The Florida Turfgrass Association (FTGA) announced Casey Wohl Pace is the organization’s new executive director. She will manage the 900-member organization’s daily operations, develop relationships with allied associations, serve as the industry’s spokesperson, and direct the strategic long-term direction of the association.
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Wohl Pace previously worked for Florida Citrus Mutual as director of public affairs. In this capacity, she served as chief-of-staff and assisted the c.e.o. in directing all activities of the statewide association comprised of 10,000 citrus grower members focusing on issues such as international trade, pest and disease, labor as well as legislative and regulatory affairs. She has experience in association management, industry representation, public affairs advocacy, media relations, crisis communications, reputation management, grassroots communication, issues management, strategic planning, fundraising and special events.
Prior to joining Florida Citrus Mutual, she worked for the Florida Phosphate Council.
"The FTGA is very pleased to announce the hiring of Casey Wohl Pace as our executive director,” says FTGA president Matt Taylor, CGCS. “The past few years have seen tremendous growth in the FTGA and our industry, and Casey will be a great addition to our organization as we continue that growth."
Wohl Pace has a master’s degree in agricultural communications from the University of Florida and a bachelor’s degree in environmental policy from Rollins College. She is from Sebring, Fla. where her family is in the agriculture and real estate business, and she currently serves as president of the Agriculture Institute of Florida.
FTGA, founded in 1953, advocates for and promotes the turfgrass industry with research, continuing education, and networking opportunities for turfgrass professionals.
For more information, visit www.ftga.org.