John Schmitz

CHS, Inc. is an integrated agricultural company, which engages in the provision of grains, food, and energy resources to businesses and consumers on a global basis. It operates through the following business segments: Energy, Ag, Nitrogen Production and Corporate and Other. The Energy segment produces and provides primarily for the wholesale distribution of petroleum products and transportation of products. The Ag segment purchases and further processes or resells grains and oilseeds originated by the country operations business. The Nitrogen Production segment consists solely of equity method investment in CF Nitrogen. The Corporate and Other represents financing and hedging businesses, which primarily consists of commodities hedging, financial services related to crop production, and insurance. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Dawn Food Products, Inc. produces and supplies bakery products. It also offers bakery mixes, bases, icings, glazes, fillings, and ready-to-bake products and related equipment. The firm serves to the artisanal bakeries, supermarket bakeries, food service and manufacturers. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Jackson, MI.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

National Cooperative Refinery Association distributing petroleum products. It provides three farm supply cooperatives (CHS, GROWMARK, and MFA Oil) with fuel through its oil refinery in Kansas. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in McPherson, KS.

Ventura Foods LLC manufactures and distributes oil and shortening ingredients. Its products include dressings and mayonnaises; sauces; bases and gravy mixes; pan coatings; margarines, spreads, and butter blends; concessions. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Brea, CA.

Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants offers services and professional development for CPAs and other accounting professionals. It provides CPE, resources, networking, and advocacy services. The company was founded on June 23, 1904 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN.

Part of CHS, Inc., CHS Capital LLC is a private company that provides financial solutions to agricultural producers, cooperatives, and commercial businesses. The company is based in Inver Grove Heights, MN.