American Meat Institute President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle announced three internal staff promotions that will assist the Institute in continuing to successfully serve the needs of the meat and poultry industry and its members.
In the AMI Foundation, Susan Backus, was promoted to Executive Director of the AMI Foundation. Backus has been a member of the AMI team since June 1997 and is responsible for the administrative management of food safety research projects initiated by the Foundation. Susan also serves as the director of administration for the Shelf-Stable Food Processors Association, which is managed by AMI. Backus received a Bachelor of Arts in history from West Virginia University.