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SHARON SPRINGS — Eric Starns has accepted the position of general manager overseeing the western Kansas ag retail locations that are part of CHS United Plains Ag and the CHS locations based out of Quinter, Kan. Before starting this new role on Nov. 16, Starns had been the grain division manager at CHS United Plains Ag.
Starns has been with CHS since March 2010, when he joined the company as location manager in Sharon Springs, managing the shuttle loader facility there. He then moved into the role of grain merchandiser for CHS United Plains Ag in April 2013, becoming grain division manager in October 2014.
“Eric knows this area well and understands the unique challenges facing the agriculture industry in western Kansas,” said Alan Peter, board chair for the CHS United Plains Ag Producer Board.
He grew up on a family farm near Brewster and graduated from Fort Hays State University in 2001.
“Eric will bring a detailed focus to customer service as he works with the local producer board and leadership team to lead day-to-day operations,” Peter said. “He will also work closely with CHS employees and the producer board to create strategic plans and bring forth solutions that will benefit farmers and ranchers in western Kansas and southeastern Colorado.”