Clarkson Grain Names New CEO

Illinois-based grain, oilseed and ingredient supplier, Clarkson Grain, has named Ken Dallmier as its new president and chief operating officer (COO). In his new role, Dallmier will be responsible for the daily operations and strategic growth plan for the company.

Dallmier joins Clarkson from Agrible Inc. an agriculture predictive analytics company. Prior to Agrible, Dallmier served in a management capacity at Syngenta Seed Inc. and Sturdy Grow Hybrids Inc. where he oversaw the development of new soy and corn seed varieties and their commercial introduction into the North American market.

Founded in 1974, Clarkson Grain is active in the growing, storing, and processing of identity-preserved, non-GMO and organic corn, soybeans, and soy ingredients. The company owns and operates its own commercial storage, cleaning, and handling facilities, organic soy processing facility, and barge station and rail sidings located in central Illinois.

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