June 17, 2013

National Milk Producers Federation appoints Jim Mulhern as President/CEO

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) announced the appointment of Jim Mulhern as President & Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2014.

Mulhern has been appointed by the NMPF Board of Directors to fill the position held by Jerry Kozak since 1997. Earlier this year, Kozak had informed the Board of his desire to retire on December 31, 2013.

"We are very excited to have such a knowledgeable and capable leader at the head of our team in the coming years. The importance of experience cannot be underestimated in a complex industry like ours," said NMPF Chairman Randy Mooney, a dairy producer from Rogersville, MO.

"Jim's impressive and extensive track record working on dairy issues made him the ideal choice to be the next President and CEO of NMPF."

Mulhern joined NMPF in January 2013, and since that time has managed the communications, government relations, and membership functions of the organisation. His appointment as COO marked a return to NMPF; he had directed the organisation's government relations programme earlier in his career.

Mulhern also worked in senior management positions for Fleishman-Hillard, the Fratelli Group and Watson/Mulhern LLC. During this period, he maintained a close relationship with the dairy industry and NMPF by working as a consultant on numerous projects.

"I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to lead a membership organisation that has meant so much to me throughout my career. I look forward to building further upon the relationships and successes of the past, but with a clear focus on addressing the challenges to dairy farming's future," said Mulhern.