MN Native Takes Leadership Role in Maryland

Effective August 13, Katie Zenk will be the new executive director of the Maryland Food Center Authority. Zenk is a Danube, Minnesota native who spent the past 12 years in Washington, D.C. in the private and public sector. Zenk served as a senior advisor to Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and was the deputy undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs. She also served on the House Agriculture Committee staff and managed federal policy for Land O’Lakes.