Randy Hardy speaks about John Keeling during the latter’s retirement party at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
John Keeling, right, hugs RJ Andrus as Keeling is given a custom-made pair of boots at his retirement part on July 11, 2019.
John Keeling, longtime CEO of the National Potato Council, expects a gift during his retirement party on July 11, 2019.
John Keeling, second from left, is given a standing ovation by members of the National Potato Council during his retirement party.
John Keeling was all smiles as he watched a slideshow of his career during a retirement party at the National Potato Council summer meetings.
Randy Hardy of Oakley, Idaho, tells a story during John Keeling’s retirement party.
Cully Easterday of Pasco, Washington, listens to speeches during John Keeling’s retirement party. Easterly was the National Potato Council board president for 2018.
John Keeling was all smiles as he watched a slideshow of his career during a retirement party at the National Potato Council summer meetings.
Attendees watch a slideshow of John Keeling’s career during his retirement celebration at the National Potato Council summer meetings in July 2019.
John Keeling, center, speaks with his son, Rob, left, and Chris Voigt, right, of the Washington State Potato Commission.
National Potato Council CEO John Keeling, center, watches a slideshow of his career during a retirement celebration in his honor on July 11, 2019.
The cake at John Keeling’s retirement party. Keeling was the CEO of the National Potato Council from 2002 through June 30, 2019.
Tamas Houlihan of the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association speaks during John Keeling’s retirement celebration.
National Potato Council CEO John Keeling, center, watches a slideshow of his career during a retirement celebration in his honor on July 11, 2019.
Attendees of John Keeling’s retirement party listen to toasts to him at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
Attendees of John Keeling’s retirement party were encouraged to wear white, button-up shirts and jeans as a tribute to Keeling’s preferred attire.
Randy Mullen of Pasco, Washington, smiles as he listens to stories about John Keeling.
From left, Kam Quarles, Mike Wenkel, Hollee Alexander and Hillary Hutchins of the National Potato Council enjoy a moment during John Keeling’s retirement party.
Attendees of John Keeling’s retirement party were encouraged to wear white, button-up shirts and jeans as a tribute to Keeling’s preferred attire.
