Green Plains

#7859

Rank

$241.29M

Marketcap

United States

Country

Leadership team

Mr. Todd A. Becker (Pres, CEO & Director)

Mr. Paul E. Kolomaya CPA (Chief Accounting Officer)

Ms. Michelle S. Mapes B.S., J.D., M.B.A. (Chief Legal & Admin. Officer and Corp. Sec.)

Products/ Services

Service Industry

Number of Employees

500 - 1000

Headquarters

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Established

2004

Company Registration

SEC CIK number: 0001309402

Revenue

Above - 1B

Traded as

GPRE

Social Media

URL

https://gpreinc.com

Overview

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Recognition and Award

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Summary

Green Plains Inc. produces, markets, and distributes ethanol in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Ethanol Production, Agribusiness and Energy Services, and Partnership. The Ethanol Production segment produces and sells ethanol, including industrial-grade alcohol, distiller grains, and ultra-high protein and corn oil. The Agribusiness and Energy Services segment engages in the grain procurement, handling, and storage activities; and commodity marketing business, which purchases, markets, sells, and distributes ethanol, distiller grains, and ultra-high protein and corn oil, as well as grain, natural gas, and other commodities in various markets. This segment also provides grain drying and storage services to grain producers. The Partnership segment offers fuel storage and transportation services. As of December 31, 2021, it operated through 29 ethanol storage facilities; 4 fuel terminal facilities; and a fleet of approximately 2,300 leased railcars. The company was formerly known as Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. and changed its name to Green Plains Inc. in May 2014. Green Plains Inc. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

History

Green Plains was founded in 2001 by Mike and Bill Smith with a mission to develop sustainable solutions to meet the world’s growing energy needs. Since then, the company has grown to become the leading producer of ethanol and biodiesel in the United States.

Mission

To seek to maintain an environment of continuous operational improvement to increase our efficiency and effectiveness as a low-cost producer of ethanol.

Vision

Our vision is to be the leader in providing clean energy solutions to meet our customers' needs, while leading the way for a more secure and sustainable future.

Key Team

Mr. George Patrich Simpkins Jr. (Chief Transformation Officer)

Mr. Phil Boggs (Exec. VP of Investor Relations & Treasurer)

Lisa Gibson (Communications Mang.)

Mr. Walter S. Cronin (Consultant)

Mr. Leslie van der Meulen (Exec. VP of Product Marketing & Innovation)

Mr. James E. Stark (Chief Financial Officer)

Mr. Chris G. Osowski (Exec. VP of Operations & Technology)

Recognition and Awards

Green Plains has been recognized by various organizations for its efforts in sustainability, including the Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Leadership Award and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Renewable Energy Technology of the Year Award.