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Press Contact: Monte Shaw

December 9, 2011

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IRFA Elects Officers, Executive Committee for 2012

Expanding Consumer Access to E15 and Biodiesel is Priority for New Officers

JOHNSTON, IA – The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) today announced its new 2012 Board of Directors Officers and Executive Committee elected during its annual meeting on Dec. 8, 2011. Each producer member has a seat on the Board and votes on officers. New officers will serve a one year term during the 2012 calendar year.

2012 IRFA Board of Directors Officers

President                         Brad Albin, Renewable Energy Group

Vice President                 Rick Schwarck, Absolute Energy

Treasurer                         Steve Bleyl, Green Plains Renewable Energy

Secretary                         Brian Cahill, Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy

Executive Director            Monte Shaw (non-voting)

The IRFA Executive Committee is comprised of the IRFA Officers and other members as elected by the Board. Elected to join the IRFA Officers on the Executive Committee for 2012 are:

Past President                 Walt Wendland, Golden Grain Energy

At-Large                         Tom Brooks, Western Dubuque Biodiesel

At-Large                         Craig Willis, ADM

“2011 ended with ethanol and biodiesel refineries running strong,” said IRFA Executive Director Monte Shaw. “The next twelve months are full of opportunity, but very real challenges at the same time.  Empowering consumer fuel choice by expanding E15 and biodiesel infrastructure will be vital to the continued success of Iowa’s renewable fuels community.”

Iowa is the leader in renewable fuels production.  Iowa has 41 ethanol refineries capable of producing nearly 3.7 billion gallons annually. In addition, Iowa has 12 biodiesel facilities with the capacity to produce 315 million gallons annually.

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association was formed in 2002 to represent the state’s ethanol and biodiesel producers.  The trade group fosters the development and growth of the renewable fuels industry in Iowa through education, promotion, legislation and infrastructure development.

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For more information, visit the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association website at:  www.IowaRFA.org.