FUELIowa Announces Board Leadership Transitions, Welcomes New Members, Hosts RINAlliance Shareholder Meeting, and Outlines 2026 Strategies

Urbandale, Iowa — FUELIowa convened its board of directors on January 14, 2026, welcoming new board members Inder Singh (Brew Oil, Sioux City), Cody Staab (Casey’s General Stores, Ankeny), Kathy Gunlock (Core-Mark, Carroll) and Kyle May (Reynolds, Winston Salem, NC). The meeting also included the FUELIowa-hosted RINAlliance Shareholder Meeting, providing members with updates on industry initiatives and cooperative efforts.

The board named its new officers for 2026 electing Nate Lincoln (Lincoln Farm and Home, Glenwood) as Chair, Jason Stauffer (New Century FS, Ames) as Vice Chair, and Dennis Jaeger (Molo Petroleum, Dubuque) as Treasurer. Tessa Anderson (Rainbo Oil, Dubuque) transitioned to the role of Immediate Past Chair. The board also recognized Keith Olsen (Olsen Fuel Supply, Atlantic) for his dedicated service on the Executive Committee as he concluded his leadership term. Additionally, Brett Kimmes (Kimmes Enterprises, Carroll) was named to FUELIowa’s Finance Committee.

In his welcome remarks as the new Chair, Nate Lincoln emphasized the importance of steady leadership, financial oversight, and strategic planning. “Incoming leaders bring both experience and fresh perspective that will serve our members well,” Lincoln said. “We are committed to advancing FUELIowa’s 2026 legislative priorities and business initiatives to strengthen the industry, support our members, and ensure long-term sustainability.”

Reflecting on the leadership transition, Immediate Past Chair Tessa Anderson added, “FUELIowa continues to benefit from a board that is deeply committed to thoughtful governance and long-term planning. I’m proud of the work we’ve accomplished together and confident in the leadership team guiding the association forward as we focus on delivering actionable legislative strategies and business solutions for our members in 2026.”

About FUELIowa - As the voice of Iowa’s fuel industry, FUELIowa’s members include fuel distributors, fuel cooperatives, convenience and grocery stores, refiners, biofuel producers and other local businesses that support these companies.

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