Tony Leiding is the President of Trenton Agri Products LLC in Trenton, Nebraska. Prior to entering the renewable fuels industry, he was a Captain in the United States Army. During his time in the Army, he was a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter pilot and did tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He holds a degree in Finance from Iowa State University, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Mary, and a Master of Science in Energy Management from the University of Colorado. He is currently the President of Renewable Fuels Nebraska and is a Board Member and serves on the Executive Committee of the Renewable Fuels Association.

Today Tony is going to walk us through what the bioethanol sector looks like in North America. We will get a crash course on bioethanol production at the plant level, and learn about all of the amazing co-products that are also realized through bioethanol production. We will also learn about the volumes produced for the North American market, how much of that stays in the country, how much is exported, and where all of the fuel and co-products ultimately end up. Tony shares his vision for the future of bioethanol in North America and the potential it holds to benefit the rest of the world. During his service in Afghanistan and Iraq, Tony noticed the pollution caused by cooking practices and poor quality fuels and sees a window of opportunity for bioethanol to impact in these areas as well around the world, creating a better quality of life in emerging markets. Join us as we explore the biggest bioethanol market in the world, and the opportunity that comes with those markets.