A United Potato Front: The 2026 CEO Roundtable

About this episode

This episode features top leaders of the U.S. potato industry discussing organizational alignment and challenges faced in 2025.

Recorded live at Potato Expo 2026 in Dallas, this special episode brings together the top leadership of the U.S. potato industry. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles, Potatoes USA CEO Blair Richardson, and United Potato Growers of America President and CEO Mark Klompein join host Lane Nordlund to discuss the power of organizational alignment. The three leaders reflect on a volatile 2025 marked by the establishment of the "Make America Healthy Again" commission, looming tariff threats, and...

People in this episode

Host: Lane Nordlund

Guests: Kam Quarles, Blair Richardson, Mark Klompein

Topics covered

• potato industry
• organizational alignment
• leadership
• tariff threats
• health initiatives

Keywords

• potato industry
• leadership
• tariffs
• health commission
• Potato Expo

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Potato Council, Potatoes USA, United Potato Growers of America

Places: Dallas

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