There will be a new chair at the helm for Manitoba Egg Farmers (MEF), after it was announced that Ed Kleinsasser will be stepping down from the position due to health concerns.

Kleinsasser had been chair of the organization since 2009, and will remain on the board as Director of District 5.

Following the Annual General Meeting on March 8, the Board of Directors elected Harold Froese as Chair and Catherine Kroeker-Klassen as Vice-Chair.

“It is my intention to serve the egg and pullet farmers of Manitoba to the best of my ability,” said Froese. “I look forward to working with MEF’s executive team, our industry and government partners, and my fellow board directors as we tackle the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities that lie ahead.”

Froese previously served as chair for two years in the late 80's, then again from 1991 to 2000.

Kroeker-Klassen is the first woman to assume an executive position on the MEF board.