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Mississippi Food Network Appoints Kari Coughlin As Chief Executive Officer
PRIVATEAug 04, 2026•5 days ago
Position
Chief Executive Officer
Company
Mississippi Food Network
Description
The Mississippi Food Network has appointed Kari Coughlin as its new CEO following a national search. Coughlin aims to shift the focus towards measuring community health and stability through food access.
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