Wenberg visits Midwest members

SSGA Executive Director Eric Wenberg met with members during a week-long journey across the Midwest last week. He traveled to Indiana where he saw the Pence Group, IOM Grain and Indiana Crop Improvement Association; Illinois for visits with US Nisshin Shokai, WeFarm Organics and Hang Tung Resources; and Wisconsin, where he stopped by The DeLong Co. 

Representing a trade association that listens, Wenberg finds it imperative that he regularly meet one-on-one with members. 

“All of our members are unique,” Wenberg said. “Some have been members of SSGA since the alliance was established five years ago and some are brand new to the organization. By visiting them at their headquarters we can learn more about their businesses and what SSGA can do to help them.”  

Eric Wenberg, Cameron Hilgenberg and Shane Frederick at The DeLong Co.

At The Delong Co., Wenberg was joined by Shane Frederick, SSGA manager of strategic programs, DeLong is one of SSGA’s newest members and recently qualified for the U.S. Identity Preserved assurance and brand mark program.  

“Driving through Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin also gave me a great chance to catch the start of the planting season in rural America,” Wenberg said. “I look forward to seeing crop progress when I visit member companies in other states later this year.”