董事介绍
注：董事持股数取自最新公司公告
| 姓名 | 性别 | 职位 | 年龄 | 薪酬 | 持股数(万股) | 截止日期 |
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| Jody Horner | 女 | Director | 62 | 12.67万美元 | 未持股 | 2020-04-07 |
| Richard Mack | 男 | Director | 56 | 14.50万美元 | 未持股 | 2020-04-07 |
| Stan Erickson | 男 | Director | 73 | 13.33万美元 | 未持股 | 2020-04-07 |
| John Henderson | 男 | Director | 61 | 14.00万美元 | 未持股 | 2020-04-07 |
| Christine Hamilton | 女 | Director | 68 | 未披露 | 未持股 | 2020-04-07 |
| David Meyer | 男 | Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer | 66 | 48.31万美元 | 未持股 | 2020-04-07 |
| Tony Christianson | 男 | Director | 71 | 12.00万美元 | 未持股 | 2020-04-07 |
| Stanley Dardis | 男 | Director | 74 | 13.33万美元 | 未持股 | 2020-04-07 |
高管介绍
注：高管持股数取自最新公司公告
| 姓名 | 性别 | 职位 | 年龄 | 薪酬 | 持股数(万股) | 截止日期 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Knutson | 男 | Chief Operating Officer | 41 | 43.71万美元 | 未持股 | 2020-04-07 |
| David Meyer | 男 | Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer | 66 | 48.31万美元 | 未持股 | 2020-04-07 |
| Mark Kalvoda | 男 | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | 48 | 76.21万美元 | 未持股 | 2020-04-07 |
董事简历
中英对照 | 中文 | 英文- Jody Horner
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Jody Horner，2015年8月1日以来，他担任Titan Machinery的董事。她于2015年2月被任命为Midland University（一所私立文理学院，位于内布拉斯加州弗里蒙特）的总裁。加入Midland University之前，她曾任职Cargill公司30年以上，担任多种领导职务，包括Cargill Meat Solutions公司的总裁、Cargill Case Ready公司的总裁、Cargill Salt公司的总裁、公司全球多样性副总裁、人力资源副总裁。任职Cargill公司期间，她曾担任一些公司委员会的成员，其中包括全球商业行为与合规委员会（the Global Business Conduct & Ethics Committee）、全球企业过程、数据和技术委员会（the Global Enterprise Process, Data and Technology Committee）。
Jody Horner,Ms. Horner has been a director of Titan Machinery since August 1 2015. In February 2015 Ms. Horner was appointed President of Midland University, a private liberal arts college located in Fremont, Nebraska. Prior to joining Midland University, Ms. Horner spent over 30 years at Cargill, Inc., holding several leadership positions including President of Cargill Meat Solutions, President of Cargill Case Ready, President of Cargill Salt, Vice President - Corporate Global Diversity, and Vice President - Human Resources. At Cargill, Ms. Horner was a member of several corporate committees including the Global Business Conduct & Ethics Committee and the Global Enterprise Process, Data and Technology Committee. - Jody Horner，2015年8月1日以来，他担任Titan Machinery的董事。她于2015年2月被任命为Midland University（一所私立文理学院，位于内布拉斯加州弗里蒙特）的总裁。加入Midland University之前，她曾任职Cargill公司30年以上，担任多种领导职务，包括Cargill Meat Solutions公司的总裁、Cargill Case Ready公司的总裁、Cargill Salt公司的总裁、公司全球多样性副总裁、人力资源副总裁。任职Cargill公司期间，她曾担任一些公司委员会的成员，其中包括全球商业行为与合规委员会（the Global Business Conduct & Ethics Committee）、全球企业过程、数据和技术委员会（the Global Enterprise Process, Data and Technology Committee）。
- Jody Horner,Ms. Horner has been a director of Titan Machinery since August 1 2015. In February 2015 Ms. Horner was appointed President of Midland University, a private liberal arts college located in Fremont, Nebraska. Prior to joining Midland University, Ms. Horner spent over 30 years at Cargill, Inc., holding several leadership positions including President of Cargill Meat Solutions, President of Cargill Case Ready, President of Cargill Salt, Vice President - Corporate Global Diversity, and Vice President - Human Resources. At Cargill, Ms. Horner was a member of several corporate committees including the Global Business Conduct & Ethics Committee and the Global Enterprise Process, Data and Technology Committee.
- Richard Mack
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Richard Mack，2015年6月4日以来，他担任董事。2014年6月以来，他担任The Mosaic Company（磷肥和钾肥作物营养的国际领先的生产商和销售商）的执行副总裁和首席财务官。从2004年首次公开发行（ipo）到2009年他被提拔为执行副总裁，他曾担任Mosaic的高级副总裁、总法律顾问和公司秘书。Mosaic成立前的10年，他担任Cargill, Incorporated的各种法律职务，他是Mosaic and Cargill Ventures的创始执行官。他是Streamsong Resort（Mosaic所有）的创始执行官和赞助商。
Richard Mack,Mr. Mack has been a director since June 4 2015. Since June 2014 Mr. Mack has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at The Mosaic Company, a leading international producer and marketer of phosphate and potash crop nutrients. Mr. Mack previously held the position of Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Mosaic from the date of its initial public offering in 2004 until his promotion to Executive Vice President in 2009. In the decade prior to Mosaic's formation, he served in various legal capacities at Cargill, Incorporated, and was a founding executive of Mosaic and Cargill Ventures. Mr. Mack is also the founding executive and sponsor of Streamsong Resort, which is owned by Mosaic. - Richard Mack，2015年6月4日以来，他担任董事。2014年6月以来，他担任The Mosaic Company（磷肥和钾肥作物营养的国际领先的生产商和销售商）的执行副总裁和首席财务官。从2004年首次公开发行（ipo）到2009年他被提拔为执行副总裁，他曾担任Mosaic的高级副总裁、总法律顾问和公司秘书。Mosaic成立前的10年，他担任Cargill, Incorporated的各种法律职务，他是Mosaic and Cargill Ventures的创始执行官。他是Streamsong Resort（Mosaic所有）的创始执行官和赞助商。
- Richard Mack,Mr. Mack has been a director since June 4 2015. Since June 2014 Mr. Mack has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at The Mosaic Company, a leading international producer and marketer of phosphate and potash crop nutrients. Mr. Mack previously held the position of Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Mosaic from the date of its initial public offering in 2004 until his promotion to Executive Vice President in 2009. In the decade prior to Mosaic's formation, he served in various legal capacities at Cargill, Incorporated, and was a founding executive of Mosaic and Cargill Ventures. Mr. Mack is also the founding executive and sponsor of Streamsong Resort, which is owned by Mosaic.
- Stan Erickson
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Stan Erickson，Erickson先生自2017年3月1日起担任Titan Machinery董事。Erickson先生目前担任Liberty Capital，Inc.的总裁兼首席执行官，该公司提供资本和投资服务。Erickson先生从Zieglercat Inc.32年的职业生涯退休后，于2013年共同创立了Liberty Capital。在他退休之前，Erickson先生最近担任Zieglercat的总裁兼首席运营官。Erickson先生目前在Electromed，Inc.公司董事会任职，他在该公司担任审计委员会主席以及提名和治理委员会成员。Erickson先生是美国海军陆战队的老兵。
Stan Erickson,Mr. Erickson has been a director of Titan Machinery since March 1 2017. Mr. Erickson currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Capital, Inc., which provides capital and investment services. Mr. Erickson co-founded Liberty Capital in 2013 after retiring from a 32 year career at ZieglerCat Inc. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Erickson most recently served as President and Chief Operating Officer of ZieglerCat. Mr. Erickson currently serves on the board of directors of Electromed, Inc., where he serves as chair of the audit committee and a member of the nominating and governance committee. Mr. Erickson is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. - Stan Erickson，Erickson先生自2017年3月1日起担任Titan Machinery董事。Erickson先生目前担任Liberty Capital，Inc.的总裁兼首席执行官，该公司提供资本和投资服务。Erickson先生从Zieglercat Inc.32年的职业生涯退休后，于2013年共同创立了Liberty Capital。在他退休之前，Erickson先生最近担任Zieglercat的总裁兼首席运营官。Erickson先生目前在Electromed，Inc.公司董事会任职，他在该公司担任审计委员会主席以及提名和治理委员会成员。Erickson先生是美国海军陆战队的老兵。
- Stan Erickson,Mr. Erickson has been a director of Titan Machinery since March 1 2017. Mr. Erickson currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Capital, Inc., which provides capital and investment services. Mr. Erickson co-founded Liberty Capital in 2013 after retiring from a 32 year career at ZieglerCat Inc. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Erickson most recently served as President and Chief Operating Officer of ZieglerCat. Mr. Erickson currently serves on the board of directors of Electromed, Inc., where he serves as chair of the audit committee and a member of the nominating and governance committee. Mr. Erickson is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
- John Henderson
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John Henderson，亨德森先生自2017年3月1日起担任Titan Machinery董事。Henderson先生是一位拥有超过25年经验的业务执行官，包括在CNH Industrial担任超过20年的执行官。从2013年到2015年，Henderson先生担任Oncore Manufacturing，LLC的执行主席兼总裁，该公司是一家为工业，医疗和航空航天/国防市场提供高混合电子制造服务的私人公司。任职OnCore公司之前，亨德森先生曾担任生产粮食储存和蛋白质生产系统的GSI Group，LLC的高管，在那里他曾于2010年至2012年担任总裁兼首席运营官，并于2006年至2010年担任高级副总裁兼首席财务官。在加入GSI Group之前，Henderson先生在CNH工作了20多年，担任过各种领导职务。最终，从2003年到2006年，亨德森先生担任CNH&；8217；S北美和澳新农业业务的Vice President和财务总监。
John Henderson,Mr. Henderson has been a director of Titan Machinery since March 1 2017. Mr. Henderson is a business executive with over 25 years of experience, including over 20 years as an executive at CNH Industrial. From 2013 to 2015 Mr. Henderson served as Executive Chairman and President of Oncore Manufacturing, LLC, which was a privately-held, high mix electronic manufacturing services provider for the industrial, medical and aerospace/defense markets. Prior to his position at Oncore, Mr. Henderson was an executive with The GSI Group, LLC, which produces grain storage and protein production systems, where he served as President and Chief Operating Officer from 2010 to 2012 and as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2006 to 2010. Prior to joining The GSI Group, Mr. Henderson spent over 20 years at CNH, serving in a variety of leadership positions. Ultimately, from 2003 to 2006 Mr. Henderson served as Vice President and Controller of CNH’s North America and ANZ Agricultural Business. - John Henderson，亨德森先生自2017年3月1日起担任Titan Machinery董事。Henderson先生是一位拥有超过25年经验的业务执行官，包括在CNH Industrial担任超过20年的执行官。从2013年到2015年，Henderson先生担任Oncore Manufacturing，LLC的执行主席兼总裁，该公司是一家为工业，医疗和航空航天/国防市场提供高混合电子制造服务的私人公司。任职OnCore公司之前，亨德森先生曾担任生产粮食储存和蛋白质生产系统的GSI Group，LLC的高管，在那里他曾于2010年至2012年担任总裁兼首席运营官，并于2006年至2010年担任高级副总裁兼首席财务官。在加入GSI Group之前，Henderson先生在CNH工作了20多年，担任过各种领导职务。最终，从2003年到2006年，亨德森先生担任CNH&；8217；S北美和澳新农业业务的Vice President和财务总监。
- John Henderson,Mr. Henderson has been a director of Titan Machinery since March 1 2017. Mr. Henderson is a business executive with over 25 years of experience, including over 20 years as an executive at CNH Industrial. From 2013 to 2015 Mr. Henderson served as Executive Chairman and President of Oncore Manufacturing, LLC, which was a privately-held, high mix electronic manufacturing services provider for the industrial, medical and aerospace/defense markets. Prior to his position at Oncore, Mr. Henderson was an executive with The GSI Group, LLC, which produces grain storage and protein production systems, where he served as President and Chief Operating Officer from 2010 to 2012 and as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2006 to 2010. Prior to joining The GSI Group, Mr. Henderson spent over 20 years at CNH, serving in a variety of leadership positions. Ultimately, from 2003 to 2006 Mr. Henderson served as Vice President and Controller of CNH’s North America and ANZ Agricultural Business.
- Christine Hamilton
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Christine Hamilton是Sab Biotherapeutics，Inc.的联合创始人，自2014年起担任Sab Biotherapeutics，Inc.董事会成员。汉密尔顿是Christiansen Land and Cattle，Ltd.的共同所有人和管理合伙人，该公司是一家位于南达科他州中部的大型多元化农业和牧场经营企业，也是Dakota Packing，Inc.的共同所有人，这是一家肉类批发企业。汉密尔顿女士是泰坦机械的董事，该公司是一家上市的农业和建筑设备公司，也曾是位于明尼苏达州明尼阿波利斯的第九区联邦储备银行的董事。汉密尔顿拥有亚利桑那大学的创业MBA学位和史密斯学院的哲学学士学位。
Christine Hamilton,is Sab Biotherapeutics, Inc. co-founder and has served as a member of Sab Biotherapeutics, Inc. board of directors since 2014. Ms. Hamilton is the co-owner and managing partner of Christiansen Land and Cattle, Ltd., a large diversified farming and ranching operation in central South Dakota, and is also the co-owner of Dakota Packing, Inc., a wholesale meat distribution business. Ms. Hamilton is a director of Titan Machinery, a publicly traded Farm and Construction Equipment Company, and a former director for the Federal Reserve Bank, Ninth District, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Ms. Hamilton has an MBA in Entrepreneurship from the University of Arizona and an AB in Philosophy from Smith College. - Christine Hamilton是Sab Biotherapeutics，Inc.的联合创始人，自2014年起担任Sab Biotherapeutics，Inc.董事会成员。汉密尔顿是Christiansen Land and Cattle，Ltd.的共同所有人和管理合伙人，该公司是一家位于南达科他州中部的大型多元化农业和牧场经营企业，也是Dakota Packing，Inc.的共同所有人，这是一家肉类批发企业。汉密尔顿女士是泰坦机械的董事，该公司是一家上市的农业和建筑设备公司，也曾是位于明尼苏达州明尼阿波利斯的第九区联邦储备银行的董事。汉密尔顿拥有亚利桑那大学的创业MBA学位和史密斯学院的哲学学士学位。
- Christine Hamilton,is Sab Biotherapeutics, Inc. co-founder and has served as a member of Sab Biotherapeutics, Inc. board of directors since 2014. Ms. Hamilton is the co-owner and managing partner of Christiansen Land and Cattle, Ltd., a large diversified farming and ranching operation in central South Dakota, and is also the co-owner of Dakota Packing, Inc., a wholesale meat distribution business. Ms. Hamilton is a director of Titan Machinery, a publicly traded Farm and Construction Equipment Company, and a former director for the Federal Reserve Bank, Ninth District, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Ms. Hamilton has an MBA in Entrepreneurship from the University of Arizona and an AB in Philosophy from Smith College.
- David Meyer
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David Meyer，他是我们的董事会主席和首席执行官。他曾于1980年担任公司的创始人，并一直担任其董事兼职员（公司成立以来）。
David Meyer is our Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Meyer worked for JI Case Company in 1975. From 1976 to 1980 Mr. Meyer was a partner in a Case/New Holland Dealership with locations in Lisbon, North Dakota and Wahpeton, North Dakota. In 1980 Mr. Meyer, along with a partner, founded Titan Machinery Inc. Mr. Meyer has served on both the Case CE and CaseIH Agriculture Dealer Advisory Boards. Mr. Meyer is the past chairman of the North Dakota Implement Dealers Association, and currently serves as a Trustee on the University of Minnesota Foundation. - David Meyer，他是我们的董事会主席和首席执行官。他曾于1980年担任公司的创始人，并一直担任其董事兼职员（公司成立以来）。
- David Meyer is our Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Meyer worked for JI Case Company in 1975. From 1976 to 1980 Mr. Meyer was a partner in a Case/New Holland Dealership with locations in Lisbon, North Dakota and Wahpeton, North Dakota. In 1980 Mr. Meyer, along with a partner, founded Titan Machinery Inc. Mr. Meyer has served on both the Case CE and CaseIH Agriculture Dealer Advisory Boards. Mr. Meyer is the past chairman of the North Dakota Implement Dealers Association, and currently serves as a Trustee on the University of Minnesota Foundation.
- Tony Christianson
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Tony Christianson，2003年1月以来，他一直担任董事。1981年以来，他一直担任Cherry Tree Companies（投资银行、投资管理以及财富管理公司的联营集团，位于明尼苏达州明尼阿波利斯）的主席。Cherry Tree Companies的附属机构是 Adam Smith Fund公司的普通合伙人。他也担任The Dolan Company（信息服务供应商）、Peoples Educational Holdings公司（一个教材出版商）、Arctic Cat公司（摩托雪橇及相关设备的厂家）、Znomics公司（空壳公司，并更名为Williston Holding Company，他于2013年11月退任董事会）的董事。Tony Christianson和Peter Christianson两兄弟，是我们的总裁和董事。
Tony Christianson Mr. Christianson has been a director since January 2003 and was a founder of Titan Machinery LLC. Since 1981 Mr. Christianson has been the Chairman of Cherry Tree Companies, an affiliated group of investment banking and wealth management firms in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Affiliates of Cherry Tree Companies act as the general partner of Adam Smith Fund, LLC. Mr. Christianson currently serves as a director of AmeriPride Services, a provider of uniform and linen services. Mr. Christianson served as a director of Arctic Cat, Inc. from June 2009 - January 2017 when Arctic Cat was acquired by Textron Inc. - Tony Christianson，2003年1月以来，他一直担任董事。1981年以来，他一直担任Cherry Tree Companies（投资银行、投资管理以及财富管理公司的联营集团，位于明尼苏达州明尼阿波利斯）的主席。Cherry Tree Companies的附属机构是 Adam Smith Fund公司的普通合伙人。他也担任The Dolan Company（信息服务供应商）、Peoples Educational Holdings公司（一个教材出版商）、Arctic Cat公司（摩托雪橇及相关设备的厂家）、Znomics公司（空壳公司，并更名为Williston Holding Company，他于2013年11月退任董事会）的董事。Tony Christianson和Peter Christianson两兄弟，是我们的总裁和董事。
- Tony Christianson Mr. Christianson has been a director since January 2003 and was a founder of Titan Machinery LLC. Since 1981 Mr. Christianson has been the Chairman of Cherry Tree Companies, an affiliated group of investment banking and wealth management firms in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Affiliates of Cherry Tree Companies act as the general partner of Adam Smith Fund, LLC. Mr. Christianson currently serves as a director of AmeriPride Services, a provider of uniform and linen services. Mr. Christianson served as a director of Arctic Cat, Inc. from June 2009 - January 2017 when Arctic Cat was acquired by Textron Inc.
- Stanley Dardis
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Stanley Dardis，2010年10月1日以来，他一直担任董事。从1998年到2010年，他曾担任Bremer Financial Corporation（银行控股公司，由9个银行分支机构、一个信托公司和一个保险公司组成，总部位于明尼苏达州圣保罗）的首席执行官和董事。
Stanley Dardis,Mr. Dardis has been a director since October 1 2010. From 1998 to his retirement in 2010 Mr. Dardis served as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Bremer Financial Corporation, a bank holding company composed of nine bank subsidiaries, a trust company, and an insurance company, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. - Stanley Dardis，2010年10月1日以来，他一直担任董事。从1998年到2010年，他曾担任Bremer Financial Corporation（银行控股公司，由9个银行分支机构、一个信托公司和一个保险公司组成，总部位于明尼苏达州圣保罗）的首席执行官和董事。
- Stanley Dardis,Mr. Dardis has been a director since October 1 2010. From 1998 to his retirement in 2010 Mr. Dardis served as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Bremer Financial Corporation, a bank holding company composed of nine bank subsidiaries, a trust company, and an insurance company, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota.
高管简历
中英对照 | 中文 | 英文- Bryan Knutson
Bryan Knutson于2017年8月成为我们的首席运营官，此前自2016年起担任我们的Vice President，AG运营。Knutson先生于2002年加入公司，在那里他开始了设备销售的职业生涯，后来晋升为商店经理，综合体经理和区域经理。Knutson先生是Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association的现任董事会成员。
Bryan Knutson became our Chief Operating Officer in August 2017 and previously served as our Vice President, Ag Operations since 2016. Mr. Knutson joined the company in 2002 where he began his career in equipment sales later advancing to store manager, complex manager and region manager prior to his current role. Mr. Knutson is a current board member of the Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association.- Bryan Knutson于2017年8月成为我们的首席运营官，此前自2016年起担任我们的Vice President，AG运营。Knutson先生于2002年加入公司，在那里他开始了设备销售的职业生涯，后来晋升为商店经理，综合体经理和区域经理。Knutson先生是Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association的现任董事会成员。
- Bryan Knutson became our Chief Operating Officer in August 2017 and previously served as our Vice President, Ag Operations since 2016. Mr. Knutson joined the company in 2002 where he began his career in equipment sales later advancing to store manager, complex manager and region manager prior to his current role. Mr. Knutson is a current board member of the Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association.
- David Meyer
David Meyer，他是我们的董事会主席和首席执行官。他曾于1980年担任公司的创始人，并一直担任其董事兼职员（公司成立以来）。
David Meyer is our Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Meyer worked for JI Case Company in 1975. From 1976 to 1980 Mr. Meyer was a partner in a Case/New Holland Dealership with locations in Lisbon, North Dakota and Wahpeton, North Dakota. In 1980 Mr. Meyer, along with a partner, founded Titan Machinery Inc. Mr. Meyer has served on both the Case CE and CaseIH Agriculture Dealer Advisory Boards. Mr. Meyer is the past chairman of the North Dakota Implement Dealers Association, and currently serves as a Trustee on the University of Minnesota Foundation.- David Meyer，他是我们的董事会主席和首席执行官。他曾于1980年担任公司的创始人，并一直担任其董事兼职员（公司成立以来）。
- David Meyer is our Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Meyer worked for JI Case Company in 1975. From 1976 to 1980 Mr. Meyer was a partner in a Case/New Holland Dealership with locations in Lisbon, North Dakota and Wahpeton, North Dakota. In 1980 Mr. Meyer, along with a partner, founded Titan Machinery Inc. Mr. Meyer has served on both the Case CE and CaseIH Agriculture Dealer Advisory Boards. Mr. Meyer is the past chairman of the North Dakota Implement Dealers Association, and currently serves as a Trustee on the University of Minnesota Foundation.
- Mark Kalvoda
Mark Kalvoda，他于2011年4月成为我们的首席财务官，此前也曾担任我们的首席会计官（2007年9月以来）。加入我们之前，他曾担任American Crystal Sugar公司的多种职务（从2004年到2007年），包括担任公司总会计师、助理秘书和助理财务主管。任职American Crystal Sugar公司之前，他曾担任Hormel Foods Corporation的多种财务职务。
Mark Kalvoda became our Chief Financial Officer in April 2011 and previously served as our Chief Accounting Officer since September 2007. Prior to joining us, he held various positions between 2004 and 2007 at American Crystal Sugar Co., including Corporate Controller, Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer. Prior to working for American Crystal Sugar Co., he served in various financial positions within Hormel Foods Corporation.- Mark Kalvoda，他于2011年4月成为我们的首席财务官，此前也曾担任我们的首席会计官（2007年9月以来）。加入我们之前，他曾担任American Crystal Sugar公司的多种职务（从2004年到2007年），包括担任公司总会计师、助理秘书和助理财务主管。任职American Crystal Sugar公司之前，他曾担任Hormel Foods Corporation的多种财务职务。
- Mark Kalvoda became our Chief Financial Officer in April 2011 and previously served as our Chief Accounting Officer since September 2007. Prior to joining us, he held various positions between 2004 and 2007 at American Crystal Sugar Co., including Corporate Controller, Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer. Prior to working for American Crystal Sugar Co., he served in various financial positions within Hormel Foods Corporation.