The U.S. Wheat Associates directors elected Mike Spier, vice president of overseas operations, as the export market organization’s next President and CEO. The move becomes official with the retirement of current President and CEO Vince Peterson on July 1, 2025. Spier says he’s honored and humbled to be elected to this position and grateful to the officers and directors for their trust and confidence. “I’m immensely grateful to Vince Peterson, whose vision and dedication have laid a durable foundation for future success,” Spier says. “I look forward to working with my outstanding colleagues, as well as the National Association of Wheat Growers, state wheat commissions, and our industry partners.” Through his career, Spier has gained expertise in grain merchandising, international wheat trading, market analysis, risk management, hedging, coordination, execution, and negotiation of ocean freight contracts. He’s also traveled to more than 50 countries, implementing wheat export market development activities.
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