Joel Newman - President

Joel has more than three decades of diverse executive experience in agribusiness, with United Cooperative Farmers, Maple Leaf Foods and Agway. In 2005, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns appointed Joel to the Agricultural Trade Advisory Committee for Grains, Feed and Oilseeds. He holds a bachelor's degree in animal science from West Virginia University and an MBA in finance and marketing from Syracuse University.

Richard Sellers – Secretary

Richard has earned a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Memphis and a master's degree in animal science from the University of Arkansas. He is a registered as professional animal scientist with the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS).

Kevin Kennedy – Treasurer

Kevin has worked as senior consultant and financial analyst at PJ Consulting. Kevin graduated from Siena College, Loudonville, NY with a Bachelor of Science in Finance.