FIRESTONE, CO – The National Honey Board (NHB) has unanimously selected Margaret Lombard as Chief Executive Office (CEO), effective December 29, 2014.

“After a thorough selection process, the Board is delighted to announce Margaret will lead the NHB as we navigate through the evolving and expanding landscape of the honey industry,” said Brent Barkman, Chairman of the NHB.

According to a press release, Lombard has succeeded the NHB’s past CEO Bruce Boynton, who announced his desire to retire in early 2014 after nearly 26 years of service to the honey industry.

Barkman added, “Margaret has extensive experience in food marketing and a comprehensive understanding of the food industry. I have no doubt that she is the right person to take the helm at NHB.”

Margaret has almost 25 years in the food industry. She has held a variety of leadership positions, including VP of Marketing for Raley’s Supermarkets and VP of Shopper Marketing for a national advertising agency. Her clients include Mission Foods, Blue Diamond Almonds and Avocados from Mexico.

“I am honored to have been chosen by the Board to lead the NHB into the next exciting era,” said Margaret. “The NHB is doing some amazing work and is perfectly poised for growth as the trend towards natural ingredients continues to explode. I look forward to working with our Board and our staff in driving growth for the entire industry.”

She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Design from the University of California, Davis and a Master of Business Administration degree from California State University, Sacramento.

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