Released: Jan. 21, 2025

TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission is seeking candidates for the position of executive director. The GPC Board of Directors seek candidates to oversee the management of Commission resources and serve as the staff team leader. During the recent Georgia Peanut Farm Show, Don Koehler, current GPC executive director, announced his plans to retire Aug. 1, 2026.

Founded in 1961, the Georgia Peanut Commission is funded through a grower assessment on all peanuts produced and marketed in Georgia. The Commission carries out programs in the areas of research, education, promotion and advocacy.

“We are looking for someone with a huge passion for agriculture, specifically peanuts,” says Joe Boddiford, GPC chairman.  “The Georgia Peanut Commission needs someone with great leadership qualities, exceptional communication talents and a strong advocate for Georgia’s peanut farmers.”

Ideal candidates will be energetic leaders with experience in agriculture. This position operates in a high-pressure environment and requires a great deal of commitment of time on the part of the individual. It is also a very diverse position which requires an individual with broad vision to truly lead. It requires a combination of depth and vision, people skills, management ability, and dedication to the purpose of the Commission.

For more details about the position and job description, please visit the Georgia Peanut Commission’s website at gapeanuts.com/executivedirector.

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