Key facts
- Scoular appointed Ankush Bhandari as Vice President of Economic Analysis.
- Jennifer Brewton was named Vice President of Human Resources.
- Tim Manning will serve as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel.
- Billy Shortal was appointed Vice President and General Manager of Eastern Rail Grains.
- Bhandari has over 20 years of experience in agriculture economics.
- Brewton has over 20 years of experience in people leadership and HR operations.
Scoular, an employee-owned agribusiness company, announced on October 9, 2025, the appointment of four new vice presidents to its leadership team. These individuals are recognized for their leadership across major business areas and functions within the company.
Ankush Bhandari has been named Vice President of Economic Analysis. He brings over 20 years of experience as an agriculture economist, having previously worked at Conagra and Gavilon (now Bunge) before joining Scoular in 2026. His expertise lies in market analysis through a data-led approach.
Jennifer Brewton is the new Vice President of Human Resources. She partners with Scoular’s Grain Division leadership and has over 20 years of experience in people leadership, HR operations, and talent acquisition. Brewton joined Scoular in 2019 after working for Lansing Trade Group (now The Andersons).
Tim Manning has been appointed Vice President and Deputy General Counsel. He oversees all legal activities for Scoular, including commercial transactions, M&A, real estate, transportation, capital projects, food safety/regulatory, and finance matters. Manning previously served as senior corporate counsel at SunOpta.
Billy Shortal is the new Vice President and General Manager of Eastern Rail Grains. He joined Scoular in 2021 and leads the Eastern Rail trade team and oversees the Lake City, Florida, facility business. Shortal has over 30 years of experience in people leadership and business results.
Scoular, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is an agribusiness company founded in 1892. It employs 1,250 people across more than 100 offices and facilities globally, with annual revenues of $7.3 billion. The company buys, sells, stores, handles, and processes grain and ingredients.