Our philosophy is to create a regulatory environment that emphasizes safety and security for grain producers. By taking a proactive approach our goal is to minimize the risk to the entity’s that rely on the grain industry.
Mike Bartels serves as the Director of the Grain Department. He began his career at the PSC in April of 1986 as a Grain Warehouse Examiner and worked his way up to Assistant Director, a position he held for 25-years before taking over the Directors' role in January 2019. Mike holds a Bachelors Degree in Finance from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. During his nearly 33-years with the Commission, he has witnessed the introduction of paperless exams, the reduction of licensed elevators and the automation of moisture meters. He anticipates continued changes in the industry to include further consolidations and is looking forward to working through any challenges the changes may bring.
Grain Dept. Director Mike Bartels pays a visit to a Grain Storage facility in Wahoo