After serving as the Executive Director of the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission for 20 years Sue Johnson-Langdon is stepping down. During her reign the North Carolina Sweet Potato industry sales have grown from $41.6 million to approximately $300 million. In 1995 when Sue started, North Carolina represented only 3% of the U.S. Sweet Potato market, and today represents nearly 50% of all sweet potatoes grown in the United States with an export market that is recognized in 17 foreign countries and throughout Europe.
We are seeking a top-notch Executive Director to fill Sue’s shoes. Our new leader needs to be a results-oriented, self-starter capable of spearheading the strategic programs, issues and policies of the NCSPC. The candidate must have good interpersonal and communications skills as well as strong leadership skills.
The Executive Director is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives in the areas of program development and administration, communications, budget and finance, as well as personnel.
The North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission Inc. is a nonprofit corporation made up of almost 400 sweet potato growers along with the packers, processors and business associates that support them. The sole purpose of the commission is to increase sweet potato consumption through education, promotional activities, research and honorable horticultural practices among its producers.
For additional information or to submit a resume contact:
Doug McCright ncsweetpotatoed@gmail.com
317-753-1956
Resumes should be submitted by April 27, 2015
Source: North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission