Aurora Cooperative

The Aurora Cooperative is a world-class, multi-purpose agricultural cooperative that was established in 1908. We provide service and expertise in grain, agronomy, feed and energy. With the main office being located in Aurora, Nebraska, we have locations in 31 communities in south central Nebraska and northern Kansas. Aurora Cooperative includes approximately 475 employees and annual sales of approximately $700 million.

Management team (click a name for e-mail)

George Hohwieler – President & CEO

Chris Vincent – Chief Operating Officer

Robert Brown – Chief Financial Officer

Alan Hagemeier – Vice President of Grain Marketing/Merchandising/Transportation

Chris Decker – Vice President of Agronomy Services

Mark Cleveland – Head of Grain Operations

Jeff Bart – Head of Employee Services

Kelly Grossnicklaus – Head of Credit Services

Carl Smith – Senior Controller: Grain & Agronomy

Gerald Painter – Senior Controller: Corporate Operations

Kent Kincanon - Controller: Feed, Energy, Asst. Grain

Chad Carlson - Head of Corporate Operations

Board of Directors

The Aurora Cooperative’s board of directors is charged with ensuring that the company’s management team is meeting its mission, and that the needs of the cooperative’s owners are being met both in the short and long term.

To achieve these goals, the board holds regular monthly meetings. An annual retreat and strategic planning sessions allow the board and management team to take an in-depth look at the company and set the direction for the future.

Board Officers

Chairman – Bill Schuster
Vice Chairman – Duane Keller
Sec./Treasurer – Les Simonsen

Directors