Executive succession planning involves defining characteristics and skills, aligning goals, developing mechanisms to identify quality candidates. In this session, we will hear from co-op leadership on how they are preparing for CEO succession.
Pete Kappelman, Board President, Land O’Lakes
File: Pete_Kappelman.pdfExecutive succession planning involves defining characteristics and skills, aligning goals, developing mechanisms to identify quality candidates. In this session, we will hear from co-op leadership on how they are preparing for CEO succession.
Ann Kafer, Vice President, Human Resources & Strategy Officer, GROWMARK
File: Ann_Kafer.pdfIn an environment of growth via mergers, cooperatives can struggle with identity preservation, culture, and maintaining strong connections with their members. We will explore the innovative strategies that companies have used to grow smartly, enhancing their employee and customer commitment and retaining their mojo.
Tom Field, Director, Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program, University of Nebraska – Lincoln
A board of directors elected by and from the membership is one of the co-op model’s greatest assets. As co-ops evolve to meet the needs of a changing world, how do we bring a wider range of thought and experience into the board room? This session will explore the different techniques cooperatives can use to integrate new and diverse perspective into their decision-making.
Kristine Thompson, Director of Business Integration, CHS Inc.
File: Kristine_Thompson.pdfA board of directors elected by and from the membership is one of the co-op model’s greatest assets. As co-ops evolve to meet the needs of a changing world, how do we bring a wider range of thought and experience into the board room? This session will explore the different techniques cooperatives can use to integrate new and diverse perspective into their decision-making.
David Scheevel, Chairman of the Board, Foremost Farms
Agriculture is under increasing demand and pressure from consumer advocacy groups and regulators to deliver on sustainability goals. In this session we will hear from co-op leaders on how they are leveraging sustainability initiative to increase their competitive advantage.
Cathy Resler, Head of Global Sustainability, Ocean Spray Cranberries
File: Cathy_Resler.pdfAgriculture is under increasing demand and pressure from consumer advocacy groups and regulators to deliver on sustainability goals. In this session we will hear from co-op leaders on how they are leveraging sustainability initiative to increase their competitive advantage.
Kendra Kissane, Sustainability Lead & Coordinator, Michigan Milk Producers Association
Agriculture is under increasing demand and pressure from consumer advocacy groups and regulators to deliver on sustainability goals. In this session we will hear from co-op leaders on how they are leveraging sustainability initiative to increase their competitive advantage.
Warren Jibb, Director, GROWMARK
With all eyes on Washington this election year, this session will offer a perspective on the policy environment and issues to follow in the upcoming year.
Chuck Conner, President and CEO, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
Rod Snyder, President, Field to Market