Prairie Fire BioEnergy Cooperative is a non-profit, producer owned, cooperative founded to support the development of renewable biomass energy sources in Western Kansas through the following actions and efforts:
• Establishment of suitable conditions in the field of energy development which incorporate the efforts, products, and goals of local agricultural biomass producers
• Provide additional revenue streams for producers for their products by utilization in biomass energy production
• Support and reinforce the local economy and communities through employment, resource use, and development of renewable, sustainable technologies
• Keep its member-owners informed about their coop business, economic, political, charitable, and social environments
• Help to improve the quality of life, both now and in the foreseeable future, in the areas where Prairie Fire BioEnergy Cooperative has a business, purchasing, or distributing presence
Prairie Fire Board Of Directors |
A resident of Healy for 14 years. Brad owns and operates Smokey Hill Creations, a furniture manufacturing company. Brads wife, Tonya is the interrelated teacher for the Healy School System. Brad and Tonya have two daughters, Shelbey 17 and Heather 15.
| A life long resident of Healy. Dan is President of Sharp Brothers Seed Company and owns Healy Oil Company as well as Home Town Pride Grocery. Dans wife LaFonda co-owns Healy Oil Company and Home Town Pride Grocery. Dan and LaFonda have three children. Tyler 19, Kyla 16, Kiara 10.
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Byler just recently moved back to his home town of Healy 2 years ago. Byler is the manager of Healy Oil Company. Bylers wife Michelle enjoys being a home maker and stay at home mom. School functions keep Michelle very busy. Byler and Michelle have two children. Keaton 14 and Taisha 10.
| Walter moved back to his home town of Healy 15 years ago to take a position at First State Bank of Healy. Walter is now a Vice President. Georgia, Walters wife, is employed by USD 468 Healy as the Third and Fourth grade teacher. Walter and Georgia have three sons. Clint (deceased), Mark 19, Luke 16.
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