Curtis promoted to associate general counsel for Ohio Farm Bureau
Leah Curtis of Canal Winchester has been named associate general counsel for Ohio Farm Bureau.
Read MoreJodi Beekman of Centerburg has been named chief financial officer for Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
Jodi Beekman of Centerburg has been named chief financial officer for Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
In her role, Beekman will be responsible for coordinating the accounting and finance of the organization, subsidiary companies and management contracts. She will provide oversight for the organization as it relates to tax filing on federal, state and local levels and oversee the financial resources of the organization as it relates to investments and daily cash management.
Beekman will work with the organization’s current CFO Irene Messmer for a period of time before taking sole responsibility for her new position. Messmer plans to retire at the end of May 2024.
Prior to joining Farm Bureau, Beekman spent the previous two years as senior vice president finance and operations at Children’s Hunger Alliance and 13 years as vice president of finance and administration at Experience Columbus.
Beekman received her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and is a certified public accountant. Her father, Dr. James Henschen, was a large animal veterinarian in the state of Ohio for more than 50 years.
Ohio Farm Bureau is the state’s largest and most influential farm and food organization. Its mission is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities. Learn more at ohiofarmbureau.org.
This is a news release for use by journalists. Questions should be directed to Ty Higgins, 614-246-8231 or [email protected].
Editors: A high-resolution photo of Mrs. Beekman is available for download.
Leah Curtis of Canal Winchester has been named associate general counsel for Ohio Farm Bureau.
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