Doug Hankes of Thrushwood Farms Quality Meats, Galesburg, Illinois, was recently elected president of the American Association of Meat Processors during the 77th American Convention of Meat Processors and Suppliers’ Exhibition in Omaha, Nebraska.
A 2nd generation meat processor, Hankes graduated in 2004 from the University of Illinois where he majored in meat and food technology. After graduation and completing several internships, he returned home to his family business where he currently serves as vice president of operations.