(September 25, 2013) Minneapolis, MN – The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is proud to announce Walter Wendland, CEO of Golden Grain Energy, LLC in Mason City, IA as Treasurer of the association at their annual membership meeting in Minneapolis, MN. Golden Grain Energy, LLC, is a 100 million gallon per year ethanol facility.

In April 2004, Wendland began serving as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Golden Grain Energy, LLC. He previously served as board chairman and construction manager at Golden Grain Energy overseeing everything from development to start-up operations. Wendland also serves as of President and CEO of Homeland Energy Solutions. He has been involved in the ethanol industry for many years and served as a past President of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association.

“I have been around ethanol and ethanol producers for many years now, and the ethanol industry is under the most vicious attack I have ever seen. We are fighting back and I am ready for another year supporting the RFS.” Wendland said. “I have seen firsthand the immense impact ethanol has had on my local communities, Iowa and the nation. I am proud of the ethanol we produce and will continue working with the RFA to ensure the ethanol industry thrives for years to come.”

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 100 million gallons of ethanol annually at a plant in Mason City, Iowa, providing 48 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 has the capacity to produce over 100 million gallons of ethanol per year and provides 45 rewarding high quality jobs. 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