UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) |
November 3, 2009 |
Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Iowa
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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333-121321 | 84-1652107 |
(Commission file number) | (IRS employer identification no.) |
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9420 Underwood Ave., Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska | 68114 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
(402) 884-8700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On November 3, 2009, Wayne Hoovestol resigned from his position as Chief Strategy Officer. Mr. Hoovestol will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc. (the “Company”). Mr. Hoovestol is expected to provide ongoing consulting services to the Company as requested in the future, on terms to be negotiated.
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On November 3, 2009, the Company announced the appointment of Michelle Mapes to serve as its Executive Vice President – General Counsel and Corporate Secretary beginning effective immediately. Ms. Mapes joined the Company in September 2009 as its General Counsel.
The news release announcing the appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Number | Description |
99.1 | News Release, dated November 6, 2009 |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: November 6, 2009 | Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. Todd A. Becker President & Chief Executive Officer |
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