Items Tagged with 'Sam Beaver'

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.

The Western States Petroleum Association hired Jim Stanley as director of media relations. Leia Bailey was appointed chief deputy director at the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Patricia Lock Dawson of Riverside was appointed to the California Air Resources Board.

Rural Investment to Protect our Environment named Minnesota farmer Alana Petersen as president. The American Veterinary Medical Association hired Paul Gage as director of the federal government relations division. 

Bryce McWilliams joined the office of Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., as a legislative assistant covering agriculture issues. Gary Wheeler resigned as CEO and executive director of Missouri Soybeans for personal reasons effective immediately. Jack Long joined the office of Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., as a legislative assistant covering agriculture issues.