Board and Staff
President
Terry Wolters
Pipestone, MN
President-Elect
Scott Hays
Monroe City, MO
Vice President
Lori Stevermer
Easton, MN
Craig Andersen
Centerville, SDRob Brenneman
Washington, IAJason Brester
Sioux City, IABob Ivey
Goldsboro, NCDr. Jeremy Pittman
Waverly, VAJeb Stevens
Osgood, INDuane Stateler
McComb, OHRuss Vering
Howells, NEPat Hord
Bucyrus, OHDwight Mogler
Alvord, IASteve Malakowsky
Mankato, MNJen Sorenson
Served from 2021–2022 | Ankeny, IAJen Sorenson
Served from 2021–2022 | Ankeny, IAHoward (AV) Roth
Served from 2020–2021 | Wauzeka, WIDavid Herring
Served from 2019–2020 | Lillington, N.C.Jim Heimerl
Served from 2018–2019 | Johnstown, OHKen Maschhoff
Served from 2017–2018 | Carlyle, ILJohn Weber
Served from 2016–2017 | Dysart, IARon Prestage, DVM
Served from 2015–2016 | Camden, SCHoward Hill, DVM
Served from 2014–2015 | Cambridge, IARandy Spronk
Served from 2013–2014 | Edgerton, MNR.C. Hunt
Served from 2012–2013 | Wilson, NCDoug Wolf
Served from 2011–2012 | Lancaster, WISam Carney
Served from 2010–2011 | Adair, IADon Butler
Served from 2009–2010 | Clinton, NCBryan Black
Served from 2008–2009 | Canal Winchester, OHJill Appell
Served from 2007–2008 | Altona, ILJoy Philippi
Served from 2006–2007 | Bruning, NEDon Buhl
Served from 2005–2006 | Tyler, MNKeith Berry
Served from 2004–2005 | Green Castle, INJon Caspers
Served from 2003–2004 | Swaledale, IADavid Roper
Served from 2002–2003 | Kimberly, IDBarbara Determan
Served from 2001–2002 | Early, IACraig Jarolimek
Served from 2000–2001 | Forest River, NDJohn McNutt
Served from 1999–2000 | Tipton, IADonna Reifschneider
Served from 1998–1999 | Smithton, ILJerry King
Served from 1997–1998 | Victoria, ILRobert Ruggles
Served from 1996–1997 | Mesa, AZR.H. "Moe" Mohesky
Served from 1995–1996 | Sharpsburg, NCGlen Keppy
Served from 1994–1995 | Eldridge, IAKarl Johnson
Served from 1993–1994 | Mankato, MNTim Rose
Served from 1992–1993John Hardin
Served from 1991–1992 | Danville, INMichael Wehler
Served from 1990–1991 | Plain, WIDon Gingerich
Served from 1989–1990Ray Hankes
Served from 1988–1989 | Gibson City, ILTom Miller
Served from 1987–1988Ron Kahle
Served from 1985–1986 | Mansfield, TXWayne Walter
Served from 1983–1984 | Cape Coral, FLJohn Saunders
Served from 1981–1982 | Osborn, MOWilliam Buller
Served from 1979–1980John Soorholtz
Served from 1978–1979Virgil Rosendale
Served from 1976–1977 | Gibson City, ILGerald Beattie
Served from 1974–1975T. Euel Liner
Served from 1972–1973Roy Keppy
Served from 1970–1971Albert Gehlback
Served from 1968–1969William Rothenberger
Served from 1966–1967James Peterson
Served from 1964–1965Laverne "Dutch" Johnson
Served from 1961–1963James B. Nance
Served from 1957–1960Wilbur Plager
Served from 1954–1956Trang Anderson
Office ManagerDr. Anna Forseth
Director of Animal HealthDr. Anna Forseth
As Director of Animal Health, Dr. Forseth works on pre-harvest animal health and public health issues. These include animal welfare, antimicrobial use and resistance, and foreign animal disease prevention and preparedness. Dr. Forseth works closely with Dr. Wagstrom and reports to NPPC Science and Technology Legal Counsel Andrew Bailey.Andrew Bailey
Science & Technology, Legal CounselAndrew Bailey
As Science & Technology Counsel, Bailey will partner with the Vice President of Global Government Affairs to manage advocacy of NPPC science and technology policies. These policies include, but are not limited to, animal welfare, animal heath, and food safety. The Science & Technology Counsel works closely and collaboratively with NPPC’s Chief Veterinarian and the Vice President of Industry Relations, based in Des Moines, Iowa.Trachelle Carr
International Technical Services SpecialistTrachelle Carr
The International Technical Services Specialist assists the NPPC Director of International Affairs, Maria Zieba, with sanitary & phytosanitary (SPS) barriers to trade. Additionally, she works on market access issues that face the U.S. pork industry from an international trade perspective.Holly Cook
Staff EconomistHolly Cook
As the staff economist, Holly provides economic research, analyses, and other support as needed to NPPC staff across all advocacy issue areas including antitrust, competition, environment, finance, infrastructure, international trade, labor, production, science and technology, tax and transportation. In particular, she works closely with the Manager of Competition, labor, and tax on all matters involving competition and the buying and selling of hogs and pork.Jack Detiveaux
Manager of Competition, Labor and Tax IssuesJack Detiveaux
The manager of competition, labor and tax issues is the point person for NPPC on mandatory price reporting, issues related to buying and selling hogs and pork, labor issues, budget and appropriations issues, tax, and industry economic issues. This position reports to NPPC Vice President and Counsel, Global Government Affairs Nick Giordano and is a registered lobbyist.
Michael Formica
Assistant Vice President and General CounselMichael Formica
In his capacity as Assistant Vice President and General Counsel Michael Formica works with federal agencies, the White House and congressional lawmakers on regulatory and legal issues impacting pork and livestock producers.Jack Frye
Manager of Congressional RelationsJack Frye
As the Manager of Congressional Relations Jack Frye assists NPPC’s Vice President and Counsel, Global Government Affairs, Nick Giordano in managing the advocacy of NPPC policies with members of Congress and staff. He works closely and collaboratively with all NPPC issue managers to ensure maximum success of NPPC initiatives and its agenda. Frye reports to Giordano and is a registered lobbyist.
Nick Giordano
Vice President and Counsel, Global Government AffairsNick Giordano
Nick Giordano is Vice President and Counsel, Global Government Affairs. He leads NPPC’s DC office and is involved in all aspects of policy issues as they impact the interests of U.S. pork producers. Those issues include, but are not limited to, agriculture; economic; energy; environment; food; immigration; production; science & technology, tax, and tradeLiz Wagstrom
Chief VeterinarianLiz Wagstrom
In her capacity as chief veterinarian, Dr. Liz Wagstrom works on domestic and international animal health and welfare matters and on farm production, public health and food-safety issues.Maria Zieba
Assistant Vice President of International AffairsMaria Zieba
As the Assistant Vice President of International Affairs, Zieba supports NPPC Vice President and Counsel for Global Government Affairs Nick Giordano regarding international policy and NPPC’s trade policy program which focuses on opening, maintaining and increasing market access for U.S. pork.Annemarie Pender
Assistant Vice President of Marketing and CommunicationsAnnemarie Pender
As assistant vice president, marketing and communications, Pender has overall responsibility for NPPC communications strategy, planning and execution. She oversees external communications, including media relations and digital communications and supports NPPC’s public policy, industry relations and resource development teams. Pender reports to NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys.Chase Adams
Manager of Congressional RelationsChase Adams
As the manager of congressional relations, Chase Adams partners with Jack Frye to assist NPPC’s Vice President and Counsel, Global Government Affairs, Nick Giordano in managing the advocacy of NPPC policies with members of Congress and staff. He works closely and collaboratively with all NPPC issue managers to ensure maximum success of NPPC initiatives and its advocacy agenda on Capitol Hill. He and Frye also take the lead on budget and appropriations issues. Adams reports to NPPC Vice President and Counsel, Global Government Affairs Nick Giordano and is a registered lobbyist.Tyler Bettin
Director, Producer ServicesTyler Bettin
The Director of Producer Services’ primary focus will be working with state pork organizations on the retention, recruitment and building of relationships with our producers investing in NPPC’s Strategic Investment Program (SIP). The position plays a large role with SIP investor awareness of NPPC and state organization programs and policies.Craig Boelling
Vice President of Resource DevelopmentCraig Boelling
Craig Boelling is the NPPC Vice President of Resource Development. In this position he is responsible for key resource development areas of NPPC which include the Strategic Investment Program, Allied Industry/Alliance and World Pork Expo.Rebecca Casey
Director, Industry Resource DevelopmentRebecca Casey
The Director of Industry Resource Development works primarily with NPPC’s Pork Alliance program through membership recruitment, retention and sales. This position is also a key member of the World Pork Expo team as they sell sponsorships, raise Pork PAC funds through events and auctions, and work on new business development opportunities for NPPC.Bryan Humphreys
Chief Executive OfficerBryan Humphreys
Bryan Humphreys is Chief Executive Officer of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). In this position, he is responsible for the overall implementation of all NPPC programs. Humphreys’ position requires him to spend time in both Des Moines, Iowa, the national office of NPPC, and in Washington, D.C.Doug Fricke
Director of Trade Show MarketingDoug Fricke
Doug Fricke serves as Director of Trade Show Marketing for the National Pork Producers Council’s World Pork Expo and the Iowa Pork Congress. In this joint position, he focuses on developing relationships with exhibiting companies (booth sales) and attendees to ensure that these events continue to offer a valuable service.Halicia Hamlett
Investor and Member SupportHalicia Hamlett
As investor and member support, Hamlett serves as the primary support to the resource development team on the day-to-day activities of membership. In this position she works with investors, packers, processors, and allied industry as needed. This position reports to NPPC Vice President of Resource Development Craig Boelling.