Glenn Blumhorst is President and CEO of the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA), a national membership organization for individuals influenced by the Peace Corps experience, whose mission is “to champion lifelong commitment to Peace Corps ideals.” Blumhorst is a senior corporate executive and international development professional with extensive expertise in non-profit organization leadership, agriculture development and community development. He has over 25 years of resident and/or short-term experience in more than 30 countries. Prior to joining the NPCA, he enjoyed an illustrious 18-year career with ACDI/VOCA, most recently leading the establishment and successful growth of ACDI/VOCA’s worldwide community development practice area as Managing Director. He has also served as Chief of Party on several USAID-funded programs throughout South America. Blumhorst launched his career by serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala (1988-91). He holds a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, both from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He is a licensed private pilot.