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Awards Arena: NIAA appoints interim exec director

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Feb. 24, 2020 1 minute read
Awards Arena: NIAA appoints interim exec director

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) has named J.J. Jones with Roots & Legacies Consulting Inc. as the organization’s interim executive director.

Previously, NIAA was managed by the National Livestock Producers Association.

Jones began his role in January, and he and his team will lead all professional staffing needs for six months while NIAA’s board of directors searches for a full-time management company.

“The Roots & Legacies team is no stranger to food and agriculture,” said NIAAA Chairman Nevil Speer in an official statement.

“NIAA will be guided by a professional staff that appreciates the opportunities and challenges animal agriculture faces.

As the board plans for the future of the organization, we look forward to J.J.’s leadership.”

Jones works with clients and associates on association management and strategic communications in his role at Roots & Legacies.

The company also works with clients on professional and personal development, business operations and influence-building efforts.

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