(September 27, 2012) Omaha - Walter Wendland, CEO of Golden Grain Energy, LLC in Mason City, IA has been elected Treasurer of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), the group announced today. Golden Grain Energy is a 110 million gallon per year ethanol facility.

Wendland has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Golden Grain Energy, LLC since April 23, 2004. He is also the President and CEO of Homeland Energy Solutions since December 15, 2008. Previously, Wendland was Golden Grain Energy's board chairman, and construction Manager responsible for the development, construction and start-up operation of its ethanol plant. He is active in promoting renewable fuels on the local, state and national levels, as a past President of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association.

“As the number one ethanol producing state, Iowa has witnessed the benefits that ethanol brings to rural communities,” said Wendland. “The ethanol industry is saving consumer’s money at the pump, putting Americans to work in jobs that can’t be outsourced, and reducing our dependency on foreign oil. I am honored to be elected as a leader of this organization dedicated to showing the benefits of domestic, home-grown fuel.”

Wendland has served on the RFA Board of Directors for seven years. He was elected to a one-year term as Treasurer at RFA’s annual membership meeting this week in Omaha, NE.

About Golden Grain Energy:  Golden Grain Energy is a privately-held company dedicated to adding value to northern Iowa’s corn production by turning locally-grown corn into clean-burning ethanol.  The company currently produces approximately 110 million gallons of ethanol annually at a plant in Mason City, Iowa, providing 45 individuals in rewarding professional careers.  Owned by more than 800 members, the majority of whom are northeast Iowa farmers, Golden Grain Energy is committed to being a strong partner in the local community, a key player in the regional economy and a leader in Iowa’s ethanol industry. Learn more at www.goldengrainenergy.com.

About Homeland Energy solutions: Homeland Energy Solutions is a privately held company whose primary mission is to produce ethanol and it's co-products at a competitive cost and profitable level enabling them to provide a reliable source of superior quality product for their customers and society. Homeland Energy Solutions strives for a culture based on principled entrepreneurship, which means we strive to combine an unwavering desire to anticipate and cost-effectively satisfy our customers' needs. Located near Lawler, Iowa HES produces over 130 million gallons of ethanol per year, providing 44 rewarding high quality jobs, and owned by over 1300 mostly local shareholders. Learn more at www.homelandenergysolutions.com.  

About the RFA: The Renewable Fuels Association is the leading trade association for America’s ethanol industry. Its mission is to advance the development, production, and use of ethanol fuel by strengthening America’s ethanol industry and raising awareness about the benefits of renewable fuels. RFA’s 200 members are working to help America become cleaner, safer, more energy independent and economically secure. RFA is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of one representative of each ethanol producing company. All Board Members get a vote in setting association policy. Visit www.EthanolRFA.org