Key Takeaways
- Paul Noe has been appointed as the new CEO of the Corn Refiners Association (CRA), succeeding John Bode.
- Noe brings 20 years of experience in public policy and regulatory strategy from previous roles in various organizations.
- CRA aims to continue advocating for corn product policies to support the U.S. agriculture sector and enhance national security.
New Leadership at the Corn Refiners Association
The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) has announced the appointment of Paul Noe as its new president and CEO, set to begin on October 1. Noe is taking over from John Bode, who is retiring after 13 years of leadership at the organization.
CRA Board Chair and Primient CEO Jim Stutelberg praised Noe’s “diverse experience and strategic mindset,” emphasizing that he will be a strong champion for America’s corn refining industry. Noe’s credentials include more than 20 years in senior roles that shaped public policy and regulatory strategy for organizations such as the American Forest & Paper Association and the former Grocery Manufacturers Association, now known as the Consumer Brands Association. His past experience also includes serving as a counselor at the Office of Management and Budget during the George W. Bush Administration and as a senior counsel for three leaders of the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee.
In a press release, Noe highlighted the importance of CRA’s mission, stating, “For more than a century, CRA has championed science- and risk-based policies, and that work is as important now as it has ever been.” He emphasized that the organization will continue to promote sensible laws and regulations to improve the world with corn products.
Additionally, Noe has experience in private practice, where he focused on legal and policy advocacy related to environmental and regulatory issues. He expressed enthusiasm for joining the CRA team, mentioning how his career has been shaped by collaborating with exceptional colleagues on significant policy issues. “I am thrilled to begin this next chapter with the CRA team to help an essential American industry that touches the lives of countless producers and consumers every day,” he stated.
Stutelberg referred to the food and agricultural sectors as a major competitive advantage for the United States and acknowledged the critical role that CRA can play in the legislative landscape. “America’s food and agriculture sectors are poised to continue to lead the way in providing market demand for farmers, creating critical new jobs in rural communities, and protecting American national security,” he said.
Under Noe’s leadership, CRA aims to build upon its strong foundation of advocacy and remain a vital part of critical discussions occurring in Washington and beyond related to the corn refinement industry and its policies.
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