Entries by Minnesota Pork Producers Association

Minnesota Pork Consolidates to One Board of Directors

As part of Minnesota Pork’s 2021 Strategic Planning session, together the MPB and MPPA board members directed the formation of a taskforce to consider structuring our organizational leadership so that a joint board of directors oversaw the work of the voluntary membership organization and mandatory checkoff organization. That taskforce met and provided a recommendation to […]

Jill Resler Named Minnesota Pork CEO

Mankato, MN – The Minnesota Pork Producers Association (MPPA) announces Jill Resler will be the organization’s next CEO, effective immediately. Resler has held multiple roles in her 13-year tenure with Minnesota Pork, most recently serving as chief operating officer (COO) and interim CEO. Resler, a Minnesota-native, brings significant experience leading programs to promote pork and […]

Wolters, Stevermer, and Malakowsky Lead National Pork Producers Council

From the National Pork Producers Council LOUISVILLE, KY, March 11, 2022 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) today installed new officers and elected members to its board of directors at its annual business meeting — the National Pork Industry Forum — held here. Terry Wolters of Pipestone, Minnesota, was elevated to president of the organization […]

Baack, Schafer and Schwartz Elected to MPPA Board

MANKATO, Minn. – Vince Baack, North Mankato; Brandon Schafer, Goodhue; and Tim Schwartz, Sleepy Eye were elected to the Minnesota Pork Producers Association (MPPA) during the Annual Meeting held on Wednesday, February 16, at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato following the Minnesota Pork Congress. MPPA Board members are elected to three-year […]

Preisler to Retire as CEO of Minnesota Pork

David Preisler, long-time CEO of the Minnesota Pork Producers Association and Minnesota Pork Board, announced his plans to retire from the organization effective June 1, 2022.  Preisler notified the Board of his plans at its Board meeting on December 16. His retirement will mark nearly 28 years leading the Pork association and representing the interests […]