Local Ethanol Producer Elected Chairman of National Group
Targeted News Service -- WASHINGTON, DC -- September 27, 2012 -- The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is pleased to announce that Neill McKinstray, President, Ethanol Division of The Andersons, Inc., has been elected RFA Chairman. McKinstray previously served as the Vice Chairman for two terms, and will be succeeding Chuck Woodside, General Manager of farmer-owned KAAPA Ethanol. The Andersons, Inc., manages three ethanol facilities in Albion, Michigan, Clymers, Indiana, and Greenville, Ohio.McKinstray was named President of the Ethanol Division, The Andersons, Inc. in late 2011. He had previously served as Vice President of The Andersons, Inc. grain and ethanol group since 2005. He began his career with The Andersons in 1976. McKinstray is primarily responsible for the management of The Andersons, Inc. ethanol biorefineries in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Iowa. He is also responsible for managing and directing third-party ethanol services provided by The Andersons.
"Today, ethanol is presenting the U.S. with a critical opportunity to expand domestic energy production and reduce foreign oil imports by millions of barrels. The future of energy independence and a stronger America is being realized right here, right now, every day, in ethanol plants across the country," said McKinstray. "It is important that the industry continues to drive forward, ensuring that we maintain critical policies like the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), extend key tax policies for new fuel commercialization and investment in renewable fuel infrastructure so that we can continue to provide American consumers with more clean fuel options."
"The members of the RFA have worked tirelessly to ensure the continued growth and evolution of this industry and future years hold great promise. I am honored to have been elected to help lead this organization, and look forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead."
McKinstray has served on the Board of Directors of the RFA for six years. He has been elected to a one-year term as Chairman at the RFA's annual membership meeting this week in Omaha, NE.
About The Andersons, Inc.: The Andersons, Inc. is a diversified company with interests in the grain, ethanol and plant nutrient sectors of U.S. agriculture, as well as in railcar leasing and repair, turf products production, and general merchandise retailing. Founded in Maumee, Ohio, in 1947, the company now has operations across the United States, in Puerto Rico, and has rail equipment leasing interests in Canada and Mexico. For more information, visit The Andersons online at www.andersonsinc.com.
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