The Missouri-Kansas bid beat out 135 proposals for the USDA relocation.

Kelly Zenere brings a decade of consumer brand and digital strategy experience to her new role.

In his new role he will be responsible for the technical sales group, project management group and applications group.

Cole Tautges will serve as vice president of chemistry operations.

Bill Barr has been an active member of the organization since 1977.

Julia Fidenzio has been promoted to the position after working with the organization for 14 years, most recently as senior counsel and director of industry relations.

The organization appointed a new board chairman, along with several board and executive committee members.

Dr. Conny Mosley has joined True Leaf to provide counsel on the formulation and development of CBD pet products.

Tracey Massey has been promoted to global president of Mars Pet Nutrition and Erica Coletta will lead Mars Petcare’s human resources department.

Kevin Cole joins True Leaf Pet Inc. as president of the company to support strategic growth and product development worldwide.