VeraSun Energy

Industry: Company

Description

VeraSun 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

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Ted Hattori Ted Hattori San Antonio, Texas Details
Ted Hattori's VeraSun Energy Experience April 2008 - March 2009
Job International Agribusiness Specialist
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
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

Barry Mielke Barry Mielke Brookings, South Dakota Details
Barry Mielke's VeraSun Energy Experience April 2006 - February 2008
Job Director of Energy Systems at South Dakota State University
Industry Facilities Services
Experience
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

Lisa Hilder Lisa Hilder Greater Omaha Area Details
Lisa Hilder's VeraSun Energy Experience 2004 - 2009
Job Controller at POET Biorefining Corning
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
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

Carrie Eggert Carrie Eggert Baltic, South Dakota Details
Carrie Eggert's VeraSun Energy Experience August 2006 - September 2009
Job Accountant at POET
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
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

Don Endres Don Endres Brookings, South Dakota Details
Don Endres's VeraSun Energy Experience May 2001 - May 2009
Job CEO at Novita Nutrition, LLC
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

Curt Frank Curt Frank Plymouth, Iowa Details
Curt Frank's VeraSun Energy Experience April 2007 - July 2008
Job Supervisor Project Management Alliant Energy
Industry Utilities
Experience
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

Adam Buchholtz Adam Buchholtz Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Adam Buchholtz's VeraSun Energy Experience May 2004 - April 2009
Job Process Supervisor at Valero Energy Corporation
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
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

Ross Hansen Ross Hansen Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Ross Hansen's VeraSun Energy Experience September 2007 - February 2010
Job IT Systems Analyst Lvl II at Interstates Control System
Industry Computer Networking
Experience
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

Derek Dudley Derek Dudley Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Derek Dudley's VeraSun Energy Experience October 2007 - May 2009
Job Director of IT / Security Officer at Madison Community Hospital
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
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

Shawn Easterly Shawn Easterly Wichita, Kansas Area Details
Shawn Easterly's VeraSun Energy Experience April 2008 - August 2008
Job Manager of Field Services at US Water Services
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
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

Dan Richey, PMP Dan Richey, PMP Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area Details
Dan Richey, PMP's VeraSun Energy Experience 2006 - 2009
Job Sr. Project Manager at AREVA Federal Services
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
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

Candace Lottman Candace Lottman Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Candace Lottman's VeraSun Energy Experience April 2008 - March 2009
Job Employee Relations Specialist at Sanford Health
Industry Human Resources
Experience
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

Danny Herron Danny Herron Fort Collins, Colorado Area Details
Danny Herron's VeraSun Energy Experience March 2006 - November 2008
Job EVP & Chief Financial Officer at Advanced Energy
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
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

Jay Ryan Jay Ryan Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Jay Ryan's VeraSun Energy Experience November 2006 - April 2009
Job Manager Supply Chain Execution at Valero Renewable Fuels
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
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

Bobbi Bourk Bobbi Bourk Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Bobbi Bourk's VeraSun Energy Experience June 2008 - September 2009
Job Accountant at Aerionics, Inc.
Industry Accounting
Experience
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

Angela Koch Angela Koch Aurora, South Dakota Details
Angela Koch's VeraSun Energy Experience September 2007 - April 2009
Job Office Coordinator at Valero Energy Corporation
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
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

Eric Sauer Eric Sauer Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Eric Sauer's VeraSun Energy Experience May 2006 - March 2009
Job Sr. Process Engineer in Ethanol Industry
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
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

Jeffery Kramer Jeffery Kramer Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Jeffery Kramer's VeraSun Energy Experience April 2004 - April 2008
Job Vice President of Global People Operations (HR) at GA Telesis
Industry Utilities
Experience
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

Daniel Doenges, PMP Daniel Doenges, PMP Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Daniel Doenges, PMP's VeraSun Energy Experience 2006 - 2008
Job IT Project Manager
Industry Wholesale
Experience
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

Mark Brule Mark Brule Sioux Falls, South Dakota Details
Mark Brule's VeraSun Energy Experience February 2007 - June 2009
Job Actively Seeking Management Opportunities in Start up or Growth Company
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
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

John Pesicka John Pesicka Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
John Pesicka's VeraSun Energy Experience March 2006 - November 2008
Job Projects
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
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

Paul Schock Paul Schock Sioux Falls, South Dakota Details
Paul Schock's VeraSun Energy Experience 2005 - 2008
Job Partner, Nordic Venture Partners // A Midwest Private Equity Firm Investing in Outstanding Companies and Quality People
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
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

Doug Kopecky Doug Kopecky Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Doug Kopecky's VeraSun Energy Experience April 2007 - November 2008
Job IT Consultant
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
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

Corey Bowman Corey Bowman Pierre, South Dakota Details
Corey Bowman's VeraSun Energy Experience 2007 - 2009
Job Accountant at Capital City Air Carrier, Inc. dba Mustang Aviation
Industry Airlines/Aviation
Experience
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

Minh Lee Goon Minh Lee Goon Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Minh Lee Goon's VeraSun Energy Experience February 2007 - May 2009
Job Developer at Carbase
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Ryan Wuellner Ryan Wuellner Brookings, South Dakota Details
Ryan Wuellner's VeraSun Energy Experience November 2005 - December 2008
Job Infrastructure Engineer II at Fishback Financial Corporation
Industry Banking
Experience
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

Amy Briggs Kor Amy Briggs Kor Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Amy Briggs Kor's VeraSun Energy Experience 2009 - 2010
Job Senior Secretary at South Dakota State University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
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

Ginja Tavares da Silva Ginja Tavares da Silva Cambridge, Massachusetts Details
Ginja Tavares da Silva's VeraSun Energy Experience 2004 - 2007
Job VP Finance at Novogy, Inc. and Director of Financial Operations at The FDA Group, LLC
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
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

Judd Eder Judd Eder Greater Seattle Area Details
Judd Eder's VeraSun Energy Experience August 2008 - December 2008
Job Senior Digital Marketing Strategist at OptiMine Software, Inc.
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Keith Bruinsma Keith Bruinsma Brookings, South Dakota Details
Keith Bruinsma's VeraSun Energy Experience June 2001 - May 2005
Job Renewable Energy Developer
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
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

David Gotz David Gotz Greater New York City Area Details
David Gotz's VeraSun Energy Experience May 2008 - February 2009
Job Water Mitigation Technician at Paul Davis Restoration, Inc
Industry Construction
Experience
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

Bryan Meier, CPA Bryan Meier, CPA Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Bryan Meier, CPA's VeraSun Energy Experience 2006 - 2009
Job CFO at Recovery Technology Solutions, Inc.
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
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

Ann Young Ann Young Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Ann Young's VeraSun Energy Experience April 2008 - September 2008
Job Director, Finance Service Delivery at CHS
Industry Insurance
Experience
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

Alan Malone Alan Malone Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Alan Malone's VeraSun Energy Experience March 2003 - 2009
Job TBD
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
VeraSun Energy   March 2003 - 2009
Special Teams Inc   1990 - 1998

Education
South Dakota State University   1990 — 1995

Kimm Sundal Kimm Sundal Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Kimm Sundal's VeraSun Energy Experience July 2007 - October 2011
Job Adjunct Professor Computer Science at Colorado Technical University
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
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

Gabe Corey Gabe Corey Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Details
Gabe Corey's VeraSun Energy Experience March 2008 - June 2009
Job Commodities and Risk Manager
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
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

Lori Jabs Lori Jabs Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Lori Jabs's VeraSun Energy Experience 2006 - 2008
Job Information Technology and Services Professional
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
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

Brian DeJong Brian DeJong Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Brian DeJong's VeraSun Energy Experience July 2003 - November 2008
Job Managing Director
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
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

Dean Skogman Dean Skogman Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Dean Skogman's VeraSun Energy Experience 2007 - 2009
Job Business Intelligence Developer at Great Western Bank
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
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

Rebecca Michael Rebecca Michael Ames, Iowa Details
Rebecca Michael's VeraSun Energy Experience June 2007 - April 2009
Job Scientist at Novozymes
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
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

Lee McCormick Lee McCormick Houston, Texas Area Details
Lee McCormick's VeraSun Energy Experience September 2008 - May 2009
Job Senior Manager, Planning, Logistics, & Operations
Industry Automotive
Experience
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

Jonanthan Fleege Jonanthan Fleege Greater Memphis Area Details
Jonanthan Fleege's VeraSun Energy Experience October 2007 - September 2008
Job Lead Lab Tech at Ethanol Grain Processors
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
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

Alan Hieb Alan Hieb Boise, Idaho Area Details
Alan Hieb's VeraSun Energy Experience November 2007 - October 2008
Job Director of Engineering and Technical Support
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

Kristy Nelson Kristy Nelson Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Kristy Nelson's VeraSun Energy Experience March 2007 - 2009
Job Executive Assistant
Industry Executive Office
Experience
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

Julius Martin Julius Martin Columbus, Ohio Area Details
Julius Martin's VeraSun Energy Experience 2007 - October 2009
Job QA/QC Manager at Valero Renewables
Industry Chemicals
Experience
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

Lori Taylor-Lanning Lori Taylor-Lanning San Antonio, Texas Area Details
Lori Taylor-Lanning's VeraSun Energy Experience October 2006 - April 2009
Job Director Logistics at Valero Energy Corporation
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
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

Daren Ruggles Daren Ruggles Fairmont, Nebraska Details
Daren Ruggles's VeraSun Energy Experience June 2005 - August 2008
Job Plant Manager at Flint Hills Resources
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
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

Jerry Ries Jerry Ries San Antonio, Texas Area Details
Jerry Ries's VeraSun Energy Experience December 2008 - April 2009
Job Director of Project Services at Valero Renewables
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
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

Julie Lorensen Julie Lorensen Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Julie Lorensen's VeraSun Energy Experience May 2005 - Present
Job Asst Treasurer at VeraSun Energy
Industry Accounting
Experience
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

Karie Pallansch Karie Pallansch Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Karie Pallansch's VeraSun Energy Experience February 2007 - May 2008
Job Promoting Meaningful Adventures
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
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

Janice Gravning Janice Gravning Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Janice Gravning's VeraSun Energy Experience October 2008 - April 2009
Job Planner & Grant Writer at SECOG
Industry Government Administration
Experience
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

Steven Foss Steven Foss Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Steven Foss's VeraSun Energy Experience October 2007 - August 2009
Job CPA with Controller experience
Industry Accounting
Experience
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

Nicole Hegdahl, PMP Nicole Hegdahl, PMP Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Nicole Hegdahl, PMP's VeraSun Energy Experience May 2008 - May 2009
Job Project Manager, Technical Analyst
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
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

Otis Robinson Otis Robinson Greater St. Louis Area Details
Otis Robinson's VeraSun Energy Experience November 2007 - July 2009
Job Plant Manager at Feed Products South
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

Jeffrey Paulsen Jeffrey Paulsen Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Jeffrey Paulsen's VeraSun Energy Experience June 2008 - July 2009
Job Chief Financial Officer at Architectural Roofing & Sheetmetal, Inc.
Industry Accounting
Experience
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

Whitney Christensen Whitney Christensen Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Whitney Christensen's VeraSun Energy Experience October 2007 - June 2009
Job Payroll Specialist at First Premier Bank
Industry Human Resources
Experience
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

Jeremy Javers Jeremy Javers Wichita, Kansas Area Details
Jeremy Javers's VeraSun Energy Experience January 2004 - January 2006
Job Principal Research Scientist at ICM, Inc.
Industry Research
Experience
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

Kelley Devine Kelley Devine Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Kelley Devine's VeraSun Energy Experience July 2006 - February 2010
Job Sales Manager at Stern Oil Company Inc.
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
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

Alethea Caraway Alethea Caraway Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Alethea Caraway's VeraSun Energy Experience April 2005 - April 2009
Job QA/QC Manager at Valero Energy Corporation
Industry Chemicals
Experience
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

Nicole Felkey Gries Nicole Felkey Gries Welcome, Minnesota Details
Nicole Felkey Gries's VeraSun Energy Experience September 2007 - September 2008
Job Plant Manager at Valero Energy Corporation
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
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

Ronnie Steele Ronnie Steele Bloomingburg, Ohio Details
Ronnie Steele's VeraSun Energy Experience 2007 - 2009
Job Maintenance Manager at Valero Energy Corporation
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Valero Renewable Fuels  September 2007 - Present
VeraSun Energy   2007 - 2009

Skills
Manufacturing

Education
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Dan Petersen Dan Petersen Papillion, Nebraska Details
Dan Petersen's VeraSun Energy Experience March 2008 - September 2008
Job President of Operations at Biosuls – Consultant to the Energy Industry,
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
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

Molly Knutson Molly Knutson Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area Details
Molly Knutson's VeraSun Energy Experience May 2005 - April 2009
Job Health Safety and Environmental Manager at Valero Renewable Fuels
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
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

Galen Reinholt Galen Reinholt Indianapolis, Indiana Area Details
Galen Reinholt's VeraSun Energy Experience August 2007 - May 2009
Job Engineering Manager at Valero Renewables, Linden, IN
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Valero Renewables, Linden, Indiana   May 2014 - Present
VeraSun Energy   August 2007 - May 2009

Skills
Process Engineering

Education
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology   1985 — 1989

Jim Bonsall Jim Bonsall Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Details
Jim Bonsall's VeraSun Energy Experience October 2008 - April 2009
Job Retired Managing Director AlixPartners LLP
Industry Executive Office
Experience
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

Scott Smeltser Scott Smeltser Ottumwa, Iowa Details
Scott Smeltser's VeraSun Energy Experience April 2007 - April 2008
Job Engineering Manager at FHR Fairbank, IA
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
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

Brad Absher Brad Absher Cincinnati Area Details
Brad Absher's VeraSun Energy Experience June 2008 - August 2008
Job MHE & Facilities Engineer at DHL
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
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

Bill Honnef Bill Honnef Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Bill Honnef's VeraSun Energy Experience June 2001 - June 2007
Job HatchGrove Consulting
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
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

Candace McCracken Candace McCracken Lafayette, Indiana Area Details
Candace McCracken's VeraSun Energy Experience June 2007 - April 2008
Job Account Clerk at Fielder's Choice Direct, a Monsanto Company
Industry Accounting
Experience
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

Cindee Stedman Cindee Stedman Brookings, South Dakota Details
Cindee Stedman's VeraSun Energy Experience February 2006 - May 2009
Job Budget Coordinator at SDSU
Industry Higher Education
Experience
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

Wayne Rom Wayne Rom Eau Claire, Wisconsin Details
Wayne Rom's VeraSun Energy Experience April 2009 - June 2010
Job Executive Office Professional
Industry Executive Office
Experience
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

Paul Hefel Paul Hefel Cedar Rapids, Iowa Details
Paul Hefel's VeraSun Energy Experience April 2008 - April 2009
Job Manager Procurement at ConAgra Foods
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

Bob Perie Bob Perie Greenfield, Ohio Details
Bob Perie's VeraSun Energy Experience 2008 - 2009
Job Poker Dealer at Hollywood Casino
Industry Gambling & Casinos
Experience
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

Brian Brinkman Brian Brinkman Brookings, South Dakota Details
Brian Brinkman's VeraSun Energy Experience February 2008 - April 2009
Job Plant Manager at Valero Energy Corporation
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
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

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