Milling Journal

On Tuesday, June 2, 2009, the Milling Journal spoke with Melinda Farris, executive vice president of the International Association of Operative Millers'(IAOM) on her thoughts on the 113th annual conference, International Milling Education Fund update, a new position at IAOM, and district meeting updates.

Highlights of the Podcast

• Farris gives her impressions of the 113th Annual IAOM Conference and Expo.

• Farris explains what she thought were the best aspects of the conference and some improvements which may need to be made.

• Update on the IMEF Fund.

• Farris gives district updates as well as discussing a new position that will soon be filled at IAOM.

Melinda Farris' Biography

Melinda was promoted to the position of executive vice president in October 2007, after serving as interim executive vice president since June 2007.

She is responsible for implementing board policies, managing the association's overall operations and staff, as well as IAOM’s in-house publications, which include the International Miller, membership directory and website.

Melinda joined IAOM in November 2004 as director of communications, and played a key role in several projects, including formation of the Eurasia District and upgrades to IAOM communications.

Prior to joining IAOM, she was communications manager for the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia.

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