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Nov. 6, 2014 Source: Council For Agricultural Science And Technology news release Ms. Linda M. Chimenti, who has served as the Executive Vice President of the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) since February 2013, will be retiring effective May 31, 2015 to pursue other interests and spend more time with family. By that time, Ms. Chimenti will have served CAST with distinction for 14.5 years, in a succession of roles with increasing responsibility including Managing Scientific Editor and Chief Operating Officer. During her time with CAST, Ms. Chimenti has overseen the publication of 85 scientific publications as well as numerous annual reports, an expanding collection of Spanish translations, and two special history documents. During her tenure as Executive Vice President, Ms. Chimenti initiated the development of a new publication series, Ag QuickCASTs, to provide easy online access to CAST documents. These publications have received enthusiastic support from CAST stakeholders and legislative staffers in D.C. who need accurate information quickly. She worked with the CAST staff to enhance the impact tracking for new CAST publications through more-detailed reports and online metrics. And she worked in partnership with the CAST Board of Directors to establish new committees responsible for Governance, Membership, and Investment Management. Ms. Chimenti and the staff have focused attention on membership, which has increased in recent years, with several new organizations joining CAST at the Board level. The CAST Board of Directors is extremely grateful for everything she has done for CAST and for agriculture, and wishes her well on her retirement. CAST, a nonprofit organization based in Ames, Iowa, was founded in 1972 by agricultural scientists from seven professional agricultural-related scientific societies "to provide accurate scientific information about agricultural issues involving science and technology to decision makers in government, the media, and the public." To ensure the continued success of CAST and pave the way for a smooth transition and continuity of operations, CAST is initiating a search for Ms. Chimenti's successor. A Search Committee led by Dr. David Songstad, CAST President, has been formed and has begun the search and selection process that is expected to be completed within six months. A position description and application information is available on the CAST website. CAST would like to thank all its members and stakeholders for their continued support as the organization embarks on a new chapter in its 42-year history of service to the agricultural community. Tweet |
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