California Agricultural Leadership Foundation Names Davidson Pattiz to Board

As CEO, he is responsible for overseeing a nationwide operation comprised of more than 1,400 professionals. Davidson Pattiz earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and psychology from Brown University and a J.D. from Georgetown University.

Mushroom Council Announces Newly Elected Board Members and Officers

March 9, 2025 The Mushroom Council

The program’s purpose is to maintain and expand existing mushroom markets and uses. The newly elected board members are Chris Alonzo, Pietro Industries (Region 2) and Tony Stachurski, Kitchen Pride (Region 1).

Rich Products Elects Chancellor of the Culinary Institute of America to Join Board of Directors

Throughout Dr. Tim Ryan’s leadership, the CIA has pioneered groundbreaking professional programs that have redefined the future of culinary education. He expanded the college’s degree offerings by establishing the School of Graduate Studies, introducing a series of master’s degrees, including Food Business, Wine & Beverage Management, and Sustainable Food Systems. Most notably, he launched the first-of-its-kind master’s in culinary arts degree, further solidifying the CIA’s reputation as a leader in culinary innovation.

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Elects Dairy Farmers of America’s Dennis Rodenbaugh as New Board Chair

February 13, 2025 Dairy Farmers of America (DFA)

Dennis Rodenbaugh takes on the role from Leprino’s Mike Durkin, who served as the Innovation Center’s board chair since 2023. Rodenbaugh previously served as vice chairman of the Innovation Center’s board. 

Seafood Nutrition Partnership Appoints New Chair and Vice Chair of the Nonprofit’s Board of Directors

In his role at H-E-B, he oversees procurement, sales, merchandising, marketing, and sustainability for fresh and frozen seafood, as well as sushi, across more than 400 locations in Texas and in Monterrey, Mexico.