CPI Names Vice President of Operations [HASTINGS, NE April 16, 2024] — Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) has announced that Jon Hjetland has been hired as Vice President of Operations effective April 15, 2024. Hjetland has 18 years of experience in the agriculture industry. Throughout his career, Jon has managed various facilities in Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. He previously worked as a manager overseeing multiple facilities with Cargill. “Jon’s experience working cross-functionally and with many different teams and groups of employees will allow him to make an immediate impact on CPI’s operations,” stated Gary Brandt, CEO. He added, “I am confident that his ability to enhance CPI’s safety culture, while adding efficiencies, will make CPI better able to serve our patrons.” Jon was raised in Hiawatha, Kansas. He graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics and a specialty in Finance. He lives in Ravenna with his wife, Carmela, and his two daughters, Briley and Ariah.
Cooperative Producers, Inc.
Farming
Hastings, Nebraska 2,020 followers
Growing Partnerships Through Agriculture
About us
Cooperative Producers, Inc. is a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in Hastings, Nebraska. We operate locations in 30 communities throughout South Central Nebraska. Our Vision: To be the best solutions provider growing partnerships to achieve employee and customer success. Our Mission: To serve our customers by providing products, solutions, and services that enhance mutual success.
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http://www.cpicoop.com
External link for Cooperative Producers, Inc.
- Industry
- Farming
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Hastings, Nebraska
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1906
- Specialties
- farming, agronomy, energy, grain, feed, fertilizer, precision agriculture, fuel, agriculture, and cooperative
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Employees at Cooperative Producers, Inc.
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There are more than seven billion people in the world — that’s over seven billion mouths to feed every day. On Ag Day, March 19, show your appreciation for the American farmers who make this possible. #AgDay24
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It's National Apprenticeship Week! Did you know that CPI and @cccneb have teamed up to provide an APPLICATOR REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM? You can find more information about the program at https://lnkd.in/eJV8U3sK. #apprenticeship #cooperative #agriculture #agronomy
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We were thrilled to host a group of high school students from Grand Island Senior High Academy of Business and Communication at our facilities last week! Exploring, learning, and inspiring the future of ag. Grand Island Senior High School
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October 2023 is Cooperative Month! Governor Jim Pillen has proclaimed this in honor of Nebraska's farmer-owned cooperatives. They're adding value to local farming operations by selling ethanol made from nearby field corn. Join Fueled by Nebraska and coops like Cooperative Producers, Inc., Panhandle Coop Association, Frontier Cooperative, Ag Valley Co-op, and Aurora Cooperative as we #FueltheCure. When you fill up with 15% ethanol blends or higher this October, you're also supporting breast cancer research. Discover all participating locations at fueledbynebraska.com/pink.
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