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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$1.0B
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Charlie ButlerNumber of Employees 5
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NAICS Code Direct Life Insurance Carriers: 524113
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Spreading seeds of success: Alabama Farmers Co-op and its Bonnie Plant Farm play big role in strengthening the rural South
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you're a resident of rural Alabama or even parts of Florida, Georgia and Mississippi, you're likely to benefit--perhaps more than you know--from an agricultural cooperative that was born during the 1930s to help farmers get a tax break on nitrogen fertilizer. These days, you'll find...
Farmers co-op lashes out at disgruntled shareholders.
Byline: Cathy Bolt Feb 12, 2006 (The West Australian - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Tony Usher, CEO of Western Australia's WA United Farmers Co-op UFC, says it is being damaged...
Country Spring Farmers Co-op invests $1.6MM in Clyde
Country Spring Farmers Co-op is in the process of investing $1.6 million in its Clyde facility. It is adding a 735,000bushel grain bin to be used for corn. The Clyde facility is a grain elevator that handles corn, soybeans, and wheat. This project is necessary due to steady growth, according...
Oakley, Kan., Farmers' Co-Op Wins Federal Loan for Soybean Plant.
By Tim Unruh, The Salina Journal, Kan. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 15--GRINNELL, Kan. -- A $450,000 loan to help pay for a soybean processing plant has been awarded to Oakley-based Co-Ag. The farmer-owned cooperative took out loans and used its...
Richmond, Va.-Based Farmers' Co-Op to Close Elizabethtown, Pa., Facility.
By Patricia A. Poist, Lancaster New Era, Pa. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jul. 2--Virginia-based Southern States Cooperative Inc., a manufacturer and supplier of farm and other products, is closing its Elizabethtown distribution center on July 18, leaving 32 people without jobs....
Columbia, Mo.-Based Farmers Co-Op Avoids Industry Pitfalls.
By Steve Friedman, Columbia Daily Tribune, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Mar. 26--High-profile bankruptcies such as those at Kmart, Enron and United Airlines haven't hit just the corporate world. Farmer-owned cooperative giants like Kansas City-based Farmland Industries and Syracuse,...
Canfield, Ohio, Farmers Co-Op Breaks New Ground to Survive.
By Don Shilling, Vindicator, Youngstown, Ohio Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Mar. 17--CANFIELD, Ohio--Luxurious homes seem more likely to sprout up around Canfield than corn stalks these days. As sport-utility vehicles replace tractors and backyard play sets replace cows, Canfield...
Fargo, N.D.-Area Farmers Co-Op Head Expresses Optimism about Sugar Industry.
By Mikkel Pates, Grand Forks Herald, N.D. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec. 11--FARGO, N.D.--Members of Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative of Wahpeton, N.D., generally are happy in the midst of processing the largest crop in its 30-year history. David Roche, president...
Oregon farm supply cooperative to close - Newsline - Farmers Co-op - Brief Article
In a sign of further fallout from troubles in the Northwest fruit and vegetable processing industry, the 445-member Eugene (Ore.) Farmers Co-op has opted to close. The 67-year-old local supply cooperative hopes to gain some limited return on a sale of assets. Factors contributing to the closure were low crop...
Eugene, Ore., Farmers Co-Op Closes Amid Losses.
By Ed Russo, The Register-Guard, Eugene, Ore. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Nov. 23--The shuttering of the vegetable cannery near downtown Eugene last month has not been the area's only agriculture-related loss. The Eugene Farmers Co-Op closed its doors a couple of weeks ...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Charlie Butler | President |
| Hector Tejada | Founder |
| Floyd Trammell | Manager |
| Amber Rykal | |
| Anthony Cohen | Specialist |
| Chris Leblanc | |
| Doug Harness | Agent |
| Heather Madden | Property Adjuster |
| Helene Lohr | Commercial Agent |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Jane Forbes Clark | Chairman |
Elected to the board January 2007. Butler is President of Farmers and Merchants Bank a "sister" bank with a common ownership since 1991. He is graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Banking and the University of Nebraska School of Commercial Lending. In 2006 Butler was named President of the Missouri Independent Bankers Association. He and his wife Connie have raised three children and are long time residents of the St. Clair area.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers | President | Current |
| Bank of Sullivan | Board of Directors | Current |
| Missouri Independent Bankers Association, Inc. | President | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Immigrant Farming | Founder of Farmers | Current |
| Farmers | Founder | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers | Manager | Current |
| Land O'Lakes, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers | Current | |
| Hudson Insurance Agency, Inc | Current | |
| Hudson Chamber of Commerce | Board of Directors | Current |
| Spring Valley High School | Former |
A Partner in Monahans since 1977, Tony has been a Director of Monahans Financial Services since its formation in 1999. Tony is acknowledged as a leading Tax Planning specialist with a particular leaning towards capital taxes and trusts. He is a member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners and is a specialist in dealing with Lloyds Underwriters and Farmers. Tony is married with 2 sons and his many interests include classic cars, classical music, theatre and travel.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers | Specialist | Current |
| The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners | Board of Directors | Current |
| Monahans Financial Services Ltd | Director | Current |
Chris LeBlanc chris@leblancfamilyinsurance.com - Manager - grew up in the Edmond Community. He went to school at Edmond Memorial High School and graduated in 1992. He was a standout basketball player that eventually landed a scholarship to attend Texas A&M University. After finishing his basketball career, he came back to the University of Central Oklahoma to complete his degree in Business Management. He married his high school sweetheart Jeannie Alexander and now they have two beautiful children: Kamber and Korbyn. Upon graduating, Chris started an insurance agency in Norman. He was a captive agent with Farmers Insurance Group. After working with Farmers for 5 years, Chris decided to sell his agency in Norman and start an independant agency in Edmond. He was given a chance to be back home, in the communicaty he grew up in. Chris has had his independent agency since 2002. One of the main reasons Chris left Farmers was not having the best rates possible for his clients. As an independent agent, Chris is able to move clients to different companies if one becomes uncompetitive or experiences a rate increase. This is what created the slogan "We'll Shop The Best Rate For You." This is what gives independent agents a competitive advantage over the competition (Farmers, State Farm, Allstate, & others). So if you want a great rate with outstanding service keep the LeBlanc Family Insurance in mind.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Leblanc Family Insurance | Manager | Current |
| State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. | Current | |
| The Allstate Corporation | Current | |
| Farmers | Current | |
| Farmers Insurance Group | Agent | Former |
In 1971 after completing college and three years in the military, including a tour in Vietnam, Doug Harness decided to follow his father's footsteps as an agent for Farmers and build his own insurance agency. After almost 6 years as an Agency Owner, Doug decided to pursue a different career path and became a district manager for Farmers in April 1977. Now 35 years later, Doug has built one of the most successful district manager operations in the Farmers Insurance organization with 33 Agency Owners in 25 office locations throughout the metropolitan Portland area. Doug is proud that he has qualified for a number of awards in the Farmers organization including 5 prestigious President's Council selections. But, he is most proud of the people in his district that have achieved personal and financial success in building their own insurance agencies. During his free time, Doug enjoys running, gardening and traveling.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers Insurance Group | District Manager | Current |
| Farmers | Agent | Current |
| Farmers Insurance Group | Agency Owner | Former |
| Farmers Insurance | District Manager | Former |
| Farmers | District Manager | Former |
Heather joined the Sams & Associates team in 2007 as a Property adjuster after two years with Farmers and six years with State Farm.A At State Farm she worked both in auto claims and in homeownera s property claims.A She has also handled Cat duty including hurricane Rita.A Heather has a BA in Psychology from San Diego State University.A Heather is Earthquake certified, and is based in Oakland.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers | Property Adjuster | Current |
| Sams & Associates | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lohr Insurance Agency | Owner, Broker | Current |
| Farmers | Commercial Agent | Current |
| The Blue Cross | Agent | Current |
| Lions Club | Director | Current |
| Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce | Board of Directors | Current |
| Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce | Active Member | Current |
| Lions Club | Member | Current |
| Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce | Active Member | Former |
| Manhattan Beach Lions Club | Director | Former |
Jane Forbes Clark is Chairman of the Board of Directors of The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. A member of the Board since 1992 and Chairman since 2000, she provides substantial museum expertise, philanthropic insight and management skill in this leadership position. Clark is currently Chairman of The Farmers? Museum and is President of The Clark Foundation, The Scriven Foundation and The Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home (Cooperstown, N.Y.) as well as a Trustee of Bassett Healthcare. She also serves as Vice Chairman of The Jackie Robinson Empire State Freedom Medal Commission, Trustee of The Little League Foundation and is past Vice Chairman and Trustee of The United States Equestrian Team and past Director of The United States Olympic Committee. A recipient of many awards and honors, Jane Clark has been recognized by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation with its Pillar of New York award; the Fire Department of the City of New York with their Humanitarian of the Year award; Harlem R.B.I.; the Baseball Assistance Team; and is a member of the Boys? Club of New York All Sports Hall of Fame. The Clark family has been a devoted steward of the Baseball Hall of Fame since Stephen C. Clark founded the Museum in 1936.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers | Chairman | Current |
| National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum | Chairman of the Board of Directors | Current |
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