Clean Fuels Alliance America members met in Washington this week to elect new governing board members. Clean Fuels’ new leadership reflects the interests of both large and small companies, biodiesel and renewable diesel producers, as well as soybean growers and renderers.“Our diverse governing board represents every part of the clean fuel value chain, ensuring we’re well-equipped to advance this rapidly growing industry,” said Clean Fuels CEO Donnell Rehagen. “Together, our board members will guide us in expanding strong markets to secure a vibrant future for clean energy innovation.”Clean Fuels members voted to fill eight board seats for two-year terms:<ul><li>Greg Anderson, Nebraska Soybean Board</li><li>Bob Haselwood, Kansas Soybean Commission</li><li>Tim Keaveney, HERO BX</li><li>Courtney Lawrenson, Ag Processing Inc.</li><li>Peter Ostenfeld-Rosenthal, Seaboard Energy LLC</li><li>Tim Ostrem, United Soybean Board</li><li>Rob Shaffer, American Soybean Association</li><li>Paul Teta, Kolmar Americas, Inc.</li></ul>Continuing to serve on the board for a second year are:<ul><li>Kent Engelbrecht, ADM</li><li>Neville Fernandes, Chevron Renewable Energy Group</li><li>Kerry Fogarty, Incobrasa Industries, Ltd.</li><li>Chris Hill, Minnesota Soybean Research &amp; Promotion Council</li><li>Ryan Pederson, North Dakota Soybean Council</li><li>Harry Simpson, Crimson Renewable Energy</li><li>Dave Walton, Iowa Soybean Association</li></ul>The board appointed Kent Engelbrecht to serve as chair, Rob Shaffer as vice-chair, Courtney Lawrenson as second vice-chair, Ryan Pederson as treasurer, Paul Teta as secretary, and Mike Rath as immediate past chair.Kent Engelbrecht, director, North American biodiesel trade policy at ADM and newly appointed Clean Fuels chair, added, “The clean fuels industry is experiencing remarkable growth as we meet the rising demand for biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. I look forward to continuing working alongside Clean Fuels Alliance America’s Governing Board, members and staff to support the advancement of these fuels, which generate economic activity and more than 75,000 job opportunities across the country.”&nbsp;

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Clean Fuels Alliance America members have elected new governing board members. The new leadership reflects the interests of both large and small companies, biodiesel and renewable diesel producers, as well as soybean growers and renderers.

Clean Fuels elects governing board members

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