As co-owner of Thrushwood Farms, of Galesburg, Ill., Doug Hankes has helped steer his family business into exciting new growth areas. As the president of the American Association of Meat Processors, Hankes has worked to ensure AAMP delivers timely information, advice and information to its members. Hankes will end his time as president at the upcoming AAMP Convention, held in Lexington, Ky. from July 20-22.
Hankes spent a few minutes talking with IP editor Sam Gazdziak about his experiences from the past year, and where AAMP and Thrushwood Farms are headed.