Mark D. Simmons serves as Executive Vice President, Renewables at The Andersons, Inc., where he oversees the company's renewables business platform, encompassing ethanol production, renewable natural gas (RNG), and other low-carbon fuel initiatives. With more than 25 years of experience in the energy and agribusiness industries, Simmons brings deep expertise in biofuels, sustainable energy development, and strategic operations. He joined The Andersons in 2015 after holding senior leadership roles at prominent firms, including Vice President of Business Development at a major ethanol producer and Process Engineering Manager at an integrated energy company. Throughout his career, Simmons has driven transformative achievements, such as spearheading the optimization of ethanol facilities that increased production efficiency by over 20% and launching RNG projects that positioned his former employers as leaders in carbon-negative fuels. At The Andersons, he has been pivotal in expanding the renewables portfolio, including key acquisitions and partnerships that boosted segment revenue by 35% in recent years while advancing the company's net-zero emissions goals. His strategic vision has navigated complex regulatory landscapes, from the Renewable Fuel Standard to emerging carbon credit markets. A graduate of Purdue University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Simmons also holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences on renewable energy trends and serves on advisory boards for agricultural sustainability organizations, underscoring his commitment to fostering innovation in America's energy transition.