Josh Blaisdell Named VP Corporate Compliance at CHS

From Reuters, via PRNewswire:

CHS, a leading energy, grains and foods company, announced today it has named Josh Blaisdell to the newly created position of vice president, Corporate Compliance.

Blaisdell will lead overall CHS domestic and international compliance and audit programs, heading a team that includes CHS environmental, health and safety, business continuity/disaster recovery and internal audit functions. He will be responsible for corporate compliance and results including government rules/regulations and development of company policies and procedures, as well as implementation and maintenance of state-of-the-art compliance programs, policies and procedures.

In addition, his team will be responsible for audit, training and related activities that promote legal and ethical conduct. Blaisdell will report to David Kastelic, senior vice president of the new CHS Legal and Compliance Department, effective Jan. 1, 2010.