Keystone Cooperative today announced the selection of Scott Logue as the next Chief Executive Officer, a leadership transition that supports the organization’s continued evolution and long-term growth strategy. Logue will succeed Kevin Still, who is retiring on September 1 after an extraordinary 42-year career leading the cooperative and championing the success of family farms across the region.
Keystone Cooperative is one of the nation’s largest and most diversified agricultural cooperatives, serving approximately 20,000 farmer-owners across Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Illinois. With 245 locations, nearly 2,000 employees, and core business divisions spanning energy, agronomy, grain, swine, and animal nutrition, Keystone combines the strength and scale of a regional enterprise with the local relationships and cooperative values that have supported farm families and rural communities for nearly a century.
The selection follows a rigorous and comprehensive search process led by Keystone’s Board of Directors. In partnership with an external search firm, the Board evaluated a highly qualified pool of both internal and external candidates, assessing leadership experience, strategic vision, and the ability to lead a cooperative of Keystone’s scale, complexity, and future opportunity.
“This transition represents both continuity and opportunity for Keystone,” said Bill Peters, Chairman of the Board. “As we look ahead, the Board has full confidence in Logue to carry forward Keystone’s cooperative strength while building on the values, relationships, and farmer-first commitment that have defined the organization for generations.”
Logue brings more than 29 years of cooperative leadership experience, advancing from frontline roles to executive leadership within the cooperative system. Raised on an Indiana farm and a graduate of the Ball State University Entrepreneurship Program, he served as CEO of Harvest Land Cooperative, now part of Keystone, before becoming Executive Vice President following the merger. His experience spans all facets of operations, most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer, where he helped lead Keystone Cooperative’s nearly $3 billion, multi-state operation. His extensive governance experience, including leadership roles with Land O’Lakes and service on national cooperative councils, further underscores his deep understanding of cooperative strategy and farmer-member needs.
“Keystone’s future will be defined by our ability to grow with purpose, strengthen the long-term sustainability of the cooperative, and continue evolving how we serve the market as a cooperative built for the future,” said Jeremy Mills, Vice Chair of the Board. “The Board fully endorses Logue and is confident in his ability to advance that vision while honoring the legacy and relationships that have made Keystone strong.”
Logue spoke to the opportunity ahead, noting, “It is an honor to step into this role and lead such a high-performing, fiscally strong, and growth-oriented cooperative. Keystone’s strength lies in its people, its membership, and its deep commitment to the future of agriculture. I look forward to working alongside our team to continue driving innovation, supporting family farms, and ensuring long-term success for the cooperative.”
A formal introduction of Logue will take place at Keystone’s Co-op Classic, a full-day event designed to give farmers access to insights and trusted partners while allowing them to experience the Cooperative Advantage. The Co-op Classic will be held Thursday, August 20, at Keystone’s Scircleville location, located at 16 S 1100 E, Frankfort, Indiana. Logue will take the main stage at 8:15 a.m. Eastern Time. Learn more about Co-op Classic at www.keystonecoop.com/coopclassic.