Farm Hands on the Potomac: Fennig to lead Pet Food Institute, DeVuyst elected Cattlemen's Beef Board chair, Reed named National Cotton Council chairman

Elise Fennig was named president and CEO of the Pet Food Institute. She will succeed Dana Brooks, who held the position since 2018. Most recently, Fennig served as chief of staff and as senior vice president of industry engagement at the National Confectioners Association. Earlier, she held leadership roles at the Consumer Brands Association, American Frozen Food Institute, and The Kraft Heinz Co. Fennig assumes her new role March 16.