The leader of an Iowa-based organization is retiring after half a decade.

According to a press release, Landus Cooperative President and Chief Executive Officer Matt Carstens is stepping down following five years in his position. The Board of Directors announces that Chairman Matt Chambers is the acting CEO as the plan is to name an interim CEO within the next week. Landus comments that during the transition, the company is committed to its farmer-owners, employees, business partners, and the future of agriculture.