The Nationwide Pork Producers Council (NPPC) proudly pronounces the induction of recent officers and the election of members to its board of administrators.

“We’re thrilled to welcome these completed people to NPPC’s board of administrators,” mentioned NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys. “Their various backgrounds and confirmed monitor data will present invaluable views and strategic insights because the pork trade navigates the challenges and alternatives forward.”

The 2024-2025 NPPC board officers are as follows [Read full bios here]:

• Lori Stevermer of Easton, Minnesota, was elected NPPC president.
  Stevermer, co-owner of Path’s Finish Farm, has a wealthy historical past of advocating for the pork trade at native, state and nationwide ranges, beforehand serving on the manager board of the Minnesota Pork Producers Affiliation. Throughout her yr serving as NPPC president-elect, she exemplified her management and unwavering dedication to the trade by testifying earlier than Congress, driving a legislative answer on California Proposition 12 and represented the trade at worldwide commerce conferences.
• Duane Stateler of McComb, Ohio, was elected as president-elect.
  Stateler, a fifth-generation pork producer, co-operates Stateler Household Farms along with his son Anthony, overseeing a complete operation that manages 15,600 head yearly and oversees 1,600 acres of crop manufacturing of corn, soybeans and wheat. Duane actively represents producers on nationwide committees and engages in numerous agricultural associations in Ohio.
• Rob Brenneman of Washington, Iowa has been chosen as the brand new vp.
  Brenneman owns and operates Brenneman Pork with operations that embody roughly 50,000 sows and markets round 1.5 million pigs yearly. Elected to the NPPC board of administrators in 2021, Brenneman has served quite a few organizations, together with the Nationwide Pork Board, Iowa Pork Producers Affiliation and Washington County Pork Producers.
• Scott Hays of Monroe Metropolis, Missouri, will function NPPC rapid previous president.
  Hays is a fifth-generation pork producer and has been concerned in lots of facets of manufacturing. Hays additionally represents producers on numerous state and nationwide committees, most not too long ago it was introduced he’ll function govt director of the Missouri Pork Affiliation.

With gratitude and appreciation, the NPPC thanks two esteemed departing board members, Terry Wolters and Craig Anderson. Their unwavering dedication, strategic insights and invaluable contributions have considerably formed and superior NPPC’s mission.

Newly elected NPPC board members, serving as much as two consecutive three-year phrases:

• Edward Reed, Three Rivers, Michigan
• Neill Westerbeek, Clinton, North Carolina

Present NPPC board of administrators:

• Francis Forst, Lamar, Missouri
• Pat Hord, Bucyrus, Ohio
• Bob Ivey, Goldsboro, North Carolina
• Todd Marotz, Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
• Dwight Mogler, Lester, Iowa
• Dr. Jeremy Pittman, Waverly, Virginia
• Jeb Stevens, Osgood, Indiana
• Russ Vering, Howells, Nebraska
• Craig Edsill, Hatfield, Pennsylvania, Packer Processor Trade Council consultant
• Steve Malakowsky, Mankato, Minnesota, Alliance consultant

NPPC’s nominating committee for a two-year time period:

• William Knapke, Fort Restoration, Ohio
• Jason Propst, Toledo, Illinois

Elected on the pork trade’s annual enterprise assembly, the Nationwide Pork Trade Discussion board, the board members will collaborate intently with the prevailing management group to steer NPPC towards reaching its strategic targets and enhancing membership worth.