Farm Hands on the Potomac: Theiler named USMEF chair, Berry tapped as USDA CIO

Former Department of Government Efficiency staffer Sam Berry is now chief information officer at the Agriculture Department, replacing Gary Washington. The U.S. Meat Export Federation elected new officers, including Jay Theiler of Agri Beef Company as chair. Ed Patru  joined American Beverage as senior vice president of public affairs. Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., named Nathan Mark legislative director. The Animal Ag Alliance announced new board leadership, including Nick Wolfenden of Cargill as board chairperson.