Dr. Paul Sundberg obtained the Distinguished Service Award on the Nationwide Pork Trade Discussion board in early March in Rosemont, Illinois, for his career-long dedication to bettering the pork trade.  

Dr. Paul Sundberg’s 40+ yr profession illustrates his unwavering dedication to animal well being and trade innovation. Most lately, Dr. Sundberg led the trade as the primary govt director of the Swine Well being Data Heart (SHIC) when it was developed with Pork Checkoff funds in 2015. Previous to that, he served America’s pig farmers working for nationwide pork organizations, along with working towards veterinary drugs for 10 years.

“Iowa pig farmers congratulate Dr. Sundberg for receiving this award and respect his continued dedication to bettering swine well being,” mentioned Pat McGonegle, CEO of the Iowa Pork Producers Affiliation. “Paul has performed an integral function in serving to the U.S. pork trade take an lively method to coping with rising animal illness threats and serving to producers be higher ready for a possible outbreak.”

The Distinguished Service Award, offered yearly by the Nationwide Pork Board (NPB), is a becoming tribute to Dr. Sundberg’s intensive profession and contributions to the betterment of the U.S. pork trade. His forward-thinking initiatives, collaboration and management in difficult instances have set new requirements for excellence and integrity throughout the trade. 

“Dr. Sundberg was among the best bosses you possibly can ever have. He lived by his motto, rent good individuals, and get out of their manner,” says Dr. Patrick Webb, assistant chief veterinarian for NPB. “As a boss and mentor, he was at all times current and supportive. Paul is a strategist, and he might at all times see the larger image and level his employees in the appropriate course to be the best and impactful to the trade within the work they completed.”  

The assist and involvement of Dr. Sundberg’s spouse, Deb, and their daughters, together with their deep-rooted connection to the neighborhood, spotlight the non-public dedication behind his skilled achievements. This familial basis underpins Dr. Sundberg’s holistic method to management, emphasizing the significance of neighborhood engagement and the function of training in fostering the subsequent era of trade leaders. 

“It’s an honor to be acknowledged with this award,” Sundberg mirrored. “I’ve been blessed to have a profession working with sensible and devoted Checkoff employees, pork producers, veterinarians, lecturers and plenty of others.” 

The pork trade congratulates Dr. Sundberg for his profound dedication to animal well being and trade management.  

Dr. Sundberg accomplished his veterinary drugs curriculum and grasp’s diploma in medical science/preventive drugs at Iowa State College. He additionally earned a doctorate diploma in veterinary microbiology with a specialty in preventive drugs from Iowa State College. He’s board licensed within the American School of Veterinary Preventive Medication and is a previous president of the School.

Dr. Sundberg is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Affiliation, the American Affiliation of Swine Veterinarians and the Iowa Veterinary Medical Affiliation.

Paul and his spouse Debra dwell in Ames, Iowa.

Go to porkcheckoff.org for extra details about Sundberg’s longstanding achievements.