November/December 2024 Power By People

The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) congratulates the 2024 scholarship recipients Mallory Moorman, Elsie Ennis and Delaney Frahm. Each student receives a $1,000 scholarship through ACE’s Scholarship Program to help further their collegiate education.

“ACE extends its best wishes to these talented, young individuals from ACE member families as they embark on their career journeys,” said Brian Jennings, ACE CEO. “Involving the next generation is crucial for the future of our industry, and ACE is proud to invest in the education of tomorrow's leaders.”

• Mallory Moormanis from Glenvil, Nebraska, and is attending the University of Nebraska – Omaha, in Omaha, Nebraska, where she studies Chemistry with a concentration in Medicinal Chemistry and a minor in Biology. Mallory is the daughter of Matthew Moorman. Her father is affiliated with ACE ethanol producer member Chief Ethanol Fuels in Hastings, Nebraska.
  
  
• Elsie Ennisis from Shullsburg, Wisconsin, and is attending the University of Wisconsin – Madison, in Madison, Wisconsin, where she studies Biology. Elsie is the granddaughter of Jim Leitzinger. Her grandfather is affiliated with ACE ethanol producer member Badger State Ethanol in Monroe, Wisconsin.
  
  
• Delaney Frahmis from Elmwood, Nebraska, and is pursuing a degree in Business Administration at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska. Delaney is the daughter of Kathy Frahm. Her mother is affiliated with ACE associate member, CoBank, in Elkhorn, Nebraska.

The ACE Scholarship Program was initiated in 2004, and ACE has since awarded $71,000. Scholarships are made available to employees and dependents of employees and shareholders of ACE Ethanol Producer, Voting and Associate member companies and organizations. Applications for 2025 scholarships will open next spring. For those interested in making a financial contribution to the program, contact Anna Carpenter at acarpenter@ethanol.org or 605-306-6142.

Delaney Frahm, Elsie Ennis, Mallory Moorman

At the end of September, American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) hosted a crop tour team of 18 corn and co-product buyers from the Korean feed industry and corn processing industry at the ACE office. ACE CMO shared information about the U.S. ethanol industry and answered questions from the group, which was sponsored by the U.S. Grains Council. On the tour, the trade team visited farms, ethanol plants and other agricultural stops in South Dakota and North Dakota before visiting an export terminal in Louisiana before heading to Texas for the U.S. Grains Council’s Export Exchange.

Ron Lamberty presenting to the Korean Delegation in the ACE Office, in Sioux Falls, SD.

Mid-October a former U.S. Senator from South Dakota, Tim Johnson, passed away due to complications following a stroke. He served Congress for nearly 30 years and is responsible for several ag-focused efforts, including being a strong supporter of renewable fuels and was involved, alongside other leaders, in the creation of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Johnson can also be credited with helping create South Dakota’s ethanol industry, which is ranked in the top 10 states for U.S. ethanol production.

U.S. Representative Herseth-Sandlin, U.S. Senator Thune, and U.S. Senator Johnson in the ACE Office in Sioux Falls, SD.