Ohio Pork Council Welcomes New Directors, Elects 2026 Leadership Team
COLUMBUS, Ohio (August 27, 2026) - The Ohio Pork Council (OPC) has welcomed three newly elected members to its Board of Directors and announced its new officer team. Stacey Voight, Anthony Stateler, and Tyler Logan bring broad experience in pork production, technical services, livestock marketing, workforce development and community leadership to the OPC Board, which also elected Jarred Black as president, Brad Heimerl as president-elect, and Nathan Isler as treasurer.
“OPC’s strength comes from leaders who understand both the challenges and opportunities facing Ohio pig farmers,” said Cheryl Day, executive vice president of OPC. “Stacey, Anthony, and Tyler each bring valuable perspectives that will help guide the council’s work on behalf of producers, consumers and the future of our industry.”
Stacey Voight, Associate Member Director
Stacey Voight
Voight was elected to represent OPC associate members. She brings 29 years of experience across production and technical-service roles within the pork industry.
Her career began with hands-on work at boar studs across Ohio, and she previously managed an 80-sow show-pig herd. She later provided technical service for two swine genetics companies, supporting pork producers around the world.
Today, Voight is product optimization manager at SwineTech, where she works directly with producers to translate herd and production data into practical benchmarks and tools that support performance, sustainability and animal care.
Voight is a certified animal-welfare auditor and a PQA Plus and TQA trainer. She is participating in the 2026 Pork Leadership Institute and serves on the National Pork Producers Council Labor and Security Committee. Her commitment to the industry also includes investing in young people: she served as a 4-H advisor for 10 years and continues to visit Ohio schools to help FFA members learn about swine breeding and animal husbandry.
Anthony Stateler, Director-at-Large
Anthony Stateler
Stateler, a sixth-generation farmer from McComb, was elected as a director-at-large. He is co-owner of Stateler Family Farms and oversees its operations.
With more than 20 years of pork production experience, Stateler manages a family operation that includes a 2,400- head nursery and two 2,400-head finishing barns. The farm is a contract grower for Hord Family Farms. Before entering contract production, the Stateler family operated its own farrow-to-finish farm.
Stateler Family Farms was selected as one of the Blanchard River Demonstration Farms, an opportunity that has allowed the family to host thousands of visitors and demonstrate how modern pork production and practical conservation can work together to protect water quality.
In addition to his agricultural leadership, Stateler has served with his local fire department for 26 years. He previously served on the McComb Local Schools Board of Education, was appointed to the Hancock County ADAMHS Board and has coached junior high basketball.
Tyler Logan, District 2 Director
Tyler Logan
Logan was elected to represent District 2. He brings 13 years of pork industry experience, blending practical production expertise with a background in livestock marketing.
Logan manages a 2,500-head wean-to-finish barn for Terrill Farms. He also serves as regional sales manager for United Producers, Inc., working with pig farmers throughout Ohio to develop marketing strategies and navigate changing hog markets
A graduate of OPC’s inaugural Ohio Pork Leadership Class, Logan continues to seek opportunities to serve fellow producers and strengthen the industry. He is active in his church and assists several county fairs with hog marketing.
Saluting Outgoing Directors
OPC also recognized outgoing board members Kyle Culp, Chris Allen, and Nick Seger for their service and leadership.
Their contributions extended beyond board meetings and votes. Each gave time, perspective and thoughtful leadership to decisions that will continue to benefit Ohio pig farmers for years to come. Their service required time away from farms, businesses, and families, and each consistently accepted that responsibility on behalf of the industry.
OPC is grateful for the lasting impact Culp, Allen and Seger have made through their board service.
About the Ohio Pork Council
The Ohio Pork Council works on behalf of Ohio’s pig farmers to provide producer education, strengthen consumer confidence, build demand for pork and prepare the state’s pork industry for the future. Learn more at www.ohiopork.org.
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NOTE: Photos are provided by the respective board members.