The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) recognized Shellen Ng in February for her 30 years of service to the organization.
Ng has been an asset to the Council’s Southeast Asia and Oceania office since its opening, beginning her tenure there one month after the office was established.
“I was hired as a bookkeeper for the Council, a job for which I was well experienced,” Ng said. “I then took on the role as an administrative assistant and worked my way up to become a director of programs.”
Ng’s best memories from her 30 years involve the people she has met along the way and the programs that allowed her to do so.
“I’ve made very good friends from all around the world who all started out as colleagues in Council offices, as well as from other companies in the industry whom I have grown close to over the years,” Ng said. “My best memory was when I organized our first roadshow to promote DDGS in Southeast Asia about 15 years ago. The trip allowed me to meet many of our industry contacts face-to-face and it has enhanced my relationships with them since.”
When asked what she enjoys most about her work, Ng’s love of learning led the way.
“I enjoy learning new things each day, including learning about the new technology and facilities that help improve the way we work. I also particularly enjoy making more connections with like-minded people within, and even outside of, the industry.”
Outside of work, Ng enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, along with watching cooking shows and trying new recipes.
Please join the Council in congratulating Shellen!
About The U.S. Grains Council
The U.S. Grains Council develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products including distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and ethanol. With full-time presence in 28 locations, the Council operates programs in more than 50 countries and the European Union. The Council believes exports are vital to global economic development and to U.S. agriculture’s profitability. Detailed information about the Council and its programs is online at www.grains.org.