CHS Executive and Leadership Team

Olivia Nelligan, the Executive VP, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Strategy Officer at CHS, spearheads the financial health and strategic direction of the global agribusiness cooperative. Nelligan manages all financial operations, including capital allocation, investment strategies, and fiscal planning, ensuring robust support for the company's diverse operations in crop inputs, grain marketing, and energy products. Simultaneously, the Chief Strategy Officer drives the long-term vision, identifying market opportunities and competitive advantages that align with CHS's mission to connect agricultural producers to global markets. This dual role requires a deep understanding of financial markets and agricultural economics to guide risk management and optimize the delivery of fuel solutions. Olivia Nelligan's leadership ensures financial stability and strategic foresight, crucial for sustaining and expanding the company's vital role in food supply chains.

Leon Westbrock, the Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Crop Inputs at CHS, directs the comprehensive operations for the company's agricultural inputs division. Westbrock oversees the supply chain, distribution, and delivery of essential crop nutrients, seeds, and crop protection products, ensuring farmers receive the resources needed for optimal yield. This critical role involves managing inventory, logistics, and customer support to enhance the effectiveness of farming operations across the cooperative's network. The Chief Operating Officer's focus extends to implementing operational efficiencies and innovative solutions that support sustainable agriculture and connect producers to global markets. Leon Westbrock's leadership ensures the seamless provision of crop inputs, a fundamental component of CHS's mission to support agricultural producers and the broader food supply chain.

David Black, the Executive VP, Enterprise Transformation & Chief Information Officer at CHS, directs the strategic integration of technology across the global agribusiness cooperative. Overseeing enterprise transformation initiatives, Black ensures that digital solutions enhance the company's ability to supply crop inputs, market grain, and provide energy products and services. This leadership role involves optimizing IT infrastructure to support logistics, risk management, and fuel solutions, directly impacting the efficiency of farming and food supply chains. By architecting scalable technology platforms, David Black drives operational improvements and fosters innovation, connecting agricultural producers more effectively to global markets. The Chief Information Officer's focus remains on leveraging data analytics and advanced systems to achieve CHS's core mission of supporting its farmer-owned cooperative.

Laura Reinhardt, the Chief Operations Officer at CHS, oversees the execution of operational strategies across various business segments, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery. Reinhardt's responsibilities encompass optimizing day-to-day activities related to the company's agribusiness cooperative functions, including the supply of crop inputs, grain marketing, and energy products. This leadership position focuses on streamlining processes and enhancing operational performance to better connect agricultural producers with global markets. The Chief Operations Officer plays a key part in managing the logistics and risk management frameworks that underpin the company's support for farming and food supply chains. Laura Reinhardt's operational oversight is vital for maintaining the integrity and responsiveness of CHS's extensive network.

Brandon Smith, the Executive VP & General Counsel at CHS, leads the legal affairs and corporate governance for the global agribusiness cooperative. Smith provides strategic legal counsel on all matters affecting the company, including regulatory compliance, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation across its diverse operations in crop inputs, grain marketing, and energy products. This executive role ensures that CHS operates within legal frameworks while pursuing its mission to connect agricultural producers to global markets. The General Counsel's purview includes advising on mergers, acquisitions, and intellectual property, safeguarding the cooperative's interests and assets. Brandon Smith's legal expertise is fundamental to navigating complex legal landscapes and supporting the company's robust fuel solutions and logistics services.