GreenPoint Ag Announces Key Leadership Promotions
Three GreenPoint Ag employees have recently been named to new positions:
- Daniel Dodds, senior vice president of wholesale
Formerly vice president of financial planning and analysis, Dodds has been with GreenPoint Ag since 2021 - previously spending 18 years at Land O’Lakes. - Joey Caldwell, senior vice president of growth and strategy
Caldwell’s main responsibilities will include strengthening strategic partnerships with co-ops and expanding growth opportunities. - Amy Winstead, senior vice president of retail
Previously vice president of retail sales and operations, Winstead has been known for implementing rapid transformations that strengthen the retail business.
MKC Celebrates 5 Leaders Graduating From Rural Kansas Apprenticeship Program
Mid-Kansas Cooperative has had five apprentices who trained and graduated from Kansas Farm Bureau’s Rural Kansas Apprenticeship Program. They will now fill management positions at MKC locations across the state.
- Tristen Burger: location manager at MKC’s Benton facility
“I think one big thing I now understand as a manager/leader is the ability to lead all different types of people is a crucial skill to have,” Burger says. “The ability to acknowledge individuals as an important part of your team will make you a much better leader and person outside of work.” - Matt Pauly: rail terminal operations manager in Sumner County
“Not many other companies allow you to see the entire company to find your fit within it,” Pauly says. “If you stay open-minded about all the experiences you are in during the apprenticeship, you will learn more than you could have ever imagined.” - Mark Perry: Manhattan location employee
“Every other job I’ve had sprinted through training and left me to figure everything else out on the fly,” Perry says. “This program has given me a well-rounded idea of the operations of the company.” - Anthony Redar: Canton Terminal’s grain operations manager
“The ability and opportunity to not only visit the other locations and departments, but also to meet, speak and learn about the company from senior leadership is something I’ve never experienced with any other job,” Redar says. “This shows not only the commitment they have to building future leaders, but also the value our producers, customers and team members have invested in our futures.” - Kyle Sherwood: assistant grain manager for Lindsborg and Marquette
“Some of the biggest growth happened during the fall harvest where I had to solve problems, assist in managing operations and work to provide exceptional service for our growers,” Sherwood says. “These have all attributed to me becoming much more confident in my skills and have made me a more rounded person.”
After becoming Kansas’ first agricultural apprenticeship program in 2023, MKC has hired seven apprentices through RKAP to enhance its labor force.
“This program has been extremely successful in attracting new employees to MKC that want to be leaders but lack the necessary experience to hop right into a leadership role,” Crosby says. “It’s the perfect program to gain experience and learn the ropes of the organization and ensure proper job placement.”
Currently, MKC has apprentice openings for CDL drivers, operations specialists and agriculture equipment operators.
