Calgary, AB – The Canadian Beef Grading Agency (CBGA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Bennett as executive director. Bennett will be taking the helm from current CBGA General Manager Cindy Delaloye who will be retiring after 23 years of dedicated service to the agency.

Since grading privatization in April 1996, the CBGA has delivered third party impartial grading of beef, veal, and bison. In addition, the CBGA expanded basic grading to provide value added services to the industry through certification of branded beef programs. These activities will be continued and enhanced under Bennett’s management.
Bennett brings extensive knowledge and expertise to the role of executive director. In addition to her most recent role as CBGA’s Alberta and British Columbia Grading Supervisor, Bennett’s background in agriculture and administration is a tremendous asset to the agency.

CBGA President Marty Carpenter is pleased to welcome Bennett to the team. “We are excited to welcome Amanda to the CBGA. Her background and grassroots understanding of Canadian grading provides an excellent basis to continue the strong leadership Cindy has established,” he said.

Bennett will be mentoring under Delaloye’s guidance to build a complete understanding of operations and corporate strategy for the agency over the next several months.