The National Pork Board (NPB) welcomes five appointees to serve a three-year term ending in June 2028, and one appointee to serve a two-year term ending in June 2027.

Congratulations to the following producer leaders:

  • Chad Groves, Kansas
  • Jessica Stevens, Ohio
  • Paul Ayers, Illinois
  • Dwight Mogler, Iowa
  • John Rauser, Montana
  • Jeremy Burkett, Wyoming (Two-Year Term)

The National Pork Board is comprised of 15 pork producers or importers, nominated by Pork Act Delegates at the National Pork Forum and appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

The board collects National Pork Checkoff funds and uses those dollars for promotion, research and consumer information projects and programs to enhance U.S. pork and pork product marketing.

“NPB is a producer-led, consumer-driven organization that judiciously invests Pork Checkoff dollars to do what’s best for pigs, people and the planet,” says David Newman, CEO of NPB. “Our board of directors generously dedicates their time and talents to serve U.S. pork producers and keep us focused on and accountable to our three-year strategic plan. We look forward to partnering with our board and producer-leaders from across the country to drive the pork industry forward, together.” 

Thank you to the following producer leaders for their dedicated service to the U.S. pork industry as they end their term:

  • Alayne Johnson, Indiana
  • Bill Luckey, Nebraska
  • Bob Ruth, Pennsylvania

As a catalyst and connector to add value and build trust among those who produce, process, sell and consume pork worldwide, NPB values state and national producer involvement to navigate an ever-changing future.

The National Pork Board has responsibility for Pork Checkoff-funded research, promotion and consumer information projects and for communicating with pork producers and the public. The Pork Checkoff funds national and state programs in consumer education and marketing, retail and foodservice marketing, export market promotion, production improvement, science and technology, swine health, pork safety, and environmental management and sustainability. For the past half century, the U.S. pork industry has delivered on its commitment to sustainable production and has made significant strides in reducing the environmental impact of pig farming. Through a legislative national Pork Checkoff, pork producers invest $0.35 for each $100 value of hogs sold. Importers of pork products contribute a like amount, based on a formula. For information on Checkoff-funded programs, pork producers can call the Pork Checkoff Service Center at (800) 456-7675 or visit porkcheckoff.org.