Good named executive director of Kansas Dairy
Kansas Dairy has announced that Chelsea Good has been selected as the next executive director of the Kansas Dairy Association and Kansas Dairy Commission, effective June 1.
Manhattan-based Kansas Dairy is the unified brand of the Kansas Dairy Association and Kansas Dairy Commission, organizations that work together to represent and support dairy farmers across the state. The Kansas Dairy Association focuses on legislative and policy issues affecting the industry, while the Kansas Dairy Commission supports research, education, and information initiatives for Kansas dairy producers.
Good will serve in the role fractionally through Good & Associates, the agriculture-focused consulting firm she founded. In the role, she will provide strategic leadership for the organizations; oversee operations and communications; support board and member engagement; and work closely with dairy farmers, industry partners, and stakeholders across Kansas.
“We are excited to welcome Chelsea to Kansas Dairy,” said Maggie Gilles, chairman of the Kansas Dairy Commission. “Her background in association leadership, communications, animal health, agriculture policy, and relationship building make her an excellent fit for this role. We look forward to working alongside her to continue supporting Kansas dairy farmers and advancing the future of the dairy industry in our state.”
Good is the founder and CEO of Good & Associates, where she provides strategic advisory, advocacy, industry affairs, communications, and legal counsel for agriculture clients. Prior to launching her firm, Good served for more than 12 years as vice president of government and industry affairs and legal for the Livestock Marketing Association. She also previously served as both communications director and staff attorney for the Kansas Department of Agriculture.
“I’m honored by the opportunity to support Kansas dairy producers and the important work of both the association and commission,” Good said. “Kansas dairy farmers are innovative leaders who care deeply about their animals, their communities, and the future of agriculture. I look forward to working with producers and industry partners to continue the growth and success of the dairy sector in Kansas.”
Good can be reached at 785-480-0186 or [email protected].
