Food Export USA Welcomes New Team Members to Support Continued Growth and Member Engagement

FOOD EXPORT USA WELCOMES NEW TEAM MEMBERS TO SUPPORT CONTINUED GROWTH AND MEMBER ENGAGEMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Philadelphia, PA (April 7, 2026) - Food Export USA is pleased to announce the addition of two new team members, further strengthening the organization’s ability to support U.S. food and agricultural exporters in expanding their global reach.

As Food Export continues to enhance how it connects suppliers to international opportunities through strategic programming, marketing, and relationship-driven support, the organization has welcomed Danyelle Thornton as Marketing Manager and Austin Warner as Liaison. Both will be based out of Food Export’s Philadelphia office.

Danyelle Thornton joins Food Export with more than eight years of experience in growth marketing, CRM strategy, and digital engagement. She has led integrated marketing initiatives across mission-driven organizations, with a focus on audience development, lifecycle marketing, and data-informed storytelling. In her role as Marketing Manager, Thornton will lead the organization’s marketing strategy, including digital engagement and content development designed to drive program participation and measurable export growth.

Austin Warner joins Food Export as a Liaison, supporting supplier and state member engagement across the organization’s Midwest and Northeast regions. Warner brings a strong background in account management and relationship development, with experience managing national client portfolios, leading full-cycle recruitment efforts, and driving retention through strategic outreach. In his role, he will work closely with suppliers to connect them with Food Export’s programs and services, helping them identify and act on global growth opportunities.

“We’re building a team that not only supports our partners, but actively drives their growth,” said Trish James, Chief Growth Officer of Food Export. “Danyelle brings a modern, data-driven approach to marketing that will help us better engage suppliers and tell our story in a more meaningful way. Austin adds a strong relationship focus and a passion for connecting people to opportunity. We’re thrilled to have them onboard and excited to welcome them to the Food Export family.”

These additions further strengthen Food Export’s commitment to supporting small and mid-sized businesses in achieving global growth. Investing in its team positions the organization to deliver meaningful results to its partners.

About Food Export

Driven by a mission to help U.S. food and agricultural companies compete and succeed globally, Food Export Association of the Midwest USA (Food Export–Midwest) and Food Export USA–Northeast (Food Export–Northeast) are nonprofit organizations that support U.S. exporters in starting and expanding international sales. In partnership with the agricultural promotion agencies of 23 member states, Food Export delivers exporter education, market entry support, and targeted promotion to connect U.S. suppliers with qualified international buyers and grow demand for U.S.-grown and U.S.-made food, agricultural, and seafood products. The organizations are funded through the Market Access Program, administered by the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service.

To partner with us or learn more, visit foodexport.org.

Contact:

Trish James
Chief Growth Officer

215-599-9743

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