7-8 IAT Dairy CEO

 The Board of Directors of the Idaho Dairy Products Commission announced that Karianne Fallow has been selected as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer. Here is Communications Director Cheri Chase: “With more than 15 years of experience in Public Affairs, Strategic Communication and Government and Regulatory Relations, Karianne is the right person to lead the Commission in promoting Idaho’s dairy products.  Karianne most recently served as Director of Public Affairs for Boise-based Red Sky. Prior to that, she served for five years on the Government Relations and Public Affairs team at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. In addition, she managed and directed Government Relations efforts for Albertsons.”

Karianne serves as President of Go Lead Idaho, an organization that seeks to develop women leaders in the private, public and non-profit sectors. She is also Vice-Chair of the Eagle Historic Preservation Commission.  Ms. Fallow was hired by the Board after a significant search. She will take office on July 8, 2013. Karianne will work closely with current Administrator, Deana Sessions, who has been serving the organization nearly 35 years.