Indiana Ag Connection - Skillman Presents AgriVision Award

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Skillman Presents AgriVision Award
Indiana Ag Connection - 08/19/2008

Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman has presented the AgriVision Award to Charles "Shorty" Whittington for his deep commitment and vision for Indiana agriculture. The AgriVision Award is given annually to one Hoosier who demonstrates exemplary leadership, maximizes Indiana's agricultural potential and secures the state's future as a world leader in agricultural production. "The AgriVision Award is a way to say 'thank you' to one person each year who exemplifies the work of so many," said Lt. Governor Becky Skillman. "Shorty is truly a leader in agriculture, and he exemplifies what the award is about-impacting Indiana agriculture through innovation, technology and new business approaches."

Whittington is a leader in the agriculture, commercial trucking transportation and biodiesel renewable fuels industry. He is the president and chief executive officer of Grammer Industries, Inc. He is also one of the founding members of the Agricultural and Food Transporters conference of the American Trucking Association and has served as chairman of the board of directors for more than five years.

Whittington has been an innovator in the agriculture industry as a transporter of liquid fertilizer and agricultural inputs throughout our nation. One of his business endeavors is Integrity BioFuels, LLC, Indiana's first soy-biofuels plant. Integrity BioFuels is considered a model plant and has been visited by biofuels leaders from across the country.

Whittington began his career operating a grain elevator. To date, he has built a series of successful agribusinesses benefitting Indiana's economy, gaining the state substantial recognition and proving that determination, foresight and leadership are qualities that make Indiana an economic power.