Leadership

The American Feed Industry Association is overseen by three governing bodies. Learn about their roles in the descriptions below.

• The 48-member AFIA Board of Directors is the governing body of the association by the power authorized within the bylaws. Among its many duties, the board is responsible for: approving the overall strategic direction for the association and ensuring all objectives are met; approving all proposals as required by the bylaws; approving the annual operating budget  and electing AFIA officers and members of the Executive Committee. One-third of the board rotates off each year and new members are appointed for three-year terms. The nominating committee strives each year to maintain a balance of representation from each industry segment and to encourage new members to serve on the board. 

• The 15-member AFIA Executive Committee serves as the executive body when the board is not in session, exercising the authority granted by the board. Among its many duties, the Executive Committee works with the AFIA president and staff in recommending an annual operating budget for the association, providing fiscal oversight, and developing the association’s strategic plan for review and approval by the board. Executive Committee members are nominated and approved by the board. 

• The AFIA Board Officers work directly with the staff in monitoring progress on AFIA objectives and addressing specific issues of the association. It includes several members of the board including the current board chair, chair-elect and immediate past chair.