Edward Malesich

Biography

Ed Malesich was elected to the Board of Directors of CHS Inc., the nation’s leading producer-owned cooperative, in 2011. He serves as a member of the Board's Capital and Governance committees. He is a member of the Montana Stock Growers Association, Montana Grain Growers Association, Farm Bureau and Montana Farmers Union.  He currently serves on the board of the Montana Council of Co-ops.  Malesich was previously director and served 12 years on the board of Rocky Mountain Supply, Inc., Belgrade, Mont., and 18 on one of its predecessor cooperatives. In addition, he served 13 years on the board of Northwest Farm Credit Services, Spokane, Wash., an $8 billion association serving four states. During his tenure with that organization, Malesich served two years as board chairman. He also served 16 years as a director for the East Bench Irrigation District.  Malesich holds a bachelor’s degree in agricultural production from Montana State University and is a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. He is president of Malesich Ranch Co., a diversified operation raising 1,300 head of commercial Angus cattle on 14,000 acres near Dillon, Mont. It also utilizes federal, state and private land leases. Malesich Ranch also raises wheat, malt barley and hay on 2,000 irrigated acres and operates a custom haying business.  He has completed the National Association of Corporate Directors comprehensive Director Professionalism course and has been awarded its Certificate of Director Education and Board Leadership Fellow status.    

Research Interest

Agriculture