Director
Siemer Milling
Chairperson
Star of the West Milling
Vice Chairperson
Siemer Milling
Jeff Waggoner
Secretary and Treasurer
Fumigation Service & Supply
Harper Zongker
1st Exe. Committeeperson
Mennel Milling Company
Jeff Smith
2nd Exe. Committeeperson
Mennel Milling
Four Districts met in Ann Arbor, Michigan
The IAOM Wolverine, Niagara, Ohio Valley, and Southeastern Joint District Fall Meeting took place September 18-20 at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest, Ypsilanti, MI. More than 100 attendees came together to network, learn and collaborate. Presentations focused on safety: in the mill, working with chlorine and the importance of equipment maintenance. An update on the Michigan Wheat Market was provided, along with a discussion of how mills can take sustainability measures. The day wrapped up with a dinner at the Ford Assembly Plant. On Friday, attendees had the opportunity to tour the Chelsea Mill. The 2025 event will take place in Louisville, KY.
- Keynote Address – Howard Holmes, President of Chelsea Milling Company
- Michigan Wheat Program – Jody Pollok-Newsom, Michigan Wheat Program
- Regenerative Ag Efforts and Michigan Agriculture Presentation – Dr. Tim Boring, Director of Michigan Department of Ag
- Food Safety in Flour Milling – Dr. Lily Yang – Acheson Group
- Chlorine Safety Panel Discussion
- Abraham Cilliers – Great Western Mfg.
- Richie Dunn – REPCO
- Brent Adams – Corbion
- Patrick Nellenbach – Star of the West Milling Company
- Michaelsen Ledbetter – Knappen Milling Company
- The Quest for Food Safety and Value Creation within the Mill Walls – Stephan Schuermans, Sangati Berga North America
- Proper Sifter Maintenance – Abraham Cillier, Great Western Mfg.
- Sustainability in Flour Milling – Lisa Woodke, Director of Sustainability, Star of the West Milling Company
- IAOM International Update – Fran Churchill, IAOM President
Sponsors
- 360 Roll Works
- 4B Components
- Blower Engineering
- Buhler Inc.
- Bulk Conveyors, Inc. (BCI)
- CAT Equipment
- Cereatech, Inc.
- CETEC Cereal Technologies Inc
- Chelsea Milling Company
- Corbion
- EBM Manufacturing
- EnviroLogix Inc.
- FSS, Inc.
- Great Plains Analytical Laboratory
- Great Western Manufacturing Company, Inc.
- Grip Fix America
- Industrial Magnetics, Inc.
- Jackson Industrial Construction
- Kice Industries
- KPM Analytics
- Laidig Systems
- Magnetic Products Inc
- Michigan Specialty Coatings
- Premier Tech
- REPCO
- Sonic Aire
- Specialty Industries
- Swisca
- Wright Group Ingredients
- Zook Farm Equipment
Ohio Valley Meets at 2024 Annual Conference
The Ohio Valley District meeting was called to order at 11:23 AM by Red Michel.
Minutes from April 20, 2023 were read and approved: Discussed the first Ohio Valley Spouse Social at Bottle Works in Indianapolis held on February 9 with 16 spouses and members attending. Kudos to Jeff Waggoner for this start-up event that will hopefully become an annual event / fundraiser for the Ohio Valley.
Discussed the retirement of Tom Reed and Red Michel this year, opening up 2 seats to be filled with current members. Kenneth Stice becomes Director, and Jeff Waggoner will assume the Treasurer role and stay on as Secretary. Joe Hedeen takes on the Chairperson role, Chris Tegeler will be Vice Chairperson, Harper Zongker is now 1st Executive Committeeperson, and Jeff Smith is the 2nd Executive Committeeperson.
Tom Reed shared the Treasurer’s report and handed report and financials to Jeff Waggoner.
2025 Ohio Valley District meeting was discussed: a committee was assembled to look for a destination: Ken Stice, Jeff Waggoner, Jeff Smith, and Chris Tegeler. Red Michel and Tom Reed will assist if needed.
Ohio Valley District made a contribution to the IMEF.
Ohio Valley Celebrates 2024 Winter Social
The Ohio Valley District of IAOM hosted its inaugural Winter Social Meeting February 9 in Indianapolis.
Guests checked in to the beautiful Bottleworks Hotel. This bucket list hotel has a rich history and impeccable art deco decor. Members and their guests were treated to a wonderful reception and meal, followed by an improv show at Clowe’s Hall on the Butler University campus. The evening ended with some fun at Pins Bar located adjacent to the hotel. Attendees mingled, played games and had great conversations as they got to know each other a little better.
Thank you to all who attended and we look forward to next year’s event.
