CHS Inc. has appointed Sarah Bovim as Vice President, Government Affairs. She brings over 17 years of experience leading government affairs and public policy for Whirlpool Corp. and Albertsons Companies.
Before working in the private sector, Bovim served as a Senior US Trade Negotiator at the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) during both Democratic and Republican administrations. She has also worked as an economist for the US Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, and The World Bank.
Bovim succeeds Jim Zappa, who will retire on April 3, 2023, as Head of Government Affairs. Zappa joined CHS in 2015 as General Counsel and held various leadership roles within the organization.