The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Kevin Roepke to regional director of South and Southeast Asia. Since January, Roepke has worked as a director of trade development in China.

“During his short time in China, Kevin has proven himself to be an extremely valuable member of our international staff,” said USGC President and CEO Tom Sleight. “His strong business and trade background, excellent insights into the market and exceptional communications skills make him an ideal fit for this region.”

He will replace Adel Yusupov, who recently accepted a position with International Feed in the United States. During the next month, Roepke will transition from his current position in Beijing and relocate to the USGC office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Roepke has been with the Council since 2011 when he joined as a manager of international operations for marketing. Prior to the Council, he worked for Archer Daniels Midland, an American global food-processing and commodities-trading corporation, where he held several trading and merchandising positions.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in public service and administration in agriculture from Iowa State University.

Congratulations, Kevin!