Barbara Glenn
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture announced today that its board has chosen Barbara Glenn to succeed Stephen Haterius as its CEO.

Glenn, a senior vice president of science and regulatory affairs for CropLife America, will join NASDA in August, and Haterius will retire in September after serving as CEO for six years, NASDA said in a news release.

Before joining CropLife America, Glenn served as managing director for animal biotechnology of the Food and Agriculture Section of the Biotechnology Industry Association.

She holds a bachelor of science in animal science and a doctoral degree in ruminant nutrition from the University of Kentucky. She previously worked for the Agriculture Department’s Agricultural Research Service and the Federation of Animal Science Societies.

Born in Lincoln, Neb., and raised in Centerville, Ohio, Glenn “developed a passion for agriculture from her parents and her involvement in 4-H,” NASDA said.

She lives on a small farm in Maryland with her husband and three children, and serves on various boards for farm bureau and 4-H.

NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association which represents the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries, and directors of the agriculture departments in all 50 states and four U.S. territories.