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Ohio Pork Council Staff

Cheryl Day

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

cday@ohiopork.org

Mike King

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

mking@ohiopork.org

Kayli Mitchell

Education Director

kmitchell@ohiopork.org

Saydee Baughman

Director, Events and Promotions

sbaughman@ohiopork.org

KElly Morgan

OH-PIGS Director

kmorgan@ohiopork.org

Officers

Nathan Schroeder

PRESIDENT
PUTNAM COUNTY

Jarred Black

PRESIDENT-ELECT
FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Brad Heimerl

TREASURER
LICKING COUNTY

Nick Seger

PAST PRESIDENT
SHELBY COUNTY

Jess Stevens

NPB MEMBER
WARREN COUNTY

Duane Stateler

NPPC MEMBER
HANCOCK COUNTY

Pat Hord

NPPC MEMBER
CRAWFORD COUNTY

Directors

Kevin Stuckey

DISTRICT I
DEFIANCE COUNTY

Nathan Isler

DISTRICT II
MARION COUNTY

Bethany Heitkamp, DVM

DISTRICT III
AUGLAIZE COUNTY

Steven Kimberley

DISTRICT IV
COSHOCTON COUNTY

Iain Harris

DISTRICT V
CLARK COUNTY

Terri Specht-Benson, DVM

DISTRICT VI
LICKING COUNTY

Chris Allen

DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
COSHOCTON COUNTY

Clark Jordan

DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
PREBLE COUNTY

John Heinz

DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
FAYETTE COUNTY

Kyle Culp

ASSOCIATE MEMBER
WOOD COUNTY

Andy Bowman, DVM

EX-OFFICIO

Ohio Legislators “Battle for the Bacon” at State Fair

August 1, 2025

Ohio lawmakers pose with their show ring honors after learning what it takes to show a pig at the Ohio State Fair during the Battle for the Bacon event sponsored by the Ohio Pork Council and Ohio Department of Agriculture. (Ohio Pork Council)

Pork BBQ’ers Bring the Heat to Ohio State Fair

July 30, 2025

Delighted Fairgoers, Celebrity Judges Determine Top Honors

Ohio Pig Show Breaks Barriers and Builds Bonds

July 30, 2025

Annual event highlights show-ring mentoring

Ohio Pig Farmers Land Victory with Gov. DeWine Budget OK

July 3, 2025

NEW ALBANY, OHIO – After much political debate, Ohio’s pig farmers are thanking Gov. Mike DeWine for signing the $90.5 billion 2026-27 operating budget into law earlier this week as it will help to protect areas of vital importance to keep the state’s number one industry—agriculture—including key provisions critical to the future of the pork industry. “Although the governor did veto some budget items, the priorities of Ohio’s family pig farmers were all passed into law, allowing our members to rest a little easier knowing that their current and future livelihoods are better protected going forward,” said Cheryl Day, executive vice president of the Ohio Pork Council. “This was a hard-fought win to ensure that Ohio’s swine herd was better protected from foreign animal disease and also ensuring data privacy for our farms who use the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory.” Specifically, the biennial budget approved dedicates funding for the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, keeping the state’s diagnostic labs ready for emerging threats. In addition, $10 million is earmarked to combat the rural veterinary shortage in Ohio, and to establish an emerging infectious disease center. Finally, the H2Ohio water quality program will receive funding to allow for ongoing environmental stewardship needs. “We truly appreciate Governor DeWine and Ohio’s legislative leaders for recognizing the vital role pork producers play in our state’s economy, food system, and rural communities,” Day said. “Your support ensures a stronger, safer, and more resilient future for Ohio agriculture.”

Ohio’s Pig Farmers Help Ease Protein Gap in Northeast Ohio

June 12, 2025

On behalf of Ohio’s pig farmers, Nathan Schroeder, president of the Ohio Pork Council (OPC) and farmer from Leipsic, Ohio (left), presented a check for $5,000 to Rod McGuire, vice president of food resources for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to purchase pork for distribution throughout the organization’s six-county area.

Ohio Pork Council Introduces 2025 Summer Interns

May 29, 2025

(Left: Hannah Schroeder, summer 2025 policy and communications intern. Right: Anna Meyer, summer 2025 communications intern.)

Ohio Pig Farmers Donate to Mid-Ohio Food Collective

May 23, 2025

Jarred Black, president elect of OPC (left) presented a check for $5,000 of pork on behalf of Ohio’s pig farmers for the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. The funds will be used to distribute pork throughout 20 counties across Ohio.

OAC Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

May 23, 2025

(left to right: John H. Davis, Bill Isler, John Linder, Steven D. Maurer)

Ohio Pig Farmers Donate to Freestore Foodbank

May 22, 2025

Jess Stevens, pork producer from Waynesville, Ohio (second from left) presented a check for $5,000 of pork on behalf of Ohio’s pig farmers for the Freestore Foodbank. The funds will be used to distribute pork throughout the 20 county region the nonprofit serves.

Ohio Pork Council Presents Top Awards at 2025 Pork Congress

February 6, 2025

Ohio Pork Council President Nathan Schroeder (far left) presents the Ohio Pork Industry Excellence Award to Jim Albaugh who is joined by his family members (left to right), Dixie Albaugh, Dakota Albaugh, Sheri Albaugh, and Dennis Albaugh.

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