Gavilon News & Info

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Gavilon Fertilizer today announced leadership changes that will take effect on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, following the retirement of Brian Harlander, the current President of
Gavilon Fertilizer. Brent Harlander, Ryan Burke, and Kipp Smallwood will all take on new roles within the organization.

Gavilon Fertilizer today announced that Brian Harlander, President of Gavilon Fertilizer, has decided to retire after more than 48 years in the ag industry.

Cooperative Producers, Inc. and Gavilon Fertilizer have partnered to build a new liquid fertilizer plant in Hastings, Neb. Construction is set to begin within the next month and is targeted for a March 15, 2021 completion. Full-service operation is anticipated by the spring of 2021 with limited operations available sooner.

Gavilon announces changes to its leadership team in order to prepare the company for the growing complexity of the agricultural industry. Andy Reul has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and will oversee all strategic and operational aspects of Gavilon’s finance functions, while Tim Neville will become the new Chief Accounting & Tax Officer (CATO) where he will provide oversight and leadership in Gavilon’s accounting and trade practices.

We have updated our policies for non-employees visiting our facility, as we look for ways to protect our producers, drivers, visitors, guests, and employees amid the COVID-19 virus.

Jim Navin Named Gavilon's New Chief Information Officer

Gavilon today announced the hiring of Marcelo Grimaldi as President of Gavilon do Brasil. Based out of Sao Paulo, Marcelo will oversee Gavilon’s commercial operations within Brazil and coordinate with Gavilon’s global offices to develop markets for Brazilian growers to further meet global demand.

Steven Zehr Named Gavilon's Chief Executive Officer

In an ongoing effort to strengthen its environmental safety, employee health and employee safety standards, The Gavilon Group, LLC today announced the addition of Barry Brandstetter as vice president, environmental, health & safety.