The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) has appointed David R. Heppner to its board of directors, effective June 18, 2026, according to a company statement.

Heppner currently serves as chief strategy officer and senior vice president of business development at Marathon Petroleum Corporation, and also holds the role of senior vice president at MPLX GP LLC.

He joined Marathon Petroleum in 1988 and has held positions across engineering, project management, and business development over nearly four decades. His roles included vice president of operations and senior vice president of engineering services and corporate support at Speedway, as well as vice president of commercial and business development. He was named senior vice president of strategy and business development in 2021 before assuming his current role in 2024.

Chairman Pat Bowe said Heppner "brings deep experience in strategy, operations, and business development that aligns well with our focus on disciplined growth and portfolio optimization."

Heppner also serves on the Board of Trustees at Ohio Northern University.