Dr. Kendell W. Keith

Dr. Kendell W. Keith is the top executive staff officer of the National Grain and Feed Association, an organization of more than a thousand companies involved in grain handling, merchandising, processing, feed manufacturing and integrated feeding operations. As chief operating officer, he is responsible for implementing the policies of the Board of Directors and for planning, coordinating and implementing the NFGA's programs, services and budget. He was vice president and corporate secretary-treasurer of the Association from 1985 to 1987. In that capacity he administered the NFGA's Trade Rules and Arbitration System. More recently Dr. Keith and NFGA have been deeply involved with matters related to the manner in which biotechnology interfaces with the grain and food industries.

Dr. Keith is a native of Oklahoma. He obtained his B.S., M.S. and PhD. degrees in agricultural economics from Oklahoma State University. He joined the NFGA staff in 1980 as director of economic services. He has a background in a wide range of public policy issues, including government commodity, agricultural policy and storage programs, international trade, domestic grain markets and livestock marketing. He is a member of the American Agricultural Economics Association and the American Society of Association Executives.

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