Green Plains Inc GPRE

Chris Osowski is President and Chief Executive Officer of Green Plains, and has served as a Director since 2025. He does not serve on any Board committees. Education: Chris holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Minnesota State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering from North Dakota State University. Professional Experience: Chris has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Green Plains, as well as a director, since August 2025. He was a member of the Executive Committee from February 2025 to August 2025 and previously served as Executive Vice President - Operations and Technology from January 2022 to August 2025. Prior to joining Green Plains, he was Vice President, Global Technology at ADM from August 2020 to December 2021, General Director of Aston Starch Products, an ADM joint venture in Moscow, from July 2018 to August 2020, and Director of India Operations in New Delhi at ADM from February 2015 to February 2017. He also held several other senior-level positions at ADM from August 2013 to January 2015. Earlier in his career, he held several senior-level positions at Tate & Lyle from August 2008 to August 2013, served as Production Support Manager at Renewable Energy Group from March 2007 to August 2008, and worked as Technical Manager at Poet from September 2003 to March 2007.

Patrick Sweeney is a Director, Portfolio Manager at Ancora Holdings Group LLC, and has served as a Director since 2025. He is a member of the Audit Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee. Education: Patrick holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from John Carroll University. Professional Experience: Patrick serves as a Director and Portfolio Manager at Ancora Holdings Group LLC. He works as a Portfolio Manager in Ancora's Alternatives Group, focusing on the firm's activist strategy. After joining Ancora in 2013, he previously served as an equity analyst in the Alternatives Group, following an initial role in institutional marketing. Prior to joining Ancora, he worked as a Corporate Banking Analyst at PNC Financial Services in the healthcare and public finance group, where he handled the corporate banking needs of large healthcare providers and municipalities in the Midwest.

Martin Salinas, Independent Director. Background: Former Chief Financial Officer of Energy Transfer Partners, LP, one of the largest publicly traded master limited partnerships from 2008 to 2015. Prior to that, he served as their controller and vice president of finance from 2004 to 2008; Serves as an audit committee member at NuStar Energy; Began his career at KPMG; dvisory council member of the University of Texas in San Antonio; Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas in San Antonio. He is a member of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. Past Public Company Directorships: Noble Midstream Partners L.P. (NBLX); NuStar Energy L.P. (NS); Green Plains Partners LP (GPP).

Ms. Farha Aslam, Independent Director. Background: Managing Partner of Crescent House Capital; Previous experience includes service as Managing Director at Stephens Inc where she led the firm's Food and Agribusiness equity research team. Previously she was a vice president at Merrill Lynch and a risk management advisor at UBS; In addition to the current public company directorships, also serves on the boards of Farmers Fridge, Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. and Saffron Road; Serves as a member of the audit and sustainability committees at Pilgrim's Pride and a member of the audit and compensation committees at AdvanSix; Has a Master's degree in Business Administration from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California. Current Public Company Directorships: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC); Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW); AdvanSix Inc. (ASIX).

Kimberly A. Wagner, Independent Director. Background: Founder and Managing Partner of TBGD Partners, a boutique firm providing expertise to early and mid-stage ventures in the agribusiness, food/nutrition and life sciences sectors; Former Venture Partner at Flagship Pioneering and President and Chief Operating Officer of CiBO Technologies, a Flagship VentureLabs company from 2018-2019; Former Partner at McKinsey & Co. in the Food and Agribusiness sectors from 2016 to 2018; Former Partner and Senior Partner at The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. from 2001 to 2015 where she had multiple firm roles including leading the Global Agriculture and Product Development Practices; Serves on the board of Frontier Co-Op and GreenTech Ventures/TrueAlgae and is a former director at SmithFoods, Inc.; Alumni-elected member of the Cornell University Board of Trustees where she chairs the University Relations Committee and is a member of the Executive Committee; Serves on the boards of several not-for-profit organizations with agricultural, sustainability, and/or educational missions and is an active member of several national and international scientific societies; Holds certifications in governance (NACD.DC), sustainability (GCB.D) and climate/biodiversity (CCB.D); Holds a PhD in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology from Harvard University, a Master of Science in Animal Science from Texas A&M University, and a Bachelor of Science with distinction in Biology and Animal Science from Cornell University.

Brian D. Peterson, Independent Director. Background: President and Chief Executive Officer of Whiskey Creek Enterprises; Served as our Executive Vice President in charge of site development from 2005 to October 2008; Sole founder and owner of Superior Ethanol LLC, which was acquired by us in 2006; For over twenty years, he has owned and operated grain farming entities, which now includes acreages in Iowa, Arkansas and South Dakota; Built, owns and operates a cattle feedlot in northwest Iowa; Has a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business from Dordt College; Investor in several other ethanol companies.

Steven Furcich is a Director, Partner at Tillridge Global Agribusiness Fund, and has served as a Director since 2025. He is Chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee. Education: Steven holds a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Illinois. Professional Experience: Steven has been a Partner at Tillridge Global Agribusiness Fund since 2016 and serves as a director for portfolio companies in the Tillridge and NGP Agribusiness Follow-on Funds. He served as President of Archer Daniels Midland Company's Nutrition and Malting divisions from 2002 to 2009. Prior to that, he served as Vice President and Director of Group Operations for Oilseeds from 2000 to 2002, where he was responsible for all global manufacturing operations for the Oilseeds, Cocoa, Nutrition, and Animal Nutrition divisions.

Carl Grassi is a Director, former Chairman of McDonald Hopkins LLC, age 66, and has served as a Director since 2025. He is a member of the Nominating and Governance Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee. Education: Carl holds a Juris Doctor's degree from Cleveland State University College of Law and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from John Carroll University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (non-active) in the state of Ohio. Professional Experience: Carl served as Senior Counsel at McDonald Hopkins LLC through March 2024. He was Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee from 2016 to 2019, President and Chairman from 2007 to 2016, and a member of the Board of Directors from 1997 to 2020. He has worked as an attorney since July 1992, with experience as corporate counsel and business advisor to a number of middle-market and growth companies. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the International Lawyers Network from May 2019 to March 2022 and a member of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission from April 2007 to 2022.

Mr. Jim Anderson, Chairman of the Board. Background: Chief Executive Officer of Molycop since November 2017; Served as Managing Director and Operating Partner at CHAMP Private Equity; Served The Gavilon Group, LLC as its President and Chief Executive Officer from October 2014 until February 2016 as well as its Chief Operating Officer, Fertilizer, since February 2010; Served as Chief Executive Officer and member of the board of directors at United Malt Holdings, a producer of malt for use in the brewing and distilling industries, from September 2006 to February 2010; Served as Chief Operating Officer / Executive Vice President of CT Malt, a joint venture between ConAgra Foods, Inc. and Tiger Brands of South Africa, beginning in April 2003; Served as Senior Vice President and then President of ConAgra Grain Companies; His career has also included association with the firm Ferruzzi USA and as an Operations Manager for Pillsbury Company; Served as a Board Member of the North American Export Grain Association and the National Grain and Feed Association; Holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Finance emphasis from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville. Past Public Company Directorships: United Malt Holdings.

Imre Havasi has served as Senior Vice President - Head of Trading and Commercial Operations since February 2025, leading all commercial activities, including sales, trading and distribution, across all platforms. Prior to that, Mr. Havasi served as Senior Vice President - Commercial Operations since May 2023, developing and leading the Ultra-High Protein business. Prior to joining Green Plains, Mr. Havasi worked for 30 years at Cargill Incorporated, holding various leadership positions in Cargill's Food and Feed businesses. Most recently he was Global Risk Management and Sourcing Director, Cargill Animal Nutrition and Health, and later Managing Director of Cargill Animal Nutrition India. Mr. Havasi holds a BA in Economics and International Relations from Corvinus University in Budapest, Hungary.

The Company promoted Trent Collins to serve as Senior Vice President of Operations effective August 19, 2025. Mr. Collins has most recently served as Vice President of Operational Excellence for the Company since April 2024. Mr. Collins, age 55, brings to the role more than 30 years of leadership experience across the protein and agribusiness sectors. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Collins was Senior Vice President Ingredients Operations at Benson Hill from August 2021 to March 2024, was Global Director, Proteins Technology at ADM from June 2019 to July 2021, and held several other senior level and engineering positions at ADM from June 1993 to June 2019. Mr. Collins has a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from Kansas State University.

Jamie Herbert, Chief Human Resources Officer, Career Summary: Member of Executive Committee since February 2025; Chief Human Resources Officer since October 2022; Vice President Finance and Operations for Capstone IT from 2018 to 2022; Held various HR leadership roles at Union Pacific Railroad from 2007 to 2018, including Assistant Vice President - HR Training and Development, Assistant Vice President - Human Resources and Assistant Vice President - Operations; Chief Human Resources Officer since October 2022; Vice President Finance and Operations for Capstone IT from 2018 to 2022; Held various HR leadership roles at Union Pacific Railroad from 2007 to 2018, including Assistant Vice President - HR Training and Development, Assistant Vice President - Human Resources and Assistant Vice President - Operations; Holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and HR Management from the University of Nebraska at Omaha; Also holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska Omaha and a Master of Science in Negotiations and Dispute Resolution from Creighton University School of Law.

The Board of Directors of Green Plains Inc. has approved the appointment of Ryan Loneman to serve as the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of the Company effective January 26, 2026. Mr. Loneman, age 42, joins Green Plains from Lindsay Corporation, where he served in a variety of legal roles since 2016, most recently as Vice President - Legal. He previously was Vice President and General Counsel at Signal Security, an international security services franchisor, and practiced law with Kirkland & Ellis LLP. A Nebraska-licensed attorney, he earned his Juris Doctor with distinction from Stanford Law School, and an undergraduate degree in Finance and Philosophy from Creighton University.

The Board of Directors of Green Plains Inc. has approved the appointment of Ann Reis to serve as Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective January 6, 2026. Ms. Reis has more than 20 years of experience across agribusiness, energy and financial services. Prior to joining the Company, she served at Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC from May 2021 through December 2025 as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, and Assistant Secretary of the Board of Directors, at Lincoln Financial Group from November 2015 through May 2021 as Assistant Vice President, Corporate Accounting, at Conagra Foods, Inc. from December 2011 through November 2015 as Director of Finance, Internal Audit and at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP from August 2005 through August 2010. Ms. Reis holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Toledo.