Saturday, March 22, 2025
YORK, NEB. – Central Valley Ag (CVA) proudly recognized employees for their dedication and commitment during the cooperative’s annual Employee Retreat in La Vista, Nebraska. The event brought together team members from across the region to celebrate milestones in service and reaffirm CVA’s mission of working together to create value for its farmer-owners.
Employees reaching significant service anniversaries were honored with Years of Service Awards, recognizing their hard work and contributions to CVA’s continued success. From five-year honorees to employees who have dedicated several decades to the cooperative, each individual was recognized for their impact in supporting local farmers, strengthening rural communities, and upholding the cooperative spirit.
"Our employees are the foundation of Central Valley Ag," said Carl Dickinson, President and CEO of CVA. "Their dedication to serving our members and advancing agriculture is what makes our cooperative strong. This event is an opportunity to show our appreciation for their hard work and celebrate their contributions to CVA’s mission."
The Employee Retreat also featured leadership insights, professional development sessions, and opportunities for team-building, reinforcing CVA’s commitment to investing in its people.
Central Valley Ag extends its gratitude to all employees for their dedication and looks forward to continued success together.
For more information about CVA and career opportunities, visit www.cvacoop.com.
Employees recognized for their Years of Service:
5 Years: Colton Debower, Todd Klaschen, Tristan Simons, Brian Mowitz, Russell Peterson, Jim Swertzic, Tyler Eisma, Michael Quinn, Josh Moyer, Doug Heberlee, Britta Kolman, Keith Rathje, Jason Beckstrom, Nancy Stewart, Coleman Outhet, Cheyenne Rathe, Marinus Van Den Berg, Aurora Hancock, Jyller McCullough, Landen Richards, Darold Carlstrom, Venessa Fernandez, Amanda Jackson, Kristin Jacobi, Evan Ouellette, Connor Bloomquist, Ryan Schnoor, Nathan Bracht, Chad Carlson, Colby Wilkinson, Suzanne Hall, Travis Rathje, Zach Seibert, Bryce Summers, Casey Henk, Doug Lewis, Kyle Wemhoff, Tyler Harris, McGwire Mackeprang, Alexa Rasmussen, Jenifer Rothchild, Ross Walkup, Andrew Biggerstaff, Brady Kallhoff, Brett Hull, Jennifer Haselhorst, Shane Hogan, Travis Smith, Amanda Andel, Taylor Nekuda, Dillon Sprunk, Max Christensen, Jay Pettersen, Michael Summers, Alexander Kinney, Kasey Shenshew, Lyle Soderling, Derek Worm.
10 Years: Jay Blomenkamp, Mitch Riley, Justin Taylor, Luke Christensen, Brenda Meis, Doug Clingman, Josh Conrad, Steven Wangler, Derek Sandall, Shane Clark, Kari Ebel, Yvette Mentink, Eric Rosebaugh, Jamey Snyder, Eric Powell, James Koch, Justin Kazemba, Jesse Klein, Curt Mackeprang, Kristin Petersen, Chad Odvody, Cody Richards, Loren Trube, Dakota Peters, Caleb Johnson, Andrew Anderson, Ryley Mohl, Casey Huckett, Jarod Podliska, Katie Selk, Todd Meyer, Samuel Krzyzanowski, Nicholas Prochaska, Justin Whitaker, Wyatt Fleming, Kelby Vandenberg, Steven Coffey, Jason Madden, Thomas Johnson, Jarad Hammond, Tyler Eisenmann, Tod Henrich, Jason Kreikemeier.
15 Years: Leo Vandersnick, Tom Belden, Lonny Spangler, Janelle Remus, Harold Walker, Christina Mullender, Josh Hoffman, Jerad Monzon, Diana Heath, Jason Kitten, Brian Hale, Daniel Boardman, Jeff English, Jeff Grawe, Wade Heinrichs, Jerry Strand, Ron Hoffman, Steven Lilley, James Norris, Kevin Mozer.
20 Years: Rodney Reinert, Doug Walsh, Donna Jones, Marc Towle, Seth Stauffer, Chris Winkelbauer, Richard Kreikemeier, Eileen Bode, Brent Reichmuth, Jesse Schindler, Amy Eisenhauer.
25 Years: Chuck Schurman, Ronald Scholl, Matt Johnson, Susan Rockenbach, Chris Waterbury, Chris VanKirk.
30 Years: David Mooney, Michael Blecher, Glen Franzluebbers, Jerod Heidtbrink, Chris Whitmore, Rob Lindberg, Tracy Haller, Gerald Dockins.
