PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO

FUELIowa’s 2023 legislative priorities focused on the attainment of additional incentives for retailers to upgrade their equipment for the storage and dispensing of higher blends of ethanol, the securing of additional relief from the Iowa Alcohol Beverage Division (ABD), to reduce the cost of selling alcohol at retail stores, and exploring revenue enhancement opportunities and efficiencies from the Iowa Lottery Authority.

FUELIowa requested and fought for an $8 million increase in additional funding for the RFIP. We were able to secure $5 million on top of the $10 million already awarded. This represents a five-fold increase in funds over the past three years.

A historic agreement on tort reform pertaining to commercial motor vehicles and medical malpractice, S.F. 228, the Trucker Tort Reform Act capped recovery and non-economic damages at $5 million. We remain committed to addressing taxation of aboveground storage tanks property tax reform. FUELIowa presented information and graphs in support of eliminating the E85 equipment standard.

The FUELIowa team working closely with the Board of Directors will begin preparing for the 2024 Iowa Legislative Session. Biofuels infrastructure investment opportunities, securing increases in the RFIP grant program, and property tax reform will remain our highest priorities.

FUELIowa has established working task forces to address ABD, Iowa lottery, and state laws pertaining to tobacco products. We welcome your interest and participation in the task force activities.

Ronald N. Langston President & CEO FUELIowa 515-224-1599

Executive Committee

Joseph Zietlow Chair Kwik Trip, Inc La Crosse, WI 608-793-6484

Keith Olsen Vice Chair Olsen Fuel Supply Atlantic 712-243-2340

Tessa Fahey Treasurer Rainbo Oil Dubuque 563- 526-1179

Bev Jessen Past Chair Johnson Oil/ Cylinder Express Battle Creek 712-365-4740

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Board Of Directors

Chris Biellier Associate Director Seneca Companies Davenport | 563-332-8000

Chad Besch Director New Cooperative Algona | 515-295-2741 f (515) 224-0502 info@FUELIowa.com www.FUELIowa.com

Don Burd Director Otter Creek Country Store Cedar Rapids | 319-533-1825

Nathaniel Doddridge Director Casey's General Stores Ankeny | 515-446-6239

With your commitment to the association and the Iowa retail fuel industry, we are emboldened to continue regardless of the odds, obstacles, or challenges. 10430

Tia Eischeid Director Al’s Corner Oil Co Carroll | 712-673-2723

Wade Fowler Associate Director Core-Mark Midcontinent, Inc. DBA Farner-Bocken Carroll | 641-777-0308

Steve Kimmes Director Kimmes Enterprises LLC Carroll | 515-681-7890

Nate Lincoln Director Lincoln Farm and Home, Inc. Glenwood | 712-527-4833

Dave Reif Director Reif Oil Company Burlington | 319-752-9809

Scott Richardson Director Key Cooperative Roland | 515-291-0623