About
Leadership Team
Meet the team behind your cooperative’s success.
Strong operations are built on strong leadership. At Crystal Valley, our leadership team combines decades of agricultural experience with a commitment to serving members, strengthening communities, and guiding the cooperative into the future.
Each leader brings unique expertise while all working together to ensure Crystal Valley remains dependable, innovative, and aligned with the needs of the people we serve.
Mitch Altermatt
Chief Executive Officer
Mankato
507-726-6455
Ben Buie
Vice President, Grain
Mankato
507-726-6455
Doug Lund
Vice President, Energy
Mankato
507-726-6455
Jenny Krohn
Director of Human Resources
Mankato
507-726-6455
Matt Schoper
Vice President, Agronomy
Mankato
507-726-6455
Nikole Kolden
Lead Administrative Coordinator
Mankato
507-726-6455
Ryan Altmann
Director of Information Technology
Mankato
507-726-6455
Todd Wihlm
Chief Financial Officer
Mankato
507-726-6455