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JDH announces winners of the Patricia Hillman Award for Safety Culture Excellence
September 10, 2025
JDH is proud to present the Patricia Hillman Award for Safety Culture Excellence, an annual recognition named in honor of company matriarch and historian Patricia Hillman. This award celebrates the […]
Leadership transition at JDH Idaho: Todd Gearheart to step down, David Bauman named new general manager
September 08, 2025
JDH is announcing a leadership transition in its Idaho operations. Effective December 1, 2025, longtime General Manager Todd Gearheart will step down from his role and transition into an advisory position. […]
Idaho plant honored with JDH’s Patricia Hillman Award for Safety Culture Excellence
September 24, 2024
JDH is proud to announce that its Wendell, Idaho, plant has been awarded the Patricia Hillman Award for Safety Culture Excellence for 2024. This prestigious award is named in honor […]
JDH breaks ground on new grain handling facility in Sherman County, Texas
March 29, 2024
JDH, a family-owned business with a legacy spanning over 137 years, is excited to announce the groundbreaking of its newest grain handling facility in Sherman County, Texas. Jefferson Hillman, JDH’s […]
JDH announces construction of a new grain handling facility in Stratford, Texas
January 17, 2024
Today, JDH, an established family-owned company since 1886, proudly announces its plans to construct an agricultural unit train receiver outside of Stratford, Texas, located in Sherman County. This strategic move marks a major step forward in JDH’s commitment to expanding its service capabilities and contributing to the Texas Panhandle’s economy.
J.D. Heiskell & Co. unveils brand refresh as JDH: honoring tradition while moving forward
January 10, 2024
J.D. Heiskell & Co., a leader in the agribusiness industry, is excited to share a brand refresh that includes a new logo, primary colors, tagline and an updated name: JDH.
Jefferson Hillman and Aaron Reid Promoted to Two Top Leadership Roles at J.D. Heiskell & Company
December 02, 2022
OMAHA, NE — J. D. Heiskell Holdings LLC announced today the promotion of a pair of senior managers to the two top leadership spots in the company. Effective December 1, […]
J.D. Heiskell & Co. Purchases Commodity Specialists Company Holdings, Inc.
January 02, 2019
[OMAHA, NE] J.D. Heiskell & Company (JDH) announced today that it has completed the purchase of substantially all of the assets of Commodity Specialists Company Holdings, Inc. (CSC) an agri-products […]
Aaron Reid and Rick Bowen Promoted at J.D. Heiskell & Co.
December 20, 2018
OMAHA, NE – J. D. Heiskell & Company announced today the promotion of Aaron Reid to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Reid was formerly Heiskell’s Director of Trading; he […]
Rick Bowen
January 17, 2017
[Elkhorn, NE] J.D. Heiskell Holdings LLC has named Rick Bowen its Chief Operating Officer and promoted him to Executive Vice President. In his new position, Bowen will have oversight of the […]