(KAIR)--Atchison based MGP Ingredients names a new Vice President.

CEO Gus Griffin, in a press release, announced that Thomas “T.J” Lynn is named to the role, but will also continue to serve as general counsel and corporate secretary.

The release says he was appointed to those roles in August, 2017.

Griffin, in the release, calls Lynn “a key member of our leadership team,” adding that the responsibilities he performs “are vitally important to supporting MGP's business goals and commitment to growth.”

Griffin calls Lynn's appointment to the role of Vice President “indicative of the tremendous leadership abilities, knowledge, and talents” he brings to MGP.

The release says Lynn, in his general counsel role, has responsibility for commercial matters, corporate compliance obligations, litigation oversight, contracts, and intellectual property and labor/employment laws.

As corporate secretary, his responsibilities include advising the board of directors and senior management on matters relating to relevant federal and state securities laws, and assuring compliance with applicable corporate government requirements and best practices in conjunction with outside counsel.