Lowell Randel currently serves as Senior Vice President of Government and Legal Affairs for the Global Cold Chain Alliance. He brings over 25 years of experience working on food and agriculture policy issues in Washington DC ranging from private sector representation to government service.  

For the past 11 years, he has been responsible for advancing the cold chain industry’s interests with the government officials and helps association member’s deal with regulatory compliance.  Lowell also actively works with GCCA development projects and advises on cold chain policies, standards and industry best practices.

Lowell served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations at the United States Department of Agriculture, and worked closely with the Secretary of Agriculture and across all USDA agencies to coordinate legislative policy and provide a link between Department and Congress.  

Lowell holds a Bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics and Master’s degree in agricultural development, and a Juris Doctorate.