Tricia B. Kinner. Ms. Kinner was originally hired by the Cooperative in November 2004 to serve as its Administrative Assistant. She was promoted to the position of Vice President, Administration in September 2005. Her responsibilities include, among other things, overseeing daily office procedures, maintaining company records, working with vendors, hiring and managing a part-time staff, company accounting records and Unit holder communications. Ms. Kinner is a graduate of Western Illinois University with degrees in Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration, Biology, with an emphasis on Zoology, and a minor in Psychology. She has experience in animal husbandry, ecology and administration. She and her husband work on their family farm. She is active in the Young Leaders program of the Sangamon County Farm Bureau.