The American Association of Meat Processors, North America’s largest meat trade organization, has announced the selection of Chris Young as its new executive director, effective November 30, 2015.
Young succeeds Marty Manion, who has held the post since 2013 and is now the chief executive officer of the Naples Area Board of Realtors (NABOR), based in Naples, Florida. Young has served as AAMP’s outreach specialist since 2013. In his new role, he will manage staff, budget, convention, member services, technology implementation, communications, strategic planning and overall operations for the association.