AgSafe, Modesto, Calif., has promoted Theresa Kiehn to acting president and CEO.
The organization provides agriculture businesses with education on worker safety, food safety, pesticide safety and human resources, according to a news release.
Kiehn succeeds Amy Wolfe, who has been at AgSafe for more than 10 years and announced in October her intention to leave this spring.
Kiehn started in the new position on April 1, coordinating with Wolfe for a seamless transition to provide resources during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the release. AgSafe is providing growers and agribusinesses information during the crisis, including government guidance, health services resources about the Families First Coronavirus Act through web seminars, video and a FAQs page.
Kiehn worked for about 10 years at the non-profit Great Valley Center, on issues including sustainability, conservation easements and protection projects in the Central Valley, according to the release. She joined AgSafe in 2009, and most recently was vice president and chief operating officer.
“She exhibits the highest levels of professionalism in her work, and her family’s farming background makes AgSafe’s mission very personal,” Deborah Adam, AgSafe board of director member, said in the release. “She understands the regulations and pressures farmers face, and her desire to empower them with guidance to achieve success is apparent in the energy and enthusiasm she brings to work.”
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