Growth Energy has announced the election of Dan Sanders as new chairman of the board of directors, succeeding POET CEO Jeff Broin, who held the position since the association was formed in 2008.

Sanders is vice president of Front Range Energy, a 48 million gallon ethanol production facility located in Windsor, Colorado.

“I’m honored to serve our members and staff as the next chairman of the Growth Energy Board of Directors,” said Sanders. “I look forward to working with our dedicated board to lead our association’s strategies to deliver strong demand for our products and supportive policy.”

Broin announced in September he would step down as chairman, but plans to remain an active member of the Growth Energy board.