Rodale Institute names next CEO

The Rodale Institute in Kutztown has a new leader. 

Jeff Tkach has been named as the global nonprofit’s next CEO. He will begin in his new role April 23, replacing Jeff Moyer, who has held the role since 2019. 

Moyer will remain CEO until Tkach formally assumes the role in April to facilitate an effective transition in leadership. Moyer will then move on to serve as Rodale Institute CEO Emeritus and continue to support and advise the organization.  

“On behalf of the board of directors, we are all thrilled to announce that Jeff Tkach is stepping into the role of CEO,” said Maya Rodale and Roberta Lang, board co-chairs in a statement. “In Tkach’s prior role as Chief Impact Officer for Rodale Institute, he has proven to be dedicated to the organization and its mission and a great contributor to its success. The board of directors is confident that he has the vision, experience, and passion necessary to lead the team and the organization into the future.”  

Tkach expressed excitement for the new role. 

“The values and mission of Rodale Institute have served as guiding principles in my personal and professional pursuits for many decades,” said Tkach. “I’m honored to lead the Institute at this pivotal moment in history—when issues surrounding the climate, human health, and the long-term viability of agricultural land require practical solutions from innovative organizations like Rodale Institute. As the Institute’s next CEO, I promise to work like our future depends on it—because it does.” 

Tkach has served as chief impact officer for Rodale Institute since 2017. In that role, Tkach was responsible for expanding the Institute’s global influence and developing core strategies and partnerships to drive the nonprofit’s philanthropic and programmatic initiatives.  

 Prior to Tkach’s role at Rodale Institute, he served as managing director and vice president of Rodale, Inc.’s Organic Life and Prevention magazines, where he oversaw business objectives and strategic operations for both brands. His past professional experience also includes senior roles at Life Time Fitness and Active Interest Media. In addition, he is a former member of the Rodale Institute Board of Directors, where he served from 2016 – 2017.  

A Pennsylvania native, Tkach holds a bachelor’s degree from Kutztown University.