CHS Names Samantha Bild as Sales Director for Energy Equipment Team

(May 22, 2026) — CHS announced it has named the sales director for its energy equipment team. Effective May 18, Samantha Bild (Sam) will lead CHS’ equipment sales organization and serve as a key partner to customers as CHS strengthens and grows its business.

Bild brings a combination of commercial leadership, strategic insight and direct execution experience to this role. Over the past four years at CHS, she led national sales teams within CHS’ animal nutrition business, overseeing go-to-market strategy, forecasting, pricing and contract negotiations across a $250 million portfolio. During her tenure, Bild  consistently delivered strong results — leading teams to meet or exceed targets for three consecutive years while improving service performance and strengthening customer partnerships.

In addition to her success in driving growth, Bild has a strong history of building capabilities that elevate long-term performance. She has led initiatives to improve on-time delivery and responsiveness, modernized CRM adoption to unlock better customer insights and refined customer segmentation strategies to better align resources with growth opportunities. Prior to CHS, Bild held leadership roles at organizations including Salesforce and Cargill, where she built deep expertise in sales operations, commercial excellence and global account management.

In a joint statement, Matt Mohs, vice president of CHS energy sales, and Scott Pearson, vice president of CHS propane, said, “What sets Sam apart is her ability to translate strategy into action — connecting customer needs with practical, scalable solutions that drive results. She is known for building strong, trusted relationships with customers, vendors and partners, while developing high-performing teams that execute with discipline and accountability.

“We are confident Sam will be a game-changing addition to our team and a strong advocate for your needs, and we look forward to continuing our partnership and delivering even greater value together.”