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 — Chair
Mitch Miller
CEO, Carbon Green BioEnergy, LLC — Vice-Chair
Tom Willis
CEO / President, Conestoga Energy Partners, LLC — Treasurer

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
Jim Leiting
CEO, Big River Resources, LLC
Mark Marquis
CEO, Marquis Energy, Inc.
Jim Pirolli
Senior Vice President, Ethanol Group, The Andersons, Inc.
Rick Schwarck
President, Absolute Energy, LLC
Dave VanderGriend
Founder & CEO, ICM, Inc.
Nathan VanderGriend
President & CEO, ERI Solutions, Inc.

Meet Our Staff

Emily Skor
CEO
Will Beck
Regional Sales Director
Chris Bliley
Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs
Sara Brenden
Senior Manager of Market Development & Events
Ben Butterfield
Controller
Leigh Claffey
Director of Communications
Michaela Colon
Finance Associate
Daniel Cones
Senior Manager of Data & Operations
Patti Daino
Executive Assistant
David Durling
Regional Sales Director
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
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
Katie Webster
Communications Manager
Ryan Welsh
Director of Sales & Marketing
Craig Willis
Senior Vice President of Global Markets

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Press Releases

1/15/2021
Growth Energy Statement on EPA Actions on E15 Labeling, Infrastructure, and RFS Waiver Request
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1/14/2021
E15 Expressway: Web Chats with Retailers, Highlight Reel
Press Releases

1/13 U.S. Farm & Biofuel Leaders Condemn Rumors of Last-Minute RFS Waivers

Press Releases

1/12 Growth Energy Supports Senate Letter to President-Elect Biden on Biofuels Priorities

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1/7 Farm & Biofuel Coalition Rejects EPA’s Excuses for Failing to Comply with 2017 Court Order

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We are pleased to see this first step toward removing onerous labelling and underground tank requirements and expanding access to E15 for American drivers → biofuels-news.com/news/epa-propo… twitter.com/biofuelsmag/st…

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"Within the first 100 days, there are going to be opportunities for the EPA, in particular, to take action to right the ship and restore integrity to the RFS." More from CEO @EmilySkor on expectations for President-elect Joe Biden's action on biofuels: agweb.com/news/policy/po…

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One week from today, I will be joining @iowafuel at the 2021 Virtual Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit, and I can't think of a better way to kick off 2021. I hope you'll join me: https://t.co/aawRBuRyln https://t.co/TgcJKiF3hV

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One week from today, CEO @EmilySkor will deliver the keynote address at the 2021 Virtual Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit. We have a busy year ahead for biofuels, so don't forget to tune in! @iowafuel iowarfa.org/2020/12/growth… https://t.co/5u7XqCAqi6

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