation April 2009 - May 2009
VeraSun Energy February 2008 - April 2009
Kerry Bio-Science November 2003 - February 2008
The Dial Corporation May 2000 - November 2003
Witco Corporation January 1998 - August 1998
Education
Iowa State University 1995 — 2000
Chemical Engineering