The chief executive of the United Soybean Board has stepped down from his position, the organization announced. Lucas Lentsch departed his leadership role immediately after serving the agricultural checkoff organization for two years.
Darryl Chatman, who serves as executive vice president for compliance, will take over as temporary chief executive while the board conducts its search process. According to a statement provided to Brownfield Ag News, the United Soybean Board plans to launch a thorough recruitment process to find a permanent successor.
The organization has not disclosed the specific reasons behind Lentsch’s departure from the leadership position.
