The Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (OFSWCD) is pleased to announce Janelle Teeters Mead has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer.
“Janelle has a wealth of experience which will help lead our organization in this next chapter. We are excited to have her in this position,” said Bob Short, President.
Growing up on her family’s row-crop farm in Fayette County, Mead has always been interested in agriculture Most recently, Mead served as the deputy director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Her responsibilities included overseeing the department’s animal health, communications, legislative, and marketing efforts, and shaping department policy. Mead has also worked for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, The Ohio State Alumni Association and Mycogen Seeds. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University where she earned a degree in agricultural communications. She and her family live in Fayette County.
“I am excited to work with our conservation partners throughout the state during this very important time. We have many opportunities to do great things in our communities and for the industries we care so much about. I am excited to be here and continue the great work of the Federation.”
