Carl has been involved in the Grain industry for over 40 years and worked for Siemer Milling Company for the past 34 years.

He is currently Vice President of Grain Supply and is responsible for risk management of Wheat and Co-products for three flour mills with a combined daily capacity of 41,500 cwts. He is a past board member of the National Grain and Feed Association and also serves as of member of the Risk Management Committee. Carl has previously served on the Executive Committee of the US Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative.

Carl serves as the Industry Representative on the Kentucky Small Grain Growers Association and was previously on the Illinois Wheat Association Board of Directors.

Carl is a graduate of the University of Missouri with a degree in Agricultural Economics.

Carl is married to Tina and they have two children, Kara and Christa.