GROWMARK Executive and Leadership Team

Shirley Neill, the Chief Financial Officer at GROWMARK, manages the fiscal health and capital allocation strategies for the cooperative. Neill oversees financial reporting, treasury functions, and risk management to ensure long-term stability for members. By analyzing market trends in crop nutrients and fuel, the Chief Financial Officer provides actionable insights that guide investment decisions. This leadership role involves collaborating with the executive team to optimize cost structures and improve margins across diverse business units. Shirley Neill directs the financial planning processes that support the expansion of construction services and equipment offerings. Through rigorous oversight of capital expenditures, the Chief Financial Officer maintains the liquidity necessary for sustained growth. Neill secures the financial integrity of the organization, ensuring that all fiscal activities align with the cooperative mission of providing value to retailers and customers throughout the expansive North American agricultural network.

Karmy Kays, the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at GROWMARK, directs the long-term financial strategy and corporate development initiatives. Kays oversees the evaluation of potential acquisitions and partnerships that expand the cooperative footprint in the crop nutrient and seed sectors. By managing investor relations and banking relationships, the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer ensures access to the capital required for large-scale infrastructure projects. This leadership role involves setting the financial policies that govern the distribution of earnings to member cooperatives. Karmy Kays monitors macroeconomic indicators to adjust hedging strategies for grain and fuel commodities. Through the oversight of corporate accounting and tax planning, the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer maintains compliance and transparency. Kays drives the financial vision of the organization, ensuring that all strategic investments support the growth and sustainability of the cooperative across the North American market.

Bradley Drake, the Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at GROWMARK, executes the daily operational strategies across the entire agricultural supply chain. Drake manages the logistics of fuel, lubricant, and crop protection distribution to ensure timely delivery to retailers. By streamlining internal processes, the Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer enhances the efficiency of grain marketing assistance programs. This leadership role involves coordinating with regional managers to maintain high service standards across the United States and Canada. Bradley Drake drives the implementation of operational best practices that support the cooperative business model. Through the oversight of equipment and construction services, the Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer ensures that all business units meet performance targets. Drake maintains a focus on operational excellence, fostering a culture of safety and productivity that directly impacts the success of the cooperative and the customers served.

Kevin Malchine, the Chairman & President at GROWMARK, leads the board of directors and defines the overarching strategic vision for the cooperative. Malchine represents the interests of member cooperatives while guiding the executive team toward long-term growth objectives. By fostering relationships with industry stakeholders, the Chairman & President ensures that the organization remains a leader in the agricultural sector. This leadership role involves presiding over governance meetings and ensuring that all corporate actions align with the mission of serving retailers and customers. Kevin Malchine directs the high-level strategy for market expansion and service diversification across the United States and Canada. Through the promotion of cooperative values, the Chairman & President maintains the trust and engagement of the membership base. Malchine drives the strategic direction of the enterprise, ensuring that the cooperative continues to provide essential products and services that empower the agricultural community.

Tim Piper, the Chief Information Officer at GROWMARK, directs the digital infrastructure and data security frameworks supporting agricultural operations. Piper manages the integration of advanced analytics into grain marketing platforms to enhance decision-making for retailers. By modernizing legacy systems, the Chief Information Officer ensures seamless connectivity across the supply chain. This leadership role involves protecting sensitive cooperative data while scaling cloud-based resources to meet the demands of the North American market. Tim Piper maintains alignment with the Board regarding technology investments that drive operational efficiency. Through the implementation of robust cybersecurity protocols, the Chief Information Officer mitigates risks associated with digital agricultural services. Ultimately, Piper optimizes the technological backbone of the cooperative to sustain competitive advantages in the evolving agribusiness landscape, ensuring that all digital tools remain reliable for customers and business partners throughout the United States and Canada.

Jordan Kuhns, the Vice President, Chief Information Officer at GROWMARK, architects the software development lifecycle for proprietary agricultural management tools. Kuhns focuses on the user experience for retailers accessing grain marketing data and crop protection inventory systems. By leading the software engineering teams, the Vice President, Chief Information Officer accelerates the deployment of mobile-first solutions for field operations. This leadership role involves integrating third-party agricultural technology into the existing cooperative ecosystem to provide comprehensive service offerings. Jordan Kuhns manages the technical roadmap for digital transformation, ensuring that all software platforms remain scalable and user-friendly. Through the development of custom applications, the Vice President, Chief Information Officer supports the specific needs of farmers and retailers. Kuhns drives innovation in digital service delivery, ensuring that the cooperative maintains a technological edge in the competitive North American agricultural market.