John Keeling

John Keeling is a multi-faceted professional with extensive experience in business development and leadership roles. He currently serves as the Board Growth Group Lead and President of the Board of Directors at Legacy Farms Virginia.2 Additionally, Keeling holds the position of Senior Vice President of Business Development at The Motley Fool and is a Venture Partner at Motley Fool Ventures.2

Keeling's professional background includes:

1. Executive Vice President and CEO of the National Potato Council since 2002, where he oversees activities related to trade, plant health, environment, tax, and potato research.5

2. Senior Vice President at The Motley Fool, focusing on business development.24

3. Business Advisor at Zenaviv Inc.2

4. Board member for several organizations, including Upskill, Homecare.com, and 2Gether-International.2

Outside of his professional roles, Keeling co-owns a 150-acre cattle operation in Buckingham County, Virginia, with his brother and helps manage a fourth-generation family farm and ranch properties in Texas.1 He also has a 150-acre hobby farm in central Virginia that serves as a quiet getaway.1

Keeling's educational background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics from Washington and Lee University5
• Master's degree in Agricultural Economics from Virginia Tech5
• He also pursued doctoral studies at Stanford University2

John Keeling is known for his leadership skills, intelligence, and commitment to his work and family.3 His diverse experience spans agriculture, business development, and policy work, making him a valuable asset to the organizations he serves.