Mike Sloan is one of the owners of the Hermann Wurst Haus Market and Restaurant, alongside his wife Lynette. These two have an extensive history in the meat processing industry.

Tom Eickman is a third-generation worker at Eickman’s Processing Co. Both Eickman and his father began working for the family business when they were 14 years old.

The American Association of Meat Processors' new president is Tom Eickman.

This new association formed in 2022 and officially got off the ground this year.

Fifteen new members are joining the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection.

The AAMP Youth Ambassador Program is designed for the next generation in the meat and poultry industry.

One of the highlights of the annual convention is the American Cured Meat Championships, the largest national cured meats event in the country.

The new webinars include the conclusion of Oliver Mincey’s management training series and an overview on food defense.

This event, the fourth webinar between the two, will help focus on the process of welcoming new employees to a team.

The goal of the program is to empower youth to find passion in a unique industry and encourage them to become successful ambassadors in the meat and poultry trade.