The Keystone Potato Producers’ Association (KPPA) Board has announced that Susan Ainsworth will be the next general manager effective September 1, 2023. Until then, there’s a transition with outgoing general manager Dan Sawatzky.

Ainsworth has a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Manitoba and recently completed a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the Shannon School of Business at Cape Breton University. She has worked in various roles within the potato industry in Manitoba during the past 26 years and has experience at numerous levels including retail, government, post-secondary education, industry, and on farm.

Passionate about agricultural education, sustainable food production and community development, Ainsworth was a recent recipient of the Women of Distinction Award in Agriculture. This award recognized her commitment to the community of Westman through vision, creativity, and initiative.

KPPA chair Chad Berry states, “I am pleased that Susan has accepted this responsibility and I am looking forward to working with her.”

Source:  Keystone Potato Producers’ Association April 3, 2023 news release