SSGA board adds new members

The SSGA Board of Directors has filled two vacancies, adding Eric Kresin of Scoular and Jordan Atchison of PURIS Grains to the board.

Eric Kresin, Scoular

Jordan Atchison, PURIS Grains

Kresin has more than 15 years of experience exporting commodities, including 10 exporting identity preserved and variety specific grains and oilseeds. He has also traveled extensively throughout Asia promoting identity preserved grains in previous roles. He is a general manager with Scoular in Overland Park, Kan.

Since joining PURIS in 2006, Atchison has risen the ranks with the Randolph, Minn., company where he currently serves as president. His focus includes maintaining business relationships and developing new ones with customers.

“I’m impressed with Eric and Jordan’s passion and desire to participate on the SSGA board of directors. They both have a strong interest to represent their own companies and the industry in the identity preserved space,” said Bob Sinner, SSGA Chair. “The SSGA board and members look forward to draw on their expertise and welcome them to the board.”

Kresin and Atchison’s first duties as board members will include SSGA’s board meeting Sept. 12-13 in Mankato, Minn.