Ashley Antoskiewicz has recently assumed the role of Federal Affairs Manager at John Deere’s D.C. office after serving as Legislative Director and Deputy Chief of Staff for Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood. Jan Ahlennow, previously with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, is now the Vice President of Utility Research and Policy at the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation. Meanwhile, Hunter Ihrman transitions to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association as an Associate Director of Policy Communications, bringing his expertise from Avantus Federal and the Department of Treasury.
Kent Roberson steps into the position of Senior Manager of Government Relations at the Corn Refiners Association, having a background in transportation, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and environmental issues. Jack Cornell, with extensive experience at Monsanto and the National Corn Growers Association, now leads as the Director of Sustainable Supply for the United Soybean Board. Casey Wasser’s promotion to Chief Operating Officer at the Missouri Soybean Association signals a new phase in the association’s policy work under her leadership.
Betsy Bowmannow’s role as Communications Program Manager at AgReliant Genetics showcases her nine years of experience at Elanco. Chris Schaffer, with 27 years in agribusiness, takes the helm as the Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Ag Processing Inc., succeeding Keith Spackler. Dave Englund joins Peoples Company as the Director of National Accounts post his tenure as President and CEO of Farmers National Company. Dave Pyburn’s appointment as the U.S. Swine Business Unit Director at BioChek brings his expertise from the National Pork Board and USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Scott Moran is appointed as Chief Business System Officer and Kelly Tolbert as Chief Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainability and Transformation Officer at CNH Industrial. Rachelle Schroeder, the new Republican Staff Director of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, succeeds Fitzhugh Elder IV, who now leads the Senate Agriculture Committee’s staff. Felicia Wu’s appointment to the World Health Organization’s Foodborne Disease Epidemiology Reference Group emphasizes her expertise in food safety and public health research.
Natalie Bidner’s entry as the Program Manager of International Dialogues at the World Food Prize Foundation marks a new phase in fostering global agricultural conversations. FLM Harvest welcomes Chris Drake as the Vice President of Management Consulting, leveraging his decade-long experience at Elanco. Ben Thomas’s position on the board of directors at Leading Harvest highlights his role as the Senior Policy Director for Agriculture at the Environmental Defense Fund. Jeffrey Porter’s retirement from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service concludes his tenure as the Manure Management Team Leader.
Key Takeaways:
– Industry professionals are transitioning into key roles within various agricultural organizations, bringing diverse expertise and experience.
– The appointment of leaders in BioChek and other agribusiness sectors signals a strategic focus on sustainability, policy advocacy, and global market dynamics.
– Organizations like the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation and the United Soybean Board are bolstering their teams with seasoned professionals to drive impactful change.
– The diverse appointments across different sectors of agriculture underscore the industry’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration.
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