Sam Jones-Ellard (202) 720-8998Samuel.Jones@ams.usda.gov
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28, 2010--Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the appointment of 152 pork producers and six importers to the 2011 National Pork Producers Delegate Body.
All appointees will serve a one-year term. The appointees were selected from nominees submitted by state pork producer association and importer groups.
“These appointees represent a cross section of the pork industry and I am confident they will strive to improve the pork industry’s important position in the marketplace,” said Vilsack.
Appointed members representing pork producers by state are:
Alabama: Luther Bishop, Francis M. MorrisAlaska: Richard C. Worrell, Patricia R. WorrellArizona: Donald E. Davidson, Michael D. TerrillArkansas: Jenae N. Antonick, Steve C. StephanCalifornia: Rachelle A. Bailey, Kenneth L. DyerColorado: Brett B. Rutledge, Dwain A. WeinrichConnecticut: Charles E. RowlandDelaware: John B. Tigner, Jr, Henry C. Johnson IVFlorida: Ricky N. Lyons, Louisa J. LyonsGeorgia: Glenn Derochers, Dania S. DeVaneHawaii: Patsy M. Oshiro, Wayne I. ShimokawaIdaho: Douglas B. McAdamsIllinois: Michael E Haag, Dereke A. Dunkirk, Todd A. Dail, Phillip J. Borgic, David L. Conrady, David D. DedertIndiana: Randall C. Curless, Michael S. Lewis, Mark R. York, Samuel D. MoffittIowa: Roger W. Nath, Jamie M. Schmidt, Mark J. Meirick, Donald H. Toale, Susan G. Carlson, David D. Struthers, John P. Weber, Heather S. Lindberg-Hora, Stephen J. Burgmeier, Michael L. Deahr, Rodney G. Dykstra, Gregg K. Hora, Chad R. Keppy, Steven L. Kerns, Gregory R. Lear, Curtis D. Meier, David E. Moody, Dale G. Reicks, Marvin J. Rietema, Craig J. Rowles, Max S. Schmidt, Norman R. Schmitt, Leon C. Sheets, Scott W. Tapper, Bill J. Tentinger, Joel D. Van Gilst, Eugene D. Ver Steeg, Heidi T. Vittetoe, John E. Vossberg, Todd A. Wiley Kansas: Peter K. Sherlock, Michael L. Springer, Kent F. Condray, Alan J. Haverkamp Kentucky: John S. Medley, Jr, James R. CoatesLouisiana: Louis J. Lirette, Rebecca L. LiretteMaine: Barrett A. Parks, Deena A. ParksMaryland: Thomas G. HartsockMassachusetts: Lisa D. ColbyMichigan: Edward L. Reed, Fred H. WalcottMinnesota: William L. Crawford, Patrick L. Fitzsimmons, Margaret E. Freking, Curtis J. Johnson, James F. Merritt, Mary L. Peichel, Nathan S. Potter, Timothy A. Waibel, Sheila A. Schmid, Patrick E. Thome, Jacqueline S. Tlam, Douglas K. WennerMississippi: Terry W. Emerson, Ronnie K. FaganMissouri: Scott G. Hays, James E. Fisher, William D. Kessler, Scott W. PhillipsMontana: Donald L. Herzog, John W. RauserNebraska: Troy D. McCain, Janice S. Miller, David L. Harrington, Ryan E. Mead, Shane C. Meyer, Sr.Nevada: Becky A. Louk, David S. LoukNew Hampshire: Doreen R. Gitschier, Donna M. Abair New Jersey: Salvatore J. VillariNew York: Sandra L. Hartman, Edward S. KellerNorth Carolina: George H. Pettus, Henry E. Moore III, David D. Herring, Zack McCullen III, Donald P. Butler, Timothy H. Craig, Lloyd B. Outlaw III, Miles T. See, James L. Lamb, Janet K. Archer, Elam R. Summerlin, Jr.North Dakota: Kenneth R. Omlie, Nanci R. NeumanOhio: Alan J. Evers, Jim L. Albaugh, Jean H. Bell, Charles A. WildmanOklahoma: Joe C. Popplewell, Basil S. Werner, Karen D. Brewer, David P. McMullen Pennsylvania: Jeffrey D. Arner, David A. Reinecker, Kurtis P. GoodSouth Carolina: Larry B. DeHart, Mark A. McleodSouth Dakota: Clarence J. Wurtz, Ryan C. Storm, Steven R. RommereimTennessee: James W. Mathis, Jamey C. ToshTexas: Melton H. Harms, Jason D. Pooley, Kenneth L. KensingUtah: Dwight D. Potter, Todd N. BallardVirginia: Brandon R. Horsley, Donald F. WeaverWashington: Paul M. Klingeman, Sr., D’Angelo BeltonWisconsin: Gary G. Skalitzky, Mike E. SalterWyoming: Kurt A. Purkeypile, Joan F. Malone
Importers appointed to the Delegate Body are: Ole Nielsen, Stig H. Kjaeroe, Albert F. Pish, David E. Biltchik, Frank D. Jensen and Kok Yan Chiu.
Established under the Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act of 1985, the Delegate Body and the National Pork Board have implemented a national program designed to improve the pork industry’s position in the marketplace. USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service oversees operations of the Delegate Body.
Representation on the Delegate Body is based on annual net assessments collected on sales of domestic hogs within individual states, with a minimum of two producers from each state. States have the option of not submitting nominees.
Delegates meet annually to recommend the rate of assessment, determine the percentage of assessments that state associations will receive and nominate producers and importers to the 15-member National Pork Board. The Delegate Body will be seated during the March 2-6, 2011, National Pork Industry Forum in Phoenix, Arizona.
The program is funded by an assessment currently set at 0.40 percent of the market value of all hogs sold in the United States. An equivalent amount on imported hogs, pork and pork products is also collected.
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