KAP Names New General Manager

May 06, 2021

The Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) board of directors has announced that Brenna Mahoney is the new General Manager of KAP, effective June 14, 2021.

“I am very pleased to welcome Brenna to our organization,” said KAP President Bill Campbell. “She brings with her a wealth of agricultural and communications experience that will build on the strong foundation we have at KAP.”

Before joining KAP, Mahoney was the director of communications and stakeholder relations for Cereals Canada. She was also a steering committee member for the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Crops (CRSC) and supported the development of the CRSC’s code of practice. Mahoney is a board member for the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame and Farmers Abroad Canada. She was formerly chair of the Healthy Grains Institute.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in human ecology from the University of Manitoba and a certificate in human resource management from Red River College.

“I am excited to work for Manitoba’s agricultural producers,” said Mahoney. “Agriculture is a key economic driver and there are many opportunities for sustained growth through collaboration across the sector."

Mahoney will replace Patty Rosher, who was recently appointed Assistant Chief Commissioner with the Canadian Grain Commission.

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