Welcome to our 2026 Grain Leadership Trainees! . Through this comprehensive cross-training experience, trainees will gain hands-on exposure to both origination and operations across our regions, helping drive growth and innovation at CGB. We’re proud to have them on board and are excited to see the impact they’ll make across CGB!
On December 11, CGB Marine and Cooper Consolidated proudly joined the inland maritime community as major sponsors of the 25th Annual River Bell Awards luncheon—a celebration of the people who keep America’s waterways moving. With a record-setting 600 attendees, the event showcased the strength and unity of our industry. Together, we helped raise an incredible $535,000 for The Seamen's Church Institute (SCI), North America’s largest and most comprehensive mariner service agency. SCI provides chaplaincy, crisis response, advocacy, safety, and mariner training for the inland waterways sector. Each year, SCI chaplains visit more than 2,000 vessels, offering care and comfort to those who spend their lives on the water. This year’s River Bell Award honored George Leavell, CEO of Wepfer Group, LLC, whose hands-on leadership and advocacy have strengthened inland waterways for decades. Wepfer is a trusted partner at multiple CGB locations on the Lower Mississippi River, assisting with boat operations, fleeting, mid-streaming, and more. We also recognize CGB’s Lance Rase, whose dedication to the River Bell planning committee reflects his commitment to our maritime community. “Events like River Bell reaffirm the unity of our industry and the vital role SCI plays,” says Lance. “These mariners sacrifice so much—it’s about showing up and letting them know they’re never alone.” Learn more at www.seamenschurch.org.
At CGB, engaging with our communities is more than a holiday tradition; it’s woven into who we are. This season, our CGB community came together company‑wide, showing up with heart and purpose to uplift the communities around us -- from gathering food and funds for those in need to gifting joy through toy drives. Our MidMiss region even held a competition to see which location could donate the most food - we see you, Little York! We celebrate our broader CGB family as well, including Agforce, Consolidated Terminals and Logistics, Cooper Consolidated, and North Dakota Soybean Processors, whose teams mirrored that same commitment to service. Thanks to our community partners - Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West, Tug Boats for Tots, Rural Cass County Emergency Food Pantry, Roseville Helping Hands, Jamieson Community Center Food Pantries, Family Resource Center of Cass County's Bridge Over Troubled Water Food Pantry, Partners in Food, and Second Harvest Food Bank for inviting CGB to participate this holiday season. As we look ahead to the new year, we express our gratitude to everyone whose generosity has helped make this season brighter!
Proud to have CGB represented at the National Grain and Feed Association’s Country Elevator Conference (CEC), alongside more than 450 leaders from the grain, feed, processing, and supplier sectors! Scott Strickland, Mike Hogan, Chisum Mardis, Zane Crosby, Zach Lasuzzo, and Cayleigh Cooper joined peers from across the industry to network, learn, and engage on the issues shaping the future of agriculture and transportation. A highlight of the conference was 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗖𝗚𝗕’𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, serving as a speaker in the breakout session "𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩: 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝙀𝙣𝙙 𝙐𝙨𝙚𝙨." The discussion focused on grain traceability in biofuel programs, regulatory requirements across key jurisdictions, and the opportunities and challenges facing grain supply chains as low-carbon fuel programs continue to evolve. Thank you to NGFA for hosting another impactful conference and creating space for collaboration, insight, and progress across our industry. . Photo courtesy of NGFA
CGB recently participated in the Agriculture Future of America Leaders Conference in Kansas City, an event that connects emerging leaders with industry professionals to strengthen critical skills and build lasting relationships. Representing CGB, Skylynn Fleming, Brandy Brown, Jay Day, and Lee Stanford connected with participants on career insights and highlighted opportunities within our organization. We’re proud to support AFA’s mission to prepare the next generation of agricultural leaders by fostering leadership and career development through meaningful opportunities to learn and connect.
This week, CGB team members Mark Caskey and Chuck Long had the privilege of connecting with talented Western Kentucky University students eager to explore careers in agriculture. We loved sharing how our Grain Leadership Trainee Program can help shape future leaders in the industry. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to engage in meaningful conversations! Missed us at the fair? Let’s keep the conversation going: Recruiting@cgb.com Learn more: https://www.cgb.com/campus/
Welcome to our 2025 Grain Leadership Trainees! This comprehensive cross-training experience will immerse them in both origination and operations across our various regions, promoting growth and innovation at CGB. We eagerly await the remarkable contributions this class will make!
On Sunday, March 30th, the Mandeville Lakefront was boiling over with excitement as we participated in the 15th Annual Crawfish Cookin' for a Cause charity event. Boasting over a dozen boiling teams and a whopping 6,200 lbs of crawfish, the event was a massive success! Our team, Northern Invasion, led by Lance Rase, MBA, and featuring colleagues from CGB and Cooper Consolidated, LLC, proudly took home 2nd place in the Celebrity Judge category. Congratulations to Lance Rase, Brittany Harness, Olivia LaBorde, Amanda Clement Schaubhut, Samuel Henry Pons, Christi Marvel, Nick Schwartz, Lucas Beebe, Michael Saltaformaggio, Jeffery Stroesenreuther, Teresa Johnson, Scott Strickland, David Hillard, and Gina MacMillan for their fantastic effort! This family-friendly event provided delicious crawfish and fixings, live music, and a fun atmosphere for all attendees. Funds raised will support Grant’s Gift Foundation and HARK ALS, each helping families and individuals in our community affected by critical illness. . Grant’s Gift Foundation: https://www.grantsgiftfoundation.org/ Hark ALS: https://hark-als.org/
CGB is eager to join industry leaders and professionals this week at the MANRRS 39th Annual Training Conference & Career Expo in Memphis, TN! This event offers a unique platform to engage in insightful workshops, network with key stakeholders, and explore career opportunities in agriculture, food, natural resources, and related sciences. Brandy Brister Brown, Skylynn Fleming, and Keaton Bonk are excited to be in attendance and look forward to seeing you there! Be sure to visit at Booth 625 to learn more about our latest initiatives and opportunities. We look forward to connecting with everyone and exploring new opportunities together. . Learn more: https://www.manrrs.org/national-conference/manrrs39
Our CGB IT team had an amazing time this week at Tech-Connect '25, Southeastern Louisiana University's premier technology career fair! This event was a fantastic opportunity to connect with the next wave of top tech talent. At Tech-Connect '25, our team networked with many talented individuals, explored exciting career and growth opportunities with attendees, and discussed how they could make a real impact in the tech world with us. 💡 If you're not attending a career fair near you but are still interested in learning more, we'd love to connect! Reach out directly at Recruiting@cgb.com 💡
