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Living out our value of cooperative spirit, employees across CHS came together to celebrate Earth Month. Some groups gave back to local communities through trash clean up, tree planting and tending to community gardens. Others took to electronic recycling, led by our IT team, or heard from a panel of farmers about how they’re thinking about sustainability on their operations. We're proud to see these examples of cooperative spirit in action....Show more

Living out our value of cooperative spirit, employees across CHS came together to celebrate Earth Month. Some groups gave back to local communities through trash clean up, tree planting and tending to community gardens. Others took to electronic recycling, led by our IT team, or heard from a panel of farmers about how they’re thinking about sustainability on their operations. We're proud to see these examples of cooperative spirit in action.

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Beau Aroonpol joined CHS two years ago as director of financial planning and analysis for the go-to-market team. She found a passion for customer service in agriculture. Her father and brothers are mechanics in Thailand. When she was younger, she helped build their business, which includes repairing farm equipment for rice growers. "Even then, my head was all about, 'How can we help our customers?' I knew that when we help farmers and other customers with solutions, that's how we earn their business," she recalls. "At CHS, there's the same focus on providing solutions." "I enjoy collaborating closely with leaders across CHS to translate data into actionable strategies and help everyone successfully navigate the complexity of growth and change together." Leadership is more than technical expertise and never a solo endeavor, she says. "It’s about building strong partnerships, fostering collaboration and maintaining an unwavering focus on the big picture."...Show more

Beau Aroonpol joined CHS two years ago as director of financial planning and analysis for the go-to-market team. She found a passion for customer service in agriculture. Her father and brothers are mechanics in Thailand. When she was younger, she helped build their business, which includes repairing farm equipment for rice growers. "Even then, my head was all about, 'How can we help our customers?' I knew that when we help farmers and other customers with solutions, that's how we earn their business," she recalls. "At CHS, there's the same focus on providing solutions." "I enjoy collaborating closely with leaders across CHS to translate data into actionable strategies and help everyone successfully navigate the complexity of growth and change together." Leadership is more than technical expertise and never a solo endeavor, she says. "It’s about building strong partnerships, fostering collaboration and maintaining an unwavering focus on the big picture."

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“What I love about working in the cooperative system is you never know what your day’s going to look like, but everyone is ready to jump in and do what’s needed to get the job done," says Josh Sykora, a certified energy specialist with Synergy Cooperative, based in Elk Mound, Wis. "When we’re out in the field, we’re helping our customers get the tools they need to keep their businesses up and running.” Sykora joined Synergy in 2019. As Synergy’s sales team lead, Sykora splits his time between sales and helping his team find efficiencies that can benefit customers and the cooperative. He was recently recognized by his peers and CHS energy leadership for his collaborative nature, dedication to deliver for his customers and passion to support the next generation of talent....Show more

“What I love about working in the cooperative system is you never know what your day’s going to look like, but everyone is ready to jump in and do what’s needed to get the job done," says Josh Sykora, a certified energy specialist with Synergy Cooperative, based in Elk Mound, Wis. "When we’re out in the field, we’re helping our customers get the tools they need to keep their businesses up and running.” Sykora joined Synergy in 2019. As Synergy’s sales team lead, Sykora splits his time between sales and helping his team find efficiencies that can benefit customers and the cooperative. He was recently recognized by his peers and CHS energy leadership for his collaborative nature, dedication to deliver for his customers and passion to support the next generation of talent.

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Farms and other rural businesses in the U.S., are vital to helping feed the world. To help accelerate their growth, CHS Capital provides a variety of solutions. Steve Englund leads CHS Capital and works to meet the financing needs of producers and commercial customers. He’s been with CHS since 2012 and he has been in several roles in risk management for us and at his previous career stops. “I enjoy working with farmers and the cooperatives that serve them because of their deeply rooted values in local communities and their global impact in helping to feed the world,” he says. CHS Capital offers solutions ranging from convenient farm input loans to financing that helps refresh convenience stores in communities. “We provide competitive finance products that are risk appropriate and easy to use,” says Englund. “Securing affordable financing is crucial to the long-term success and growth of farmers, ranchers and the cooperatives that serve rural America. Access to relevant financing options and in-depth ag lending expertise makes a real difference....Show more

Farms and other rural businesses in the U.S., are vital to helping feed the world. To help accelerate their growth, CHS Capital provides a variety of solutions. Steve Englund leads CHS Capital and works to meet the financing needs of producers and commercial customers. He’s been with CHS since 2012 and he has been in several roles in risk management for us and at his previous career stops. “I enjoy working with farmers and the cooperatives that serve them because of their deeply rooted values in local communities and their global impact in helping to feed the world,” he says. CHS Capital offers solutions ranging from convenient farm input loans to financing that helps refresh convenience stores in communities. “We provide competitive finance products that are risk appropriate and easy to use,” says Englund. “Securing affordable financing is crucial to the long-term success and growth of farmers, ranchers and the cooperatives that serve rural America. Access to relevant financing options and in-depth ag lending expertise makes a real difference.

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Hearth & Home Technologies

Agronomist Jerome Benish says he loves helping farmers succeed by supporting them in every crop production step from planning through grain marketing. A member of the CHS High Plains agronomy team, Benish is based in Yuma, Colo. “My job’s not just helping my customers grow things, but helping them make the right decisions,” Benish says. “We help feed a lot of people.”...Show more

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CHS Inc awards & accolades

Fortune 100, Fortune, 2022
Best in Class 401(k) Plans, Plan Sponsor Magazine, 2017

Pledges & certifications

Veteran hiring commitment
Committed to helping America's military veterans find work
Pay equality pledge
Committed to paying equitably for equal work & experience
Social responsibility pledge
Formal programs or foundation to give back to communities
Diversity commitment
Has programs that support a diverse and inclusive workforce
Pledge to thrive
Taking steps to prioritize employee well-being

Other companies to explore

Hearth & Home Technologies (HHT), headquartered in Lakeville, Minnesota, is the nation’s leading manufacturer and supplier of hearth products, offering a diverse range of fireplaces, inserts, stoves, and fire tables. Committed to innovation and quality, HHT integrates the latest design, technology, and materials. Our leading brands are Heat & Glo, Heatilator, Majestic, Vermont Castings, Harman, PelPro and The Outdoor GreatRoom. As the Residential Building Products segment of HNI Corporation, Hearth & Home Technologies embodies a member-owned culture rooted in fairness, respect, and integrity. Our HHT commitment extends beyond products; HHT is driven by the desire to unite individuals through the shared warmth, comfort, and connections of a hearth, making houses feel more like homes.

Keystone Cooperative

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is a 100% farmer-owned cooperative serving customers across Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. Centered on the valued relationships that have built and grown the cooperative for 100 years, Keystone specializes in energy, agronomy, grain, animal nutrition, and swine production. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Keystone serves as a center point in local family farms and rural communities, ensuring today’s successes and securing tomorrow’s opportunities.

FLUENT (FL)

FLUENT is a vertically integrated cultivator, processor, formulator, and retailer of Premium Cannabis Products currently operating in Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas, and New York as FLUENT Cannabis. Our purpose is to compassionately provide patients access to the highest level of medical cannabis in an unrivaled, professional healthcare environment with outstanding customer service. Patient care always comes first at FLUENT, and our standards, practices, and performance are unmatched.

Anchor Glass Container

In a sea of options, We anchor our business on manufacturing sustainable, safe, attractive glass packaging. At Anchor Glass Container, we primarily serve manufacturers of beverages, beer and liquor, and foods and other consumer goods. We are producers of flint (clear) and amber colored-glass containers in a myriad of sizes via six glassmaking plants and one for making moulds.

Red River Commodities

At Red River Commodities, it isn’t just about the sunflower seeds that go into our products, we cultivate connections, nourish communities, and pioneer innovation in the human and animal food sectors. Founded in 1973 as a specialty grain trading company, we’ve grown into a multi-location operation powered by a team with decades of experience, fresh ideas, and a shared passion for the specialty market of sunflowers. For over 50 years, we’ve proudly operated under the same name, and we were recognized as one of the Top 20 Great Places to Work in Fargo-Moorhead in 2024 and 2025—a testament to our people-first culture. From fields to our facilities, we’re powered by people who care deeply about what they do. We partner directly with local growers to source the freshest grains at the best possible prices. Our facilities are strategically located in the heart of sunflower and grain-growing regions, ensuring quality from farm to shelf. Our diverse product lines include: SunButter®, a delicious, allergen-friendly sunflower spread; roasted, seasoned, and packaged inshell sunflower seeds; and numerous premium bird food mixes including Pecking Order ®, our backyard chicken treat line. Our team shows up daily ready to collaborate, support, and motivate one another. The work can be fast-paced and challenging, but we prioritize the well-being of our employees through health benefits, paid time off, and community involvement. We believe in showing up for each other and winning together. With multiple locations, safety is at the core of everything we do, ensuring every team member goes home in the same condition they arrived. Whether you’re working in one of our plants or based in the corporate office, you’ll find an energetic, collaborative environment grounded in purpose. It’s not always easy, but it’s always rewarding. At Red River Commodities, there’s a place for you here.

Agtegra Cooperative

Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, South Dakota. It is owned by 7,000 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70 locations and 850 employees. We are proud of our rich legacy of working and living in our local communities – where we focus on making meaningful impact in the areas of food security, agricultural education, and health and safety.