The Andersons' Elects VP and Treasurer

The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq:ANDE) announced today thatSrikanth Dasariwill be the new Vice President and Treasurer for the company. Dasari will report toJohn Granato, Chief Financial Officer of The Andersons.

"Srikanth has a deep background in finance, holding leadership positions at major corporations such as Westinghouse, Dow Corning and Owens-Illinois," said Granato. "His background in credit, treasury, lean six sigma and mergers and acquisitions makes him an ideal candidate for the Treasury position and we are proud to have him join The Andersons. Srikanth spent more than a decade working inNorthwest Ohioand he is excited to be back in theToledoregion."

Dasari has more than 20 years of extensive finance experience, including capital markets and global treasury management. Most recently he served as the Treasurer of Westinghouse Electric Company inCranberry Township, Pennsylvania. Prior to joining Westinghouse, Dasari spent five years with Dow Corning and 12 years with Owens-Illinois据担任副President and Treasurer, Dasari will be responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day management of key finance functions including treasury, tax, investor relations, and financial risk, including foreign exchange and credit. He will also play a key role supporting rail car leasing and ethanol risk management.

Dasari earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Osmania University inIndiain 1992 and earned his Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from The University of Toledo inToledo, Ohioin 1995. Dasari also earned his Master of Business Administration from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2003.

Dasari and his family will be relocating toNorthwest Ohioin the near future.