2019 Inductees

Meat Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2019

We are excited to honor and celebrate six individuals — the Class of 2019 — as they are inducted into the Meat Industry Hall of Fame! This prestigious class of leaders include industry executives, innovators and association leaders from all sectors of the meat, poultry and livestock industry. Their contributions to our industry qualify them as legends in this business.

Morris Burger

Morris Burger

Chairman of the Board, President
Burgers' Smokehouse

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Chris Calkins

Chris Calkins

Professor of Animal Science
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Kerri Gehring

Kerri Gehring

Professor, Presidental Impact Fellow, Texas A&M University;
President/CEO, International HACCP Alliance

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John Harris

John Harris

Chairman/Owner
Harris Ranch

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Robert Rebholtz Jr

Robert Rebholtz Jr

President and CEO
Agri Beef

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R. Bruce Tompkin

R. Bruce Tompkin

VP Product Safety
ConAgra Refridgerated Prepared Foods (retired)

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