The National Pork Producers Council has inducted new officers and the election of members to its board of directors for 2024-25.
“We are thrilled to welcome these accomplished individuals to NPPC’s board of directors,” said NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys. “Their diverse backgrounds and proven track records will provide valuable perspectives and strategic insights as the pork industry navigates the challenges and opportunities ahead.”
Lori Stevermer of Easton, Minnesota, was elected NPPC president. Stevermer, co-owner of Trail’s End Farm, previously serving on the executive board of the Minnesota Pork Producers Association. During her year serving as NPPC president-elect, she testified before Congress, driving a legislative solution on California Proposition 12 and represented the industry at international trade conferences.
Other officers
Duane Stateler of McComb, Ohio, was elected as president-elect. Stateler, a fifth-generation pork producer, co-operates Stateler Family Farms with his son Anthony, overseeing a comprehensive operation that manages 15,600 head annually and oversees 1,600 acres of crop production of corn, soybeans and wheat. Duane actively represents producers on national committees and engages in various agricultural associations in Ohio.
Rob Brenneman of Washington, Iowa has been selected as the new vice president.
Brenneman owns and operates Brenneman Pork with operations that include approximately 50,000 sows and markets around 1.5 million pigs annually. Elected to the NPPC board of directors in 2021, Brenneman has served numerous organizations, including the National Pork Board, Iowa Pork Producers Association and Washington County Pork Producers.
Past president
Scott Hays of Monroe City, Missouri, will serve as NPPC immediate past president.
Hays is a fifth-generation pork producer and has been involved in many aspects of production. Hays also represents producers on various state and national committees, most recently it was announced he will serve as executive director of the Missouri Pork Association.
Newly elected NPPC board members, serving up to two consecutive three-year terms: Edward Reed, Three Rivers, Michigan; and Neill Westerbeek, Clinton, North Carolina.
