Kansas Sorghum welcomes Adam York as new CEO

Ripe milo or grain sorghum field. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

The Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association and Commission are excited to announce Adam York will assume the role as Kansas Sorghum’s new CEO.

“I am determined to continue developing the organization alongside talented colleagues,
visionary board members, and collaborative partnerships at all levels,” said York. “Together, we
can harness pro-growth investments that advance the industry in Kansas and drive positive
impacts throughout the region.”

Adam York has been named CEO of Kansas Sorghum. (Photo courtesy of Kansas Sorghum.)
Adam York has been named CEO of Kansas Sorghum. (Photo courtesy of Kansas Sorghum.)

York brings a strong policy and leadership background to the position with half a decade of experience in the sorghum industry.

“As we enter a new leadership phase, Kansas Sorghum gratefully acknowledges the substantial progress made over the past decade,” said Kent Winter, KGSPA President. “Today, we are thrilled to welcome Adam York back into the sphere of Kansas Sorghum. Adam brings a rare skill set to the table, notably impeccable integrity, work ethic, and professionalism, combined with a genuine ability to sincerely connect and communicate with peers and stakeholders at multiple levels.”

“As I have said in the past, this is an exciting time for Kansas Sorghum. In recent years, the KGSC board and staff have worked to pursue research projects, market development, and promotional projects that are relative to Kansas farmers,” said Brant Peterson, KGSC Chairman. “As we welcome Adam to the helm of Kansas Sorghum, he will build upon an already solid foundation of projects in the pipeline and deliver results for Kansas Grain Sorghum and the farmers we represent.”