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2. Introduction Corinne Schornack - Human Resource Director Michigan State University – B.S. in Animal Science with emphasis in Beef Management Ruth Farmers Elevator 1991 part-time; 1995 full-time Merged with Cooperative Elevator Co. in 1996 Marketing, Feed, Certified Crop Advisor, Ruth Plant Manager and now Human Resources.

3. Cooperative Elevator Co.  Established in 1915 – 30,000 bushel storage capacity  2015 – 21,244,000 bushel capacity  1115 Farmer Patrons – we are owned by those we serve.  152 Full-time Employees  Approximately 30 seasonal employees  Locations in Akron, Bad Axe, Deckerville, Elkton, Fairgrove, Gagetown, Jeddo, North Branch, Pigeon, Ruth, Sebewaing & Larimore, North Dakota.

4. Positions Hired  Grain Plant Operator  Dry Bean Processor  Custom Applicator  Fertilizer Plant Operator  Petroleum &Tire Specialist  Bulk Fuel Driver  Millwright – Plant Maintenance  Mechanic  Office Assistant  Logistics  Accounting  Information Technology (IT)  Dry Bean & Grain Marketing  Quality Control  Safety  Sales Agronomist  Advanced Agronomy (GPS)  Energy Sales

5. Resumes Professional, clear and concise – one page rule still applies Make sure information is correct and up to date List schooling List work experience Service organizations or community involvement Awards and/or special recognition No reference to age, health, religion or other personal info Limit fancy fonts & graphics No pictures Include references

6. Interview Process Predictive Index Survey – personality indicator Kenexa’s Prove It Surveys Support Services Driver Selector Sales Professional Custom Applicator Phone Interview Support Truck Driver Sales Custom Applicator Staff Manager IT Face to Face Interview

7. Predictive Index STRONGEST BEHAVIORS Corinne will most strongly express the following behaviors: Driven to protect the company against risk by thoroughly leveraging her background and strictly following ‘the book.’ Cautious; follows a well-established and proven plan to avoid making mistakes. Does the background research necessary to have proof to support her decisions before she takes action. Detail-oriented and accommodating; most comfortable working as part of a well-defined team for which she produces high-quality output and decisions. Careful with rules; she’s precise, by the book, fast-paced, and literal in interpreting rules, schedules and results. Detail-oriented and thorough; she works to ensure things don’t fall through the cracks, and follows up to ensure they’re done properly and on time. Driven to achieve operational efficiencies: thinks about what needs to be done and how it can be done as fast as possible while maintaining a high-quality outcome. Impatient with routines.

8. The Interview Dress appropriately  No B’s – butt, breasts or belly showing  No short skirts or super high heels  No hats  Hair off your face Arrive early  Ask for address or directions if you are not sure where you are going. No chewing gum Firm handshake Speak clearly Good eye contact Smile

9. The Interview - continued… Research the company you are interviewing with Ask questions Sell yourself Do not talk negatively about previous companies, supervisors or co- workers. Say thank you Follow up with e-mail

10. Successful Employees Motivated Passionate Knowledgeable Flexible Persistent Willingness to change and grow Professional

11. Contact Information Corinne Schornack cschornack@coopelev.com 989.453.4500 extension 592 989.550.2137 Thank you!