Mark Hayden

Mark Hayden brings decades of experience supporting pork producers through equipment, service, and operational infrastructure solutions. His leadership style is grounded in accountability, responsiveness, and building long-term relationships across the industry.

Mark earned a bachelor’s degree from Minnesota State University–Mankato and serves as Director of Sales for Automated Production (AP). He oversees business strategy, sales execution, technical support teams, and operations at the company’s Sioux City distribution center. His work supports producers nationwide with the tools and systems necessary for efficient production.

Mark has been engaged at both state and national levels in industry leadership efforts that strengthen collaboration between producers and allied partners. He remains focused on labor availability, regulatory clarity, foreign animal disease prevention, and protecting producers’ freedom to operate.