Grains Group

  • Andrew Keighin is an accomplished agricultural professional with over 15 years of experience, primarily at Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM). He has held various positions, managing truck and barge trades, containerized grains and oilseed trades, and overseeing North American bulk export corn trade. Andrew has also represented ADM on the NGFA Risk Committee board and the CFTC Ag-OI Subcommittee.

    In 2021, he joined PNT Financial, excelling in futures and options trading. Now at Orchard Point, Andrew's extensive expertise in trade management and risk analysis makes him a valuable team member and trusted advisor for clients. His tailored strategies help businesses navigate the dynamic agricultural sector, mitigate risks, and seize growth opportunities.

    Andrew lives in Bloomington, IL, with his wife and three daughters, enjoying family time and community involvement.

  • Caleb is a driven agricultural commodity broker at Orchard Point with experience from Advance Trading Inc. He has quickly made a significant impact in the industry through his work ethic and dedication. Outside of work, Caleb farms in Lafayette, IL, deepening his industry knowledge and connection to the agricultural community. He actively participates in the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) Committee Apprenticeship Program, demonstrating his commitment to professional growth. At Orchard Point, Caleb's expertise and passion make him a valuable team member, providing top-notch agricultural risk management and consulting services to clients.

  • Dalton Grossmann is a seasoned commodity trader and risk management executive with over 15 years of experience in the agricultural industry. Starting his career at Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) in 2006, he held various roles in risk management and executive positions, managing billions of pounds of corn-derived sweeteners and contributing hundreds of millions of dollars in annual operating profits. His experience spans global trade for corn processing, container trade, and cash grain positions.

    Dalton also served as a General Manager in the GROWMARK Grain system and was a respected member of the US Grains Council A-Team. Today, he brings his wealth of expertise to our team, ensuring tailored risk management solutions for clients.

    Outside work, Dalton is a dedicated husband and father of five, living in Bloomington, IL.

  • Dean Durdan is a seasoned professional with a 20-year career in diverse roles within the agricultural industry, primarily at Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM). His experience encompasses export facilities, cash grain risk management, and energy risk management for ADM's North American assets.

    As the former General Manager of ADM Corn Risk, Dean expertly managed flat price, calendar spread, and basis risk, maximizing trading opportunities on nearly a billion bushels of annual usage. A former member of the Illinois Grain and Feed Association, Dean remains an influential figure in the agricultural sector.

    Dean brings his extensive expertise and proven track record to our team, ensuring clients benefit from his deep understanding of the industry. He lives in Champaign, IL, with his wife and two daughters, balancing a successful career and a fulfilling family life.

  • Nick Fitzgerald is an accomplished commodity broker and risk management consultant, bringing a wealth of experience to Orchard Point. Previously at Advance Trading, Inc., Nick focused on physical commodity hedging and risk management for clients across various industries. His client-centric approach has made him a trusted partner, even assisting clients in sourcing key personnel and trading managers.

    With a diverse background at Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), Nick has developed expertise in trading and procuring for corn plants, biodiesel plants, river export facilities, and trading US railways.

    At Orchard Point, Nick's industry knowledge and dedication ensure clients receive exceptional service. Outside work, he enjoys spending time with his daughter in Bloomington, IL.

  • Sean Miller is a veteran agricultural industry expert with 30 years of experience, primarily at Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM). He has held various roles, overseeing North American soybean and ethanol exports, beverage and industrial ethanol, and CBOT delivery for grains. Sean's strong leadership skills are evident in his managerial positions in corn processing, trading, soybean processing, and elevator management.

    Before founding Orchard Point Commodities and Orchard Point Partners, Sean worked with BioUrja, overseeing their beverage and industrial ethanol business. His vast experience, expertise, and long-standing industry relationships have shaped his successful career and impact in the field.

    At Orchard Point, Sean's in-depth knowledge benefits clients and partners alike. Outside work, he enjoys a balanced life with his daughter in Champaign, IL.

Energy Group

  • Joel Williams has over two decades of experience in commodities trading, primarily focusing on biofuels, ethanol, RINs, grain and energy trading. His tenure at major institutions has added layers of expertise and depth to his understanding of various commodities markets.

    While at Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), Joel was the manager of ethanol trading, optimizing strategies for large-scale ethanol sales, margin management, and arbitrage. His contributions at Gunvor USA LLC were marked by the establishment of their pioneering ethanol trade desk, where he also expanded efforts in exports, blending, biodiesel, RINs, and LCFS.

    In addition, Joel has experience in various grain elevator networks, arbitrage, proprietary trading, international business, and risk management. 

    Joel is currently serving as a broker and consultant at Orchard Point, Joel's vast experience in grains, biofuels and energy trading becomes an invaluable asset. His comprehensive understanding aids Orchard Point clients in navigating the dynamic grain and energy market landscapes.

  • Mark Anderson has a decade of experience in commodity trading, with a primary focus on ethanol, RINs, and grains. He spent the majority of his career at Flint Hills Resources, where he marketed and sold the full production output of their plants. In addition to selling ethanol, he also oversaw the procurement of ethanol for their refining business.

    Mark possesses strong knowledge of financial markets, having traded both ethanol and corn. He has developed strategies for hedging margins and protecting against risks in backward markets.

    Mark is currently serving as a broker at Orchard Point, leveraging his experience in both physical and financial markets.