RECOGNIZING OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
Celebrating the companies that support NIOP and our industry.
NIOP’s strength has always come from the commitment of its members. For nearly a century, member companies have invested not only financial resources, but also their time, leadership, expertise, and industry relationships to advance the association and the profession it serves. Their support has helped NIOP grow, evolve, and deliver value to generations of professionals. We are grateful for the organizations that continue this tradition of partnership and investment.
SHOWCASING OUR SPONSORS AT NIOP CON 2026
The NIOP’s Annual Convention provides companies with meaningful opportunities to engage with industry professionals and demonstrate their support for the profession. Through a variety of sponsorship and engagement opportunities, NIOP provides avenues for organizations to build visibility, share their expertise, and connect with attendees. These photos highlight some of the companies that partnered with NIOP CON 2026, and we thank them for their support in making this year’s Convention a success.
A Commitment Beyond the Convention
NIOP Sponsoring Companies make a significant commitment to the success of the NIOP’s Annual Convention, helping fund the association’s premier event and ensuring a valuable experience for attendees. In recognition of their support, sponsors receive visibility throughout the convention through a variety of sponsorship opportunities designed to connect them with industry leaders and decision-makers.
But their impact extends far beyond the convention itself. The support of our sponsoring companies helps advance NIOP’s mission year-round, funding initiatives, educational programs, leadership development opportunities, and member services that strengthen the profession and the industry. Through their partnership, NIOP is able not only to sustain its work, but to continue growing and evolving to meet the needs of its members.
OUR 2026 SPONSORING COMPANIES
NIOP is fortunate to be supported by numerous companies that invest in the association through their financial contributions. Many of these organizations have partnered with NIOP for more than a decade, demonstrating an extraordinary commitment to the association, its members, and the industry as a whole. Their long-standing support reflects the value they place on professional engagement, industry advancement, and the continued success of NIOP.
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Celebrating Lasting Partnerships
In recognition of the sustained commitment shown by our sponsors—many of whom have supported NIOP for ten years or more through convention participation and sponsorship—we are proud to introduce the Sponsor Encore Series. This new feature highlights the organizations whose enduring partnerships have helped shape our programs, elevate our events, and strengthen our community year after year.
Through this series, we’ll spotlight the voices behind these long-standing relationships, offering insight into why their continued support of NIOP matters—not just to their organizations, but to the future of the industry as a whole.
SPONSOR ENCORE SERIES:
CHS, Inc.
CHS has generously sponsored NIOP’s Emmett Cornibe Memorial Golf Tournament at the convention for the past several years. Here’s what Todd Biedenfeld (Director of Vegetable Oils and Sunflower Trading) had to say on the value of investing in NIOP.
No single company can move the industry forward alone. For CHS, supporting NIOP represents a collective investment in the people, ideas, and leadership that will shape the future of the profession. By working together through a shared platform, organizations can drive meaningful progress that benefits the entire industry.
Leadership requires a long-term perspective. CHS views its support of NIOP as a natural extension of that mindset. By investing in the organization, CHS reinforces its commitment to helping guide the future of the vegetable oils industry and to fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth across the sector.
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Moving Parts
Moving Parts is a consistent, gracious, and proud sponsor of the NIOP’s annual convention.
However, Moving Parts’ support of NIOP extends far beyond financial contributions. Their team continually invests time, leadership, and expertise to help strengthen the organization and support the industry as a whole.
Dave Reeble, CEO and Founder of Moving Parts, currently serves as Chairman of NIOP’s Scholarship Committee and is also a longtime featured speaker on the attendee-favorite “What’s the Future?” panel at the annual NIOP Convention. Nate Smithson, Vice President of Moving Parts, currently serves as NIOP President and is an active member of the Convention Committee. In addition, Nate shares his expertise each year as an industry expert at NIOP’s Oils University educational course. And Paige Kennebeck, Director of Commodity Strategy, serves as Chair of the Membership Committee, helping foster member engagement and growth throughout the organization.
Here’s what Paige had to say on the value of investing in and partnering with NIOP.
Moving Parts happily supports NIOP because they value networking, education & continuing to advance this industry.
They are always striving to have the most pertinent speakers at conventions and heavily promote networking across the industry sectors.
Moving Parts is also focused on education for our customers and being able to recommend the NIOP training courses to our customers has been an invaluable tool.
Looking Ahead
The companies recognized here represent just a portion of the many organizations that support NIOP and contribute to our success. We are deeply grateful for their partnership and look forward to continuing to showcase the companies and individuals whose commitment helps advance our mission and serve our members.
If your company is interested in partnering with NIOP, we’d love to hear from you. Connect with NIOP staff to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how your organization can get involved.