MFA Incorporated Begins Search Process for Next President and CEO
Following a 38-year tenure at MFA Incorporated, and 10 years as president and CEO, Ernie Verslues is planning to retire this fall.
“Ernie’s contributions to the company have bolstered its mission. His leadership will continue to inspire and guide MFA long after his retirement,” said Don Schlesselman, chairman of the MFA Incorporated board of directors.
The MFA board of directors says they will conduct a thorough and disciplined search process in identifying the best candidate to lead the company into the future, and they will consider both internal and external candidates.
Virginia Agribusiness Council Announces Transition
Virginia Agribusiness Council (VAC) has shared a change in leadership, and this will be executive director Cliff Williamson’s last week on the job.
“The Virginia Agribusiness Council’s Board of Directors have determined that a change in leadership is needed, and I will be leaving effective March 1,” Williamson wrote in an email. “Serving Virginia’s agricultural and forestry communities has always been my dream, and I am grateful for the chance to play a small part in this great work. I am grateful for words of encouragement I have received of these last few days, and I hope to find a new opportunity within Virgina’s great agricultural community.”
Beginning Monday, March 3, VAC will have a new president and CEO in Trey Davis.
Davis has previously held government relations roles at Virginia Farm Bureau Federation, Monsanto, Bayer CropScience and Tetra Pak. He outlines his vision for VAC as the following:
- Expanding membership
- Enhancing advocacy and government relations
- Fostering partnerships
“We are excited to have Trey Davis at the helm of the Virginia Agribusiness Council,” said Paul Franklin, board chair for VAC and president/CEO of Colonial Farm Credit. “His combination of strategic vision, industry experience, and passion for agribusiness makes him uniquely qualified to lead VAC through its next phase of growth and reinvention. His leadership will allow us to advocate for agribusinesses across Virginia with additional energy and focus.”
