The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), St. Joseph, MI, has welcomed Cedric Calhoun, FASAE, CAE, as its new Executive Director, starting May 1.
Calhoun has more than 20 years of association leadership experience in both executive and consulting roles. Most recently, he was President and CEO of Eclipse Business Strategies, where he led consulting engagements for associations and corporations, driving financial sustainability, organizational alignment, and strategic execution. Previously, Calhoun was CEO of Door & Hardware Institute and Door Security and Safety Foundation, and the former Executive Director of the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals.
Calhoun is an ASAE Fellow and a Certified Association Executive (CAE).
ASABE President Doug Otto praised the selection of Calhoun: “His expertise in organizational development and stakeholder engagement positions him perfectly to guide our Society through the evolving challenges and opportunities in the years ahead. We are confident that under his leadership, ASABE will strengthen its role as a premier global organization supporting professionals who are dedicated to sustainable solutions for food, water, fiber, energy, and the environment.”
Tuft President Jill M. Christie led the national search for this position, in collaboration with ASABE’s Search Committee and leadership.
Founded in 1907, ASABE is a worldwide community of engineers, technology specialists, educators, researchers, and public servants whose work extends the Society’s knowledge and understanding of sustainable agricultural, food, and biological systems.
