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LANSING ANNOUNCES ADDITIONS TO OFFICER TEAM September, 2008 - Lansing is pleased to announce new additions to the Company’s Officer Team as well as several new domestic and international employment opportunities. Chuck Lapke, was named to a newly formed position of VP – Trade and Organizational Development. This will include the oversight of Lansing’s Merchant Training program which Chuck was instrumental in developing this past spring. Chuck will also manage the recruitment of Merchandising Assistants. The Officer team will also draw on Chuck’s Corn and Renewable trading experience as we continue to evaluate growth opportunities in both areas. Weston Heide joined Lansing as the VP-Finance with 12 years of experience in the energy industry and related commodity risk management. Weston's background includes management advisory consulting in strategy, risk management and operational areas. Eric Watts joined Lansing with 10 years experience at ConAgra Trade Group. Eric has held several trading roles along with his most recent position in the Business Development group at Gavilon. Eric will assume the role of VP-International with initial responsibility for the oversight of Lansing’s corporate container strategy and co-leading the South America business. As the Company continues to grow and diversify, Lansing maintains focus on expanding our strong management team, and we enthusiastically look toward continued growth and prosperity of our company. As such, we would also like to announce the following open positions at Lansing:
Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the Careers page on the Lansing website to connect with us for further information about these opportunities. About Lansing Trade Group, LLC Lansing Trade Group is a privately owned firm formed in 1931. The current ownership group has grown Lansing into a national trading company, growing beyond its grain roots with growth into the energy market. Lansing Trade Group formed Lansing Ethanol Services, LLC in March 2006 to trade ethanol. Lansing Trade Group trades whole grains, feed ingredients, and energy products, including biodiesel, in U.S. domestic and export markets. Current annual revenues are approximately $5 billion. Company headquarters are in Overland Park, Kansas. Additional information is available online at www.lansingtradegroup.com and www.lansingethanolservices.com.
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