Shawn Fiala

Human Resources Business Partner And Safety at West Plains LLC.

Shawn Fiala is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in human resources and labor relations. Currently serving as Human Resources Business Partner and Safety at West Plains LLC. since March 2023, Shawn previously worked as Human Resources Manager at Smithfield Foods, where management of HR functions supported a workforce of 900 employees. Shawn held the position of Director of Labor Relations at Ash Grove Cement Company from April 2012 to December 2022, providing guidance on contract interpretation and labor relations while fostering good employee relations. Earlier roles include Labor Relations Manager at Connectivity Solutions Manufacturing, where Shawn actively participated in collective bargaining, and Operations/Manufacturing Manager at both Connectivity Solutions Manufacturing and Lucent Technologies, responsible for production goals and export compliance. Shawn holds a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership from The University of Arizona Global Campus and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Bellevue University, complemented by service in the U.S. Air Force from 1986 to 1992.

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Omaha, United States

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West Plains LLC.

West Plains LLC is an agricultural commodity trading business specializing in warehouse operation, risk management, and transportation with a focus on creating value for the company’s producers and consumers. Our customers depend on us to provide market insight, risk management, and logistics support. We are federally licensed and bonded warehousemen that trade whole grains, feed ingredients, freight, and other commodities within North America. West Plains, LLC owns and operates 24 grain elevators, with approximately 30 million bushels of storage capacity, across four states: Nebraska, South Dakota, Colorado, and Wyoming. Additionally, West Plains has an active merchandising business located in Kansas City, Missouri. The Company is proud to be a part of the BioUrja Group of Companies, which has a focus on energy and grains commodities supply and trading.