John Caupert hired as Executive Director to lead GEAPS

November 15, 2023 - The Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) is pleased to announce John Caupert as the newly appointed Executive Director, set to commence duties on December 11, 2023. With over three decades of experience in agribusiness, Caupert will play a pivotal role in leading GEAPS into the next phase of its mission.

Caupert said he is both honoured and humbled to be selected to leap GEAPS, which he described as an organisation that has paved the way for thousands of people and companies in both the grain elevator and processing industries. "GEAPS is a member-driven organisation, a resource for its members, which means, GEAPS is about people. I look forward to getting to know the heart and soul of GEAPS, its members. More than 3000 strong, GEAPS members represent all areas of the grain industry. By respecting our traditions while also keeping an eye on the future, I have faith that together, we will go far."

Caupert earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in agribusiness economics with specialisation in agriculture policy from Souther Illinois University at Carbondale. He and his wife Jodee, live in Waterloo IL. Their daughter is a first-year student at Lindenwood University.

Caupert brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having served as the Executive Director of the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC). During his 17-year tenure, he successfully directed the commercialisation of over 80 technologies, transforming NCERC into a self-sustained entity through private sector contractual research and grants. Caupert takes on his role while preparations are underway for the GEAPS Exchange in February in Kansas City, MO, and the GEAPS' Leadership Conference in May in Fort Worth, TX.

GEAPS Board Chair Chris Blair highlighted Caupert's extensive background, stating, "John brings international experience to go along with his expertise in the processing industry and executive director experience.

Glen Gudino, President of GEAPS Media Group, will continue to lead all media brands within the organisation. Julia Kloehn, GEAPS Operations Director and interim CEO during the transition period, will serve as Director of Operations.

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