CFS Names Merlyn Kruger President and Chief Executive Officer

Sep 26, 2018


CFS Names Merlyn Kruger President and Chief Executive Officer

Mankato, MN, Release: September 26, 2018. For Immediate Release
 
CFS is pleased to announce that its board of directors has appointed Merlyn Kruger as President and Chief Executive Officer.
“We are fortunate to have someone of Merlyn Kruger’s knowledge and experience step up to lead CFS,” said Eric Schrader, CFS Board Chair. “We look for him to successfully implement our strategy and take advantage of the market opportunities ahead. Kruger’s working knowledge of CFS will help us continue to move forward with positive change and clarity. Furthermore, he served as Interim General Manager at CFS for the past five months and Vice President of feed, grain, and energy prior, Merlyn Kruger has a solid understanding of our company, products, and markets.”
 
Kruger said, “I am honored and excited to lead CFS. I believe CFS is moving on the right path and I am proud to be a part of the direction we are headed.”
Speaking on behalf of the board, Schrader said, Merlyn Kruger, has the operational and leadership abilities to grow our cooperative.”

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