Kailee Tkacz Buller

Kailee Tkacz Buller, CAE, serves as the President & CEO of the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) since December 2023 and is currently a member of the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Previously, Kailee held the position of President & CEO at the Edible Oil Producers Association from December 2020 to March 2024. Notable roles at the USDA included Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary and Chief of Staff for Research, Education, and Economics, as well as serving as a Policy Advisor in the Office of Congressional Relations. Additional experience includes roles as Director of Food Policy at the Corn Refiners Association, Director of Government Affairs at SNAC International, and Manager of Government Affairs at the National Grocers Association. Kailee's early career featured positions as a Research Analyst and Koch Associate. Education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, History, and American Politics from the University at Buffalo and further studies at Syracuse University.