2007 PRESS RELEASES

October 10, 2007
VDACS SELECTS CHARLES GREEN AS MARKETING DIVISION DIRECTOR
Contact: Marion Horsley, 804.225.3820

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has selected Charles Green as the new Director of the Division of Marketing.  He began his new duties October 2, 2007.  Green previously served as Project Manager with VDACS’ Agribusiness Development Services.

The Division’s goal is to assist Virginia’s wide array of growers and agribusinesses in moving more and more of their products into markets both here and around the world.  In his new position, Green will direct a division that includes International Marketing, Commodity Services, Sales and Marketing, Direct Marketing and Livestock Marketing.

“Charles’ unique blend of professional, educational, and personal experiences and attributes made him the correct choice to be the new Marketing Director.  He is the right person to achieve Governor Kaine’s goal of increasing and promoting the Department’s marketing efforts on behalf of the Commonwealth’s growers and producers,” said Todd P. Haymore, VDACS Commissioner.  “I am pleased to announce his selection and I know that Virginia’s agriculture industry and the citizens of the Commonwealth will benefit from his service.”

Prior to his work at VDACS, Charles Green served as an International Marketing Specialist and as Director of International Marketing for the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.  He also worked as a Corporate Transportation Manager for Coastal Lumber Company in Weldon, North Carolina.

Green earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Management: Forest Products from Virginia Tech as well as a Masters in Business Administration from Campbell University.