Members of the Missouri Renewable Fuels Association, an organization comprised of the state's six farmer-owned ethanol plants and the Missouri Corn Growers Association, have selected Ryland Utlaut of Alma as the organization's 2009-10 president.

Utlaut, president and general manager of Mid-Missouri Energy, a majority farmer-owned ethanol plant in Malta Bend, assumes the new leadership responsibilities Oct. 1.He succeeds Gene Millard, chairman of Golden Triangle Energy in Craig.

Ryland Utlaut starts duties as the Missouri Renewable Fuels Association 2009-10 president on Oct. 1.

"As a founding board member for Mid-Missouri Energy, and now the plant's general manager, Ryland has a deep understanding of the industry and a great vision for the future of the Missouri Renewable Fuels Association," Millard said. "He will be an exceptional leader for the organization and a strong advocate for the state's renewable fuels industry and Missouri farm families."

The complete MoRFA officer slate for 2009-10 includes:

 
In addition to officer elections, members established policy goals for the upcoming legislative session, outlined programs for the next fiscal year and were updated on current partnerships with member organizations while in Jefferson City. Established in 2006, the MoRFA is committed to building and maintaining a positive environment for Missouri's ethanol plants through political action and consumer education.