Dedicated Leaders Keep Us Growing.

American Crystal Sugar Company leadership keeps our organization focused on leading the sugar industry forward, enabling us to rise above challenges while increasing our production, productivity, and long-term value.

Senior Management

Thomas Astrup
President and Chief Executive Officer

Lisa Borgen
Vice President,
Administration

David Braseth
Vice President,
Operations

Brian Ingulsrud
Vice President,
Agriculture

Daniel Mott
Secretary and General Counsel

Kevin Price
Vice President,
Government Affairs

Teresa Warne
Vice President,
Finance

Board of Directors

Scott Knutson
Director,
Crookston Factory District

Joel Stola
Director,
Crookston Factory District

Bruce Newhouse
Director,
Crookston Factory District

Ernie Dusek
Director,
Drayton Factory District

Kelly Erickson
Board Chairman,
Drayton Factory District

Jeff Whelan
Director,
Drayton Factory District

Jim Nelson
Director,
East Grand Forks Factory District

Mark Nelson
Director,
East Grand Forks Factory District

Paul Rutherford
Director,
East Grand Forks Factory District

Rod Olson
Director,
Hillsboro Factory District

Perry Skaurud
Vice Chairman,
Hillsboro Factory District

Chris Hong
Director,
Hillsboro Factory District

Kelly Brantner
Director,
Moorhead Factory District

Dale Fischer
Director,
Moorhead Factory District

Eric Bakke
Director,
Moorhead Factory District