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About Us
Purpose
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Texas Grain & Feed Association has more than 400 member firms that represent virtually every facet of the grain and feed industry. From country elevators and retail feed stores to the export elevator and large integrated and commercial feed manufacturers, TGFA members are an integral part of the agriculture industry in Texas. The diverse membership strengthens our voice, which is represented in nearly every legislative district in Texas. TGFA provides an environment that promotes both social and professional interaction and fellowship, resulting in lifetime memberships and life long bonds. |
History
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Officers
Dean McIntosh, Chairman
J.D. Heiskell & Co.
Amarillo
Chris Breedlove, First Vice Chairman
Willacy Coop, Ramondville
John Long
Second Vice Chairman
W.H. Nigh & Co.
Houston
Ben Boerner, CAE
President
TGFA
Fort Worth
Directors
Jay Brent
Gavilon Grain, LLC
Amarillo
Scott Day
Attebury Grain
Amarillo
Ronnie Eckel
Lyssy & Eckel, Inc.
Poth
Everett Lowe
Producers Coop Association
Bryan
Brian McCuistion
Planters Grain Coop
Odem
Stephen Smith
ADM Grain
Fort Worth
Jerry Stephenson
Westway Feed Products
Tomball
Ronnie Wittig
Coastal Warehouse, LTD
Wharton
Chris Yaklin
Gulf Coast Cooperative
Kingsville
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Texas Grain & Feed Association was founded as the Texas Grain Dealers Association in 1898, making TGFA the oldest trade association in Texas. When TGFA begun, Texas had been a state for only 45 years and there were few state or federal government regulations or agencies affecting grain and feed trade. When members of the Association bought or sold grain and feed ingredients, it was often in very large quantities and confirmed with an oral agreement. Simple terminology such as freight rates and storage costs varied widely, making buying and selling difficult and inefficient. Texas Grain & Feed Association began with the mission to create order, trust, credibility and integrity and 114 years later we continue to adapt to industry changes and unite our members to create a better industry. |
Meet the Staff
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Ben joined TGFA in 1986 after receiving his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Animal Science and Nutrition from Texas A&M University. After a five year stint with Oil-Dri Corporation in Chicago, Ben, in 1993, became the fourth full-time TGFA exec since 1959. Ben serves on the Facility Certification Institute's Board of Directors and is a member of the following organizations: American Society of Association Executives, Texas Society of Association Executives, Agricultural Association Executives Council, and the Grain, Elevator and Processing Society. |
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 Nichelle Jaeger
Director of Communications
and Public Relations
nichelle@tgfa.com
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Nichelle graduated from Texas A&M University with an Agricultural Communications and Journalism degree in May of 2011. Upon graduation, Nichelle moved to Washington D.C. to pursue and internship with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). During the internship, she attended meetings on Capitol Hill on behalf of NASDA, wrote and distributed a weekly ag policy e-newsletter, and traveled to Salt Lake City to assist in hosting NASDA's Annual Meeting. Nichelle completed her internship in August, but continued to work for NASDA through October. Nichelle joined the TGFA staff October 26, 2011.
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