Get to know the incredible lineup of speakers before you arrive in Kansas City! With decades of combined expertise, these presenters are eager to share their knowledge at GEAPS Exchange.
Take a look at their bios, then come prepared to dive into engaging, interactive sessions designed for learning and collaboration.

Keynote Speaker

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Keynote Speaker: Pamela Barnum

GEAPS Exchange 2025

Keynote Speaker: Pamela Barnum

Sunday, February 23, 2025 
8 – 9:30 a.m.
Convention Center

Pamela Barnum will deliver the keynote address Sunday, February 23.  Former undercover police officer and federal prosecuting attorney, Pamela Barnum, will deliver an engaging keynote on tactical influence, where you will learn how to close the gap between intentions and impact, resulting in improved outcomes critical to success.


Concurrent Education Session Speakers

Join us for 45–60 minute presentations from industry professionals on key topics like grain operations, safety, employee development, processing, and more. You will need a full conference pass or education + expo pass to join these sessions.

April SloanCargill Plant Manager
Beth NealAGIHuman Resources Director
Brandee PolandSoles Enterprises Inc.Sales and Marketing Manager
Brian EdwardsFike CorporationGlobal Explosion Protection Consultancy Manager
Carl Swisher4B Components, Ltd.Sales Manager Material Handling Products
Christie MohlkeTodd & SargentVice President of People
Craig FroehlingCargillManufacturing Technology Lead WW Grain
Dustin TobermanOmni Ag Consulting – Naples, FLPresident
Erin MiesPeople Spark ConsultingCo-Founder
Frances TreleaseTrelease CommunicationsCompany Owner
Frank GustafsonSandler by Strategic Training Partners Inc.President
Gary KoerbitzVAA LLCProcess Department Manager / Principal
Jeramy SlaunwhiteRembe IncChief Technical Officer – Explosion Safety
Jess McCluerNational Grain and Feed AssociationSenior Vice President, Safety and Regulatory
Jon BrownMKC – Mid Kansas CoopDirector of Facilities – Project Manager
JR VolckoIBT Industrial SolutionsGrain Industry Specialist
Kristen IrelandPeople Spark ConsultingCo-Founder
Mark WaschekAg1SourcePresident
Martin BimaFWS GroupSenior Process Engineer
Michael GebauerIBT Industrial SolutionsDirector of Mechanical Services
Robert WhiteRenewable Fuels AssociationSVP of Industry Relations & Market Development
Roger Bruere4B Components, Ltd.Vice President
Russell YorkRail Safe TrainingDirector of Program Development
Scott KorteN.Hunt Moore and Associates, IncDirector of Engineering
Timothy Heneks, PECV TechnologyDirector, Engineering Services
Travis Beck, NCARB, AIAVAA LLCArchitectural Department Manager/Senior Associate

Innovation Station Speakers

Experience interactive learning in the Expo Hall! These stations feature hands-on presentations and equipment demos. Explore topics across Processing, Safety, Employee Development, and Grain Operations.

Adam DittbennerInterstatesInstrumentation Manager
Bill KrekeTritech Fall ProtectionTechnical Sales Manager
Brett DerkachRAYHAWK Technologies Inc.Product Development Manager
Clovis “Junior” SaccomanMetalmontProduct Development Manager
Dan WeselyNational Corn Growers AssociationBoard Member and Board’s liaison to the Biofuels Action Team
Dave WaltonAmerican Soybean AssociationIowa Soy Farmer and ASA Board Member
David BrysonDavid BrysonSpeaker/Networker/Realtor
Frances TreleaseTrelease CommunicationsCompany Owner
Jeramy SlaunwhiteRembe IncChief Technical Officer – Explosion Safety
Jon SiverlingRegalRexnordHeavy Industry Sales Manager
Josh McGuireCADAROCTO
Kent WingertOPIsystems, Inc.Product Manager
Kevin KoharkiCAE Consulting, LLCFounder
Michael HarpSATRACEO
Royce SchulteCADAROPresident/CEO
Sam FopmaInterstatesEngineering Manager
Tim deHaanAdvanced Material HandlingChief Operating Officer
Vishal PanchasaraAGI SureTrackTechnical Product Manager

Idea Exchange Speakers

Come see short presentations from a variety of speakers on some of the newest and innovative products and ideas to the grain industry. You will need a full conference pass or education + expo pass to join the Idea Exchange.

Artur RdzanekDodge IndustrialGeneral Product Manager IIoT Technologies
Beth LockenGrain, Agronomy and EnergyEnvironmental, Health, Safety and Regulatory Leader
Lisa VikerNoCoDirector of Business Development
Mike MahoneyStandard PolymersManufacturer Sales Representative
Ryan WhipkeyEnvirologixGlobal Market Segment Leader
Tom RodmanTemco LLCPlant Manager

Grain Entrapment Rescue Speakers

A GEAPS Exchange favorite, the Grain Entrapment Rescue Demo returns, presented by Oklahoma State University. This hands-on session covers the dangers of grain bins and essential lifesaving safety techniques.

Carol Jones, PhD, PECL Jones Consulting and OSU Fire Service TrainingInstructor
Butch HendrixKokomo Grain Co., Inc.Safety Director