Oden will tackle the management position in July
21 March 2024
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The US Nationwide Turkey Federation (NTF) introduced Wednesday that Leslee Oden has been named NTF president and CEO and can assume the management place in July when present president and CEO Joel Brandenberger retires after 17 years as head of the group. The announcement was made by NTF chairman John Zimmerman.
“On behalf of the NTF Government Committee, Board of Administrators and membership, we’re excited for a brand new chapter at NTF with Leslee on the helm,” stated Zimmerman. “We carried out a radical search, and it was abundantly clear that Leslee was the candidate with the in-depth information wanted to assist navigate our trade by means of the intricate and difficult points the turkey trade is up in opposition to. Her tenure at NTF brings a wealth of information, steadfast dedication, key trade relationships and a deep understanding of legislative and regulatory priorities that may proceed to guide the turkey trade into the longer term.”
Brandenberger introduced his retirement plans in October of 2023 after 33 years with NTF and instantly a radical, nationwide search was carried out to establish a brand new President and CEO to guide NTF.
As NTF president and CEO, Oden will oversee the day-to-day operations of NTF, lead the NTF workers and supply authoritative steerage for all NTF members on quite a lot of points and matters. She’s going to assume her new position on July 1, 2024.
“I’m thrilled to guide NTF into the longer term and am extremely grateful for the steerage and assist that our Government Committee, the Board of Administrators, Joel, present and former NTF workers, and all of our members have proven me all through the years,” stated Oden. “I’m keen to begin this new chapter for NTF and can proceed to be devoted in carving a path ahead for our trade and signify our members in one of the simplest ways attainable.”
Oden, 38, has been a member of the NTF workforce for the previous 15 years. She joined NTF in 2009 as an intern and on the finish of her internship she loved a quick stint as a fellow for Consultant Parker Griffith (AL). She returned to NTF in January of 2010 as Legislative Affairs Supervisor, superior to Director of Legislative Affairs in 2015 and was named Sr. Vice President of Legislative Affairs in 2018. Throughout her tenure at NTF, Oden has been part of numerous legislative and regulatory victories through the years due to her advocacy for the turkey trade on Capitol Hill. She has additionally facilitated greater than a dozen Nationwide Thanksgiving Turkey displays and created and executed the profitable Turkey Smoke advertising and marketing program. She earned her bachelor’s and grasp’s diploma in poultry science from Texas A&M College and is a local of Leona, Texas. Oden resides in Washington, D.C. together with her canine, Louie.
