Miller Magazine Issue: 155 November 2022

NEWS WHOLE GRAIN FLOUR MILL +90 554 411 22 89 info@genmilling.com www.genmilling.com +90 332 235 56 74 Installation and Start Up in 1 Day Low Investment Cost Space Requirement is 4 x 6 x 4 meter 59 kW Installed Total Power Micron Size is Less Then 500 µm 750 - 1000 Kg / H Project Milling Capacity Investment Return is 2 Months The NAMA Board of Directors held its annual business meeting during the North American Millers’ Association Annual Meeting and elected new executive committee. More than 100 milling industry leaders and their guests gathered in Scottsdale, Arizona for three days of educa- tion and networking during the 2022 North American Mill- ers’ Association Annual Meeting. “This event re-affirms the important role that NAMA plays in uniting the industry,” said NAMA President Jane DeMarchi. “We are energized and ready to help our mem- bers navigate new challenges and opportunities in 2023 and beyond.” The general session presentations included a look ahead at what to expect during the upcoming farm bill negotiations from agriculture policy veterans including Chandler Goule (National Association of Wheat Growers) and Mike Seyfert (National Grain and Feed Association). Dr. Hulya Dogan (Interim Department Head, Department of Grain Science and Industry) and Kerry Wefald (KSU Foun- dation) provided an update on Kansas State University’s plans to partner with the industry to expand opportunities for the future milling workforce. Connecting research with consumer trends and navigating economic uncertainty were other key topics. The NAMA Board of Directors held its annual busi- ness meeting during the conference and Eric Heismeyer (Bunge North America), Mike Fassezke (Star of the West), Terry Tyson (Grain Millers Canada), and Meredith Nelson (General Mills) were elected to serve on the NAMA Execu- tive Committee. Tedd Kruse (ADM Milling and Baking Solu- tions) was selected to serve as Vice-Chair of NAMA. During the 2022 Annual Meeting Dinner and Awards Ceremony sponsored by NAMA Associate Members, in- coming NAMA Chair Brian Doyle (King Milling Company) presented the 2022 Honorary Member Award to Mark Kolkhorst (Archer Daniels Midland) in recognition of his ongoing service to the industry. Kolkhorst is a former member of the NAMA Executive Committee and served as Chair from 2016-2018. “I am honored to be taking over the gavel from Ford Men- nel to serve as NAMA Chair,” said incoming NAMA Chairman Brian Doyle of the King Milling Company. “I am looking for- ward to what the upcoming year will bring for the organiza- tion. NAMA is well-positioned to continue to make a differ- ence for the industry.” NAMA elects new leadership