Growth Energy represents the producers and supporters of biofuels who feed the world and fuel America in ways that achieve energy independence, improve economic well-being and create a healthier environment for all Americans now.

Meet Our Board of Directors

Dan Sanders
Vice President, Front Range Energy
Mitch Miller
CEO, Carbon Green BioEnergy, LLC
Todd Becker
President, CEO and Director, Green Plains, Inc.
Ray Bradbury
President, Risk Management - Corn, ADM
Jeff Broin
Chairman & CEO, POET, LLC
Tom Buis
Board Member, Growth Energy
Richard Childress
Chairman & CEO, Richard Childress Racing
Brett Davis
Vice President, New Holland North America
Ray Defenbaugh
President and CEO of Big River Resources, LLC
Kyle Gilley
SVP of External Affairs and Communications, POET
Mark Marquis
CEO, Marquis Energy, Inc.
Jim Pirolli
President, Ethanol Group, The Andersons, Inc.
Rick Schwarck
President, Absolute Energy, LLC
Nathan VanderGriend
President & CEO, ERI Solutions, Inc.
Tom Willis
CEO / President, Conestoga Energy Partners, LLC

Meet Our Staff

Emily Skor
CEO
Chris Bliley
Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs
Sara Brenden
Senior Manager of Market Development & Events
Ben Butterfield
Controller
Alec Caso
Communications Associate
Leigh Claffey
Director of Communications
Michaela Colon
Finance Associate
Daniel Cones
Senior Manager of Data & Operations
Austin Dabney
Senior Manager of Communications
Patti Daino
Executive Assistant
John Fuher
Vice President of Government Affairs
Elizabeth Funderburk
Vice President of Communications & Public Affairs
Bryce Jones
Senior Director of Membership
Joseph Kakesh
General Counsel
Kitty Loyd
Vice President of Events & Operations
Kelly Manning
Vice President of Development
Zach Martin
Director of Government Affairs
Mike O’Brien
Vice President of Market Development
Majda Olson
Director of Communications
Houston Ruck
Creative Director
Ryan Welsh
Director of Sales & Marketing
Craig Willis
Senior Vice President of Global Markets

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Press Releases

1/16/2020
Growth Energy welcomes USDA outreach on biofuel infrastructure plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a request for information on biofuel infrastructure priorities, seeking feedback from stakeholders on a key element of president’s promise to expand markets for higher ethanol blends like E15. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor issued the following statement: “We appreciate the USDA’s outreach, and we look forward to sharing our insights on efforts […]
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1/15/2020
Skor statement on signing of Phase One trade agreement with China
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12/20 Calling on Congress to support tax extenders and foster innovation

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12/19 Growth Energy says more action needed by EPA to restore biofuel growth

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12/10 Growth Energy Hails Announcement of USMCA Deal

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Our 2020 Executive Leadership Conference is right around the corner — if you can't make it in person, make sure you follow along here from February 5-8 to catch up on all the highlights. cvent.com/events/2020-ex…

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Today, our SVP of Federal Affairs Chris Bliley gave a presentation to the National Capital Area Chapter of the U.S. Association for Energy Economics on the role of the RFS and biofuel in our nation's energy policy, and taking questions from local energy experts. https://t.co/T554b0Wrj4

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We've partnered with the National Association of Agricultural Educators on a one of a kind curriculum to help the next generation learn about biofuel and the value the industry adds to rural communities across the country. Interested? Click here: growthenergy.org/resources/clas…

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Mexico is already one of our primary export markets, but their pursuit of a ten percent ethanol blend standard could open up a massive new market for our producers. The USMCA helps us get there. https://t.co/9wqZseIFkI

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