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Interim NIAA CEO Named Chairman’s Award WinnerSACRAMENTO, CA—Dr. Nevil Speer, who served as the Interim Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA), was awarded the association’s Chairman’s Award at the annul meeting here today. NIAA Board Chairman R. Scott Stuart in presenting the award, praised Dr. Speer for his leadership of the association from June through December 2006. “Dr. Speer made what could have been a very difficult period for the association into one of great progress and growth, including executing the very successful ID/INFO EXPO 2006. We owe him a huge debt of gratitude.”
‘While serving NIAA, Dr. Speer continued his duties at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green as Professor of Animal Science in the Department of Agriculture. As such he teaches, conducts applied research and industry outreach as well as overseeing the university’s beef unit. He is very active in various other university activities including serving on its Senate. In addition, Dr. Speer writes a column entitled “Monthly Market Profile” of CattleNetwork.
NIAA’s mission is to provide forums for building consensus and advancing solutions for animal agriculture and to provide continuing education and communication linkages to animal agriculture professionals. The Association is dedicated to programs which eradicate animal diseases, to promote safe and wholesome food at home and abroad, and to encourage best practices in environmental stewardship, animal health and well being. Its members include producers, veterinarians, scientists, state and federal officials, and business executives. More information is available at www.animalagriculture.org. |