OUR MISSION

We Are The Global Grain Community

Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) champions, connects and serves the global grain industry and its members.

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Young Professionals Network

GEAPS Young Professionals Network connects grain industry professionals under 40 through networking, professional development and opportunities to grow together. Membership is complimentary for those who qualify. Apply today and start building connections for your career!

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GEAPS Exchange 2027

Exhibitor and sponsorship sales are now open for GEAPS Exchange 2027, February 20–23 in Kansas City, Missouri. Connect with thousands of grain and grain processing professionals from around the world, showcase your products and solutions, and build valuable relationships that can drive long-term business success.

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Calendar of Events

Get more out of your GEAPS membership by getting involved! Check out the calendar of events to see what opportunities interest you!

OCT

Gulf South Chapter Associate’s Night

Laplace, LA

OCT

Great Plains Trap Shooting – Central KS

Augusta, KS

NOV

Minneapolis November Chapter Meeting

Shakopee, MN

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I Am a Grain Industry:

Operator

Whether you are a facility manager, elevator operator, safety director, or a production supervisor, you are the heart of the grain industry.

Supplier

Sales or territory manager, engineer, vice president, developer or consultant? The industry would not exist without you!

Affiliate

Professor, researcher, program manager or CEO? You understand we all have something to learn from each other.

Student

As you pursue a career in the grain, we will be there for you with opportunities for training, scholarships and industry news.

Being a GEAPS member has greatly strengthened my ability to support our operations by connecting me with a broad network of peers who face the same challenges we do in export‑terminal environments.

Tom Rodman | TEMCO

Through GEAPS Exchange, trainings, and other events, I’ve met people from across all sectors of grain from project managers, designers, or others I can collaborate with when troubleshooting breakdowns or looking for new solutions. GEAPS has really opened the door to sharing ideas and building relationships that help me do my job better.

Doug Eiden | EDM, LLC

This is an industry built on complex operations, strong teams, and real responsibility. It is also one with a mission that matters because the work we do ultimately feeds and fuels the world.

Bishop Chamberlin | The DeLong Co., Inc.

GEAPS brings together the people who design, build, operate, and support grain handling and grain processing facilities. Those conversations provide valuable perspectives that help me better understand the operational challenges and opportunities our members face.

Robert White | Renewable Fuels Association

Exchange is really the heart and soul of when the entire GEAPS community comes together. We want members to participate in their local chapters and stay engaged throughout the year, but attending Exchange offers something unique. Members can return to their organizations with new ideas, practical knowledge, and solutions they can put to work immediately.

Josh Crosby | MKC

The GEAPS Leadership Conference is a great training for operations leaders, whether it’s your first exposure to leadership development or a refresher after years of experience. I especially appreciated the leadership lessons and personal stories about coming up through the ranks.

Wendy Alexander | POET

The Credential Effect

He went from mowing greens to mastering grain. In The Credential Effect, discover how Eric Gilbert — with zero experience in agriculture — leveraged GEAPS’ credential program to transform himself into a trusted leader in grain operations. It’s a story about taking bold leaps, investing in your own growth, and redefining what “starting from scratch” really means. Curious how he did it — and what it might do for your career?

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GEAPS Great Plains Chapter

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GEAPS Tri-State Chapter

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Member Spotlight

Scottie Buerger

Regional Safety Manager, Bunge

"The network GEAPS has helped build for me is tremendous. The world seems very big, but in the small sector of the grain industry, it is very interconnected."