The delegate body meets annually to recommend the rate of assessment, determine the percentage of assessments that state associations will receive and nominate producers and importers to the National Pork Board.
Mike McKenna, who previously served as president & COO North America, will become CEO North America. Terry Hill, former CEO, will join the company’s supervisory board.
Most recently, Andrew Thomas held the role of vice president marketing at the protein-forward brand Wiled Chips, and prior served in the same role at global seafood company Chicken of the Sea.
As vice president, Secretary Blayne Arthur will help direct the organization to meet its mission of enhancing American food and agricultural communities through policy, partnerships and public engagement.