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

Tyler Cranney
Assistant Secretary
Oakley, Idaho

Todd Merrigan
Assistant Treasurer
Rupert, Idaho

Dan Corn
1st At Large
Ontario, Oregon

Jeff Henry
2nd At-Large
Jerome, Idaho
Board Members

Cameron Skeen
Fruitland, Idaho

Dane Brown
Jerome, Idaho

Dean Nielsen
Paul, Idaho

Derek Larson
Murtaugh, Idaho

Galen Lee
New Plymouth, Idaho

Jeff Pahl
Pocatello, Idaho

Kim Wahlen
Aberdeen, Idaho

Kody Youree
Twin Falls, Idaho

LaMar Isaak
American Falls, Idaho

Luke Adams
Rupert, Idaho

Mark Henslee
Hagerman, Idaho

Mike Wheeler
Declo, Idaho

Mitch Neibaur
Paul, Idaho

Rocky Trail
King Hill, Idaho

Ryan Munn
Prosser, Washington

Ryan Robertson
Paul, Idaho

Ryan Serr
Paul, Idaho

Tyler Reynolds
Kuna, 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