Sothmann named President of U.S. Hide, Skin & Leather Association
Stephen Sothmann has been named President of the U.S. Hide, Skin and Leather Association (USHSLA), a division of the American Meat Institute (AMI), by the USHSLA Board of Directors beginning January 1, 2014, following the retirement of current President John Reddington. Sothmann is the current Director of International Affairs for both USHSLA and AMI.
“I am pleased to have the opportunity to continue to work with Stephen in his new role,” said Mike Larson, Senior Director, International Hides and Leather Sales, Tyson Fresh Meats and Chairman of the USHSLA Board of Directors. “He has been an asset to our industry and will be a strong leader for the organization.”