FCS Team
John McDaniel
CEO
Main Office
712-722-2671
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John McDaniel
I am originally from Ohio and attended Ohio State University where I received a B.S. in Agricultural Economics. After completing my undergraduate degree I attended Iowa State University, receiving a M.S. degree in Agricultural Economics. I began a 15 year career with Anheuser-Busch and while there held a number of roles with progressive responsibilities. Then I spent 10 years with Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. as their Sr. VP of Supply Chain. I started with Farmers Coop Society in 2018 and I am very honored and excited to be part of the FCS organization. I enjoy working with our outstanding staff and serving the membership and customers of the cooperative.
Jackson Schuiteman
CFO
Main Office
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Jackson Schuiteman
Jackson Schuiteman began working for Farmers Coop Society in September 2018. He is currently the CFO. He graduated from Northwestern College in 2001. He enjoys working in the agriculture industry and in a cooperative that partners to find mutual success with its members and customers.
Michael Crist
Sr. Director of HR and EHS
Office
712-722-5958
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Michael Crist
I grew up on a small family farm in Wakonda, SD. After college, I moved back to the farm and ran the operation along with working full time. I spent 14 years working at Walmart and I was responsible for managing five different locations during my last nine years. In 2014, I decided that I needed a career that allowed me to put my family first. I got a position with Farmers Coop Society as the Human Resources Director. My favorite part of working at Farmers Coop Society are the people and growing our team for the future.
Kirk Struik
Director of Information Services
Main Office
712-722-2671
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Kirk Struik
Kirk Struik began working for Farmers Coop Society in 2008.He is currently Director of Information Services. He graduated from Dordt College in 2006. Kirk’s favorite part of his day is working with all of the computer hardware we support at FCS.
Jeff Verdoorn
Data Analyst
Main Office
712-722-2671
Jeff Verdoorn
Michael DeBruin
Human Resources Specialist
Main Office
712-722-5956
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Michael DeBruin
Mike De Bruin began working for Farmers Coop Society in 2022. He is currently the Human Resources Specialist. Mike graduated college in 1990 with a degree in Business. Mike’s favorite part of his day is when he is out meeting with the employees at the different locations.
Margaret Van Noort
Human Resources Specialist
Main Office
712-722-5956
Margaret Van Noort
Jen Sawyer
Director of Marketing & Communications
Main Office
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Jen Sawyer
Jen Sawyer began working for Farmers Coop Society in 2018. She is the Director of Marketing and Communications. She graduated from the University of Iowa in 2011. Jen’s favorite part of her day is connecting with our cooperative members and the broader community, crafting and implementing strategies that highlight our shared values and drive engagement. Whether it's through developing innovative marketing campaigns or transparent communication efforts, she loves seeing how our work fosters sustainability, supports our members' success, and builds stronger relationships within the agricultural community. It's incredibly rewarding to be at the heart of promoting sustainable practices and driving the growth of our cooperative.
Stacie Groeneweg
Controller
Main Office
712-722-2671
Stacie Groeneweg
Brett Newberg
Director of How-to Building Center
How-to Building Center
712-722-2667
Brett Newberg
Aaron Pew
Director of Member's Cut
Member's Cut
712-722-5970