Interim Executive Director Named For Florida Department Of Citrus
July 22, 2015 The Florida Citrus Commission (FCC) has unanimously appointed Shannon Shepp as interim executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus.
Shepp has served as the Department’s deputy executive director since August 2013, where she has been responsible for overseeing administrative operations as well as nutrition, quality, and economic research. She assumes executive director duties starting immediately.
Commissioners appointed Shepp as interim leader after unanimously accepting the resignation of Doug Ackerman, who resigned on Monday after nearly four years in the position.
“The Commission is very fortunate to have someone as experienced and competent as Shannon Shepp on the Department staff,” said Marty McKenna, chairman of the FCC. “Her appointment today was without controversy. She has served our industry well for many years, and she will continue to do so now in this interim role.”
Prior to joining the Department, Shepp served for 12 years with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Most recently, Shepp was the deputy commissioner of agriculture responsible for the divisions of Plant Industry, Fruit and Vegetables, Marketing and Development, Animal Industry, and Food Nutrition and Wellness. She also served as the director of the division of fruits and vegetables for six years.
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