Our Leadership Team
The Amalgamated Sugar Board of Directors, a dedicated group of 25 individuals, provides the leadership and strategic direction for the company. Drawing upon their diverse expertise in agriculture and business, these board members are committed to the success of the cooperative and its grower-owners, ensuring sound governance and a focus on long-term sustainability within the sugar industry.
board of directors
Executive Committee
Mike Garner
Chairman
Declo, Idaho
Mitch Bicandi
1st Vice Chairman
Caldwell, Idaho
Robert Giesbrecht
2nd Vice Chairman
Aberdeen, Idaho
Jeff Henry
Asst. Secretary
Jerome, Idaho
Tyler Cranney
Assistant Treasurer
Oakley, Idaho
Dan Corn
1st At Large
Ontario, Oregon
Todd Merrigan
2nd At Large
Rupert, Idaho
Board Members
Luke Adams
Rupert, Idaho
Dane Brown
Jerome, Idaho
Mark Henslee
Hagerman, Idaho
LaMar Isaak
American Falls, Idaho
Derek Larson
Murtaugh, Idaho
Galen Lee
New Plymouth, Idaho
Ryan Munn
Prosser, Washington
Mitch Neibaur
Paul, Idaho
Dean Nielsen
Paul, Idaho
Jeff Pahl
Pocatello, Idaho
Ryan Robertson
Paul, Idaho
Cameron Skeen
Fruitland, Idaho
Ryan Serr
Paul, Idaho
Layne Thornton
Kuna, Idaho
Rocky Trail
King Hill, Idaho
Kim Wahlen
Aberdeen, Idaho
Mike Wheeler
Declo, Idaho
Kody Youree
Twin Falls, Idaho
Executive team
Fran Malecha
President & CEO
Jim Brigham
Vice President of Human Resources
Brodie Griffin
Vice President of Operations
Jake Hancock
Vice President of Commercial Strategy
Christina Hardesty
Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Craig Hanks
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Jeroen Hoogendoorn
Chief Technology Officer
Matt Wheeler
Director of Agriculture