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HENNEPIN— Marquis Grain Inc. has announced the addition of Gary Miller and Barb Paxson to its grain origination team that will supply corn to the Marquis Energy ethanol plant under construction near Hennepin.

Jeff Peterson, commodity risk manager for Marquis Grain Inc., was quick to explain the impact that Gary and Barb will bring to the ethanol project. “Gary and Barb bring to Marquis Grain Inc. a wealth of experience, knowledge, and personal relationships gained through their careers as key players in the Northern Illinois grain industry. We are really excited about blending their knowledge of the Illinois River markets and the regional corn processor markets with our experience in the country grain elevator business. We think it gives us a unique understanding of the local market and what it takes to be successful in the Hennepin area.”

Miller has been named vice president in charge of corn procurement and joins Marquis Grain Inc. from ADM, where he served as the Northern Illinois District Manager in the Ottawa office. In that capacity, he managed 10 Illinois River terminals, six country grain elevators and was actively involved with the corn position for the Peoria processor. He was raised on the family farm near Granville, attended Putnam County High School and resides in Princeton.

Paxson joins Marquis Grain Inc. as the grain accounting manager. She too comes from ADM where she worked many years with Miller in charge of all grain accounting operations for the Northern District and the Peoria Processor. She was raised near Hennepin and began her career with Illinois Grain in Hennepin, working up to office manager and lead accountant for ADM Northern District.

“We have worked closely with Gary and Barb for over 20 years,” Peterson said, “and we know the courteous and professional way in which they interact with their customer and the high business standards they uphold. It is really satisfying to be able to bring two people aboard from the local community with such extensive backgrounds in the grain industry.”