Chad Friese

Director/Board Member at RINGNECK ENERGY LLC

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Chad Friese is currently Director at Ring-neck Energy & Feed LLC, Renewable Fuels Association, Ringneck Energy LLC, Renewable Products Marketing Group LLC, American Coalition for Ethanol, and Guardian Energy LLC.
Formerly, Mr. Friese was Manager-Commodities at Granite Falls Energy LLC.

Chad Friese active positions

Companies	Position	Start
RINGNECK ENERGY LLC	Director/Board Member	-
Renewable Fuels Association Renewable Fuels Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides information on the ethanol industry	Director/Board Member	-
Ring-neck Energy & Feed LLC Ring-neck Energy & Feed LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Generates electricity	Director/Board Member	-
American Coalition for Ethanol American Coalition for Ethanol Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) is an organization dedicated to promoting ethanol as a renewable, low-carbon, and cleaner-burning fuel primarily derived from field corn. The non-profit company is based in Sioux Falls, SD. ACE advocates for ethanol’s environmental benefits, including lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reductions compared to gasoline, supported by climate-smart agricultural practices such as conservation tillage, nutrient management, and cover crops. The coalition emphasizes ethanol’s economic impact, supporting jobs and contributing to the economy, while enhancing energy security and rural community development. ACE fosters collaboration among ethanol producers, farmers, policymakers, researchers, technology innovators, fuel retailers, and environmentalists to advance ethanol market development, policy advocacy, and education. It promotes higher ethanol blends like E15 and E85 to reduce carbon emissions and improve fuel options. The organization provides members with resources including carbon intensity calculators, educational materials, scientific reports, and industry news. ACE leads USDA-funded initiatives to expand climate-smart farming practices near ethanol facilities, generating data to support clean fuel markets and carbon credit opportunities. Through events such as annual conferences, webinars, and DC fly-ins, ACE connects stakeholders to advocate for ethanol-friendly policies and market growth. Its retailer-focused platform offers tools and guidance to fuel marketers to promote ethanol use. The CEO of the company is Ryan LeGrand.	Director/Board Member	-
Renewable Products Marketing Group LLC Renewable Products Marketing Group LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Provides ethanol supply and marketing services	Director/Board Member	-
Guardian Energy LLC Guardian Energy LLC Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures ethanol products and animal feeds	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Chad Friese

Companies	Position	End
GRANITE FALLS ENERGY, LLC	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Granite Falls Energy LLC Granite Falls Energy LLC Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Produces ethanol	Process Industries
Ring-neck Energy & Feed LLC Ring-neck Energy & Feed LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Generates electricity	Utilities
Renewable Fuels Association Renewable Fuels Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides information on the ethanol industry	Commercial Services
American Coalition for Ethanol American Coalition for Ethanol Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) is an organization dedicated to promoting ethanol as a renewable, low-carbon, and cleaner-burning fuel primarily derived from field corn. The non-profit company is based in Sioux Falls, SD. ACE advocates for ethanol’s environmental benefits, including lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reductions compared to gasoline, supported by climate-smart agricultural practices such as conservation tillage, nutrient management, and cover crops. The coalition emphasizes ethanol’s economic impact, supporting jobs and contributing to the economy, while enhancing energy security and rural community development. ACE fosters collaboration among ethanol producers, farmers, policymakers, researchers, technology innovators, fuel retailers, and environmentalists to advance ethanol market development, policy advocacy, and education. It promotes higher ethanol blends like E15 and E85 to reduce carbon emissions and improve fuel options. The organization provides members with resources including carbon intensity calculators, educational materials, scientific reports, and industry news. ACE leads USDA-funded initiatives to expand climate-smart farming practices near ethanol facilities, generating data to support clean fuel markets and carbon credit opportunities. Through events such as annual conferences, webinars, and DC fly-ins, ACE connects stakeholders to advocate for ethanol-friendly policies and market growth. Its retailer-focused platform offers tools and guidance to fuel marketers to promote ethanol use. The CEO of the company is Ryan LeGrand.	Commercial Services
Renewable Products Marketing Group LLC Renewable Products Marketing Group LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Provides ethanol supply and marketing services	Distribution Services
Guardian Energy LLC Guardian Energy LLC Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures ethanol products and animal feeds	Process Industries
Ringneck Energy LLC Ringneck Energy LLC Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Produces renewable energy	Utilities

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