The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association has named Tamas Houlihan its executive director.
Houlihan, who has been filling in as interim executive director since August, was promoted to the position on a permanent basis, according to a news release from the Antigo-based association.
Houlihan, an association employee since 1987, most recently as communications director, succeeds Duane Maatz, who left the organization in August to become executive director of the Wausau, Wis.-based U.S. Dry Bean Council.
“I’m very excited about the future of the WPVGA under the leadership of Tamas Houlihan,” the association’s president, Larry Alsum of Friesland, Wis.-based Alsum Farms & Produce, said in the release. “His knowledge of the industry and communication skills make him an excellent choice to give the association leadership and direction in the years to come. His experience working with growers and our allied industries make him an asset to the Wisconsin potato and vegetable industry.”
Houlihan served two previous stints as interim executive director, in 2000 and 2008.
“I am honored to accept the responsibility of leading the WPVGA as executive director,” Houlihan said in the release. “I am proud to serve the agricultural community and look forward to continuing to work on its behalf. I am fortunate to have an outstanding, experienced staff in place to help our industry accomplish its goals.”
Source: The Grower