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  • Employee and Producer Owner Giving Program (CHSPAC)

    People connecting with policy

    Since its founding in 1999, the CHS Political Action Committee (CHSPAC) has been active and effective in employee and owner-led political action. Our ongoing effectiveness depends on having the funds to support our advocacy work as we establish and increase the needed dialogue with elected officials and candidates. This dialogue is more important than ever, because issues affecting agriculture are increasing in number and complexity.

    Advocacy is everywhere! Our member-led initiative brings the CHS voice to the forefront of policymaking, providing opportunities to support and engage with policymakers who influence the decisions that impact agriculture, the cooperative system and rural America.

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    Benefits of CHSPAC membership

    The CHSPAC hosts engagement events throughout the year as a way to encourage participation and thank existing members. During the year, the CHSPAC and local facility management will consider holding additional in-person or virtual events for CHSPAC members at our facilities across the United States. These CHSPAC benefit events would be developed to align with the number of CHSPAC members at a facility and to cover topics relevant to those CHSPAC members. Additionally, the CHSPAC will offer special events and activities in Washington, DC.

     

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    If you haven't already, I encourage you to consider joining the CHSPAC today. With everyone doing his or her share, we can make a difference for our owners and our company!

    — Jay Debertin
    President and chief executive officer

  • Meet our advisory committee

    CHSPAC Advisory Committee members implement a thoughtful and transparent process to political giving. Together with staff, they direct funds to candidates from all major political parties using established giving criteria.

  • Sarah Bovim

    Sarah Bovim 

    Vice President, Government Affairs
    CHSPAC Advisory Committee Chair

  • Al Holm

    Al Holm

    CHS Director

  • Ryan Anderson

    Ryan Anderson

    Senior Director, Operations, Country Ag Services

  • Jackie Bailey

    Jackie Bailey

    SVP, Transportation

  • Rick Dusek

    Rick Dusek

    EVP, Ag retail, Distribution and Transportation

  • Dave Forsberg

    Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing

  • Terry Herzig

    Terry Herzig

    VP, Sales, Country Operations

  • Brian Schouvieller

    Brian Schouvieller

    SVP, Trading and Risk Management

  • Jason Schwantz

    Jason Schwantz

    SVP, Energy Sales

  • John Traeger

    John Traeger

    SVP, Refining, Pipelines and Terminals

Contributions to CHSPAC are not tax-deductible. They will be used for political purposes and are subject to the rules and regulations set forth in the Federal Election Campaign Act. Your contribution is completely voluntary. You have the right to refuse to contribute without any reprisal. CHS will not favor or disadvantage anyone by reason of the amount contributed or a decision not to contribute. Copies of CHSPAC reports are filed with the Federal Election Commission and are available at fec.gov. If you have any questions about CHSPAC please email us.