U.S. Meat Export Federation
Rod Manuel is a skilled marketing and communications professional with extensive experience in strategic brand development and project management. Currently serving as Content & Brand Strategist at the U.S. Meat Export Federation since January 2020, Rod collaborates across departments to enhance brand awareness and develop targeted content strategies. Prior roles include Director of Development & Marketing at Seniors' Resource Center, where Rod led marketing initiatives, and Director of Marketing & Membership at AAA Colorado, where Rod managed a substantial budget and directed comprehensive marketing campaigns. With earlier experience at the U.S. Meat Export Federation and in various editorial and research positions, Rod Manuel holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Illinois State University.
U.S. Meat Export Federation
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is a nonprofit trade association working to create new opportunities and develop existing international markets for U.S. beef, pork, lamb and veal. Headquartered in Denver, USMEF has offices in Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei, Eastern Europe, Mexico City, Monterrey and has l market representatives covering China, the Middle East, Central and South America, Africa and the Caribbean.