(October 6, 2011) Washington – The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is pleased to announce that Neill McKinstray, Vice President and General Manager, Ethanol Division of The Andersons, Inc., has been re-elected RFA Vice Chairman. The Andersons, Inc., manages three ethanol facilities in Albion, Michigan, Clymers, Indiana, and Greenville, Ohio.

“Because of the people in communities like Albion, Clymers, and Greenville, America is leading the world in developing game-changing renewable fuel technologies,” said McKinstray. “Already today, ethanol is replacing ten percent of America’s gasoline supply, creating jobs in small communities across the nation, and adding value to the crops of local farmers.  American ethanol production is just beginning to scratch the surface of its potential and I am honored to help lead the RFA in guiding this industry into the future.”

McKinstray has served on the Board of Directors of the RFA for 5 years.  He was elected to a one-year term as Vice-Chairman at the RFA’s annual membership meeting this week in Washington, DC. 

About The Andersons, Inc.:  The Andersons, Inc. is a diversified company with interests in the grain, ethanol and plant nutrient sectors of U.S. agriculture, as well as in railcar leasing and repair, turf products production, and general merchandise retailing.  Founded in Maumee, Ohio, in 1947, the company now has operations across the United States, in Puerto Rico, and has rail equipment leasing interests in Canada and Mexico. For more information, visit The Andersons online at www.andersonsinc.com.

About the Renewable Fuels Association:  The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) 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 the industry and raising awareness about benefits of renewable fuels.  RFA’s 200 members are working to help America become cleaner, safer, more energy dependent and economically secure.  The RFA is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of a representative from each producer member. Learn more at www.EthanolRFA.org.