The Biopesticide Industry Alliance has named Keith Jones its new Executive Director. Jones is an environmental attorney who previously served as executive director of a land conservation trust in Pennsylvania and as general counsel for several nonprofit organizations including a national trade association in Washington, DC focused on clean water issues.
“On behalf of the BPIA Board of Directors, I congratulate Keith on his selection as our next executive director, and I look forward to seeing BPIA continue to grow under his leadership,” said Rick Melnick, Chairman of the BPIA Board. “The Board engaged in a deliberate and purposeful search process from which Keith stood out as the best candidate to continue BPIA’s growth and efforts to foster the adoption of biopesticide technology. His advocacy experience, vision for our future, and passion for taking BPIA to the next level were keys for his selection.”
Bill Stoneman, BPIA’s current Executive Director, adds: “Keith and I have a plan for the transition to our first full-time executive. I will continue working for BPIA supporting Keith in his new role through the upcoming Semi-Annual Meeting September 16-18 in Arlington, VA. Please join the board and me in welcoming Keith to BPIA.”
