DES MOINES, Iowa — Insight FS recently announced that Ben Huber, Insight FS Retail Division Manager, is the recipient of the 2024 CCA CEO Outstanding Communicator Award. This award is presented annually by the Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) in recognition of a cooperative leader’s commitment to open communications as an integral part of an effective management style. 

During the recent CCA Institute in Des Moines, Iowa, Huber was acknowledged as the 28th recipient of this award. During the ceremony, Huber was recognized for his commitment to fostering effective communication strategies within Insight FS not just from the top down but amongst the entire team.

Andrea Brossard, Insight FS Board Vice President, emphasized Huber’s professionalism and dedication to excellence. 

“Ben’s strategic vision and attention to detail have significantly contributed to the organization’s growth and success,” Brossard said. “His genuine concern for both board members and staff underscores his exceptional leadership qualities.”

In his acceptance speech, Huber expressed gratitude for the recognition, attributing the achievement to the collective efforts of the Insight FS team. 

“Communication is a team sport,” Huber said. “This award is a testament to the dedication and talent of our entire team. Together, we are driving meaningful change and innovation across the organization.”

In addition, Insight FS’s communications team, Angie Greving and Katie Oehm, received first place in the annual CCA Communications Contest’s Miscellaneous Promotional category for their innovative Hat Forge tradeshow booth at the 2023 Wisconsin Farm Tech Show. The booth’s unique “hat making” experience captured the attention of attendees, vendors, and the contest judges. One judge said, “everyone is looking for the ‘it’ item at tradeshows and I have to imagine that this was a huge hit.”

Looking ahead, Insight FS remains committed to communication, collaboration, and celebrating team achievements through initiatives such as the Insights on our Business podcast and the FS Way steering committee.

Insight FS extended congratulations to Ben Huber, Angie Greving, and Katie Oehm on these recognitions.

Insight FS is headquartered in Jefferson, serving patrons in Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Insight FS is part of the GROWMARK system. GROWMARK is a regional cooperative providing agronomy, energy, feed, facility planning, risk management, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing, in more than 40 states and Ontario, Canada. GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which represents knowledgeable, experienced professionals acting with integrity and dedication to serve more than 250,000 patrons. More information is available at insightfs.com.