National FFA CEO Mark Poeschl resigns

INDIANAPOLIS — After four and a half years serving as the CEO of the National FFA Organization and National FFA Foundation, Mark Poeschl has resigned.

“It’s been my distinct honor to serve in this role since August 2016. I know I haven’t always made everyone happy; I know there have been challenges we have faced during my tenure, but my intentions have been for the best interests of FFA and our student members,” Poeschl said.

“I’m proud of what we have accomplished together, but now it’s time for the next CEO of FFA to step in and make their mark and to lead the next stage for National FFA with your good support and enthusiasm.”

His resignation was effective Jan. 15.

National FFA Advisor and Board Chair James Woodard noted Poeschl informed the group that he had decided to end his role as National FFA CEO on Jan. 14.

“The board wishes Mark well, and we acknowledge the impact he has made in the last four and a half years as National FFA leader. The Joint Governance Committee will now come together to have meaningful discussions and chart a course to identify the next CEO of National FFA,” Woodard said.