Georgia Peanut Commission Welcomes Taylor Arnold as New Executive Director

The Georgia Peanut Commission is celebrating an exciting new chapter as it welcomes Taylor Arnold as its next executive director. Arnold steps into the role following the remarkable tenure of Don Koehler, who is retiring after more than forty years of dedicated service to Georgia’s peanut industry.

Arnold brings a strong blend of agricultural leadership and hands-on experience. Since 2017, he has served as County Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency in Worth County, overseeing key federal programs that support farmers and leading a team committed to accuracy and compliance. His background also includes a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Mercer University and extensive community involvement.

Commission chairman Joe Boddiford shares the board’s enthusiasm, saying, “We are excited to welcome Taylor Arnold as the next executive director of the Georgia Peanut Commission… We are confident he will continue building on the strong foundation established under Don Koehler’s leadership.”

Arnold echoes that excitement: “I am honored to join the Georgia Peanut Commission… I look forward to continuing the commission’s commitment to research, innovation, and industry collaboration.”

Arnold begins January 1, 2026, as Koehler transitions to senior executive director through July 2026.