Marri Carrow, U.S. Grains Council’s (USGC) longtime director of communications, moved this month to a new position as the Council’s regional director of the Western Hemisphere. In her new role, Carrow will identify and address critical trade, technical and policy factors to develop markets for U.S. coarse grains and co-products in that region. She will be based in the Council’s office in Panama.

“Marri’s exceptional leadership, management and communications skills make her the ideal fit for this region, which holds enormous potential and is an area for Council emphasis,” said USGC President and CEO Tom Sleight. “We are looking for Marri to think creatively about the region, develop impactful programs and make sure we communicate success and perspective.”

She is taking the place of Kurt Shultz, who has moved to Washington, D.C., to take the position of director of global strategies for the Council.

Before joining the Council, Carrow worked in communications for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Southwest Minnesota State University and grew up on a corn, soybean and hog farm in southwestern Minnesota.

Congratulations, Marri!