About Us
OUR VISION
The leadership of a vibrant, profitable pork industry that attracts investment, has a strong reputation for sustainability, and creates an environment where a diverse new generation are proud to be Manitoba pork producers.
Our Pledge
- Produce nutritious and safe food for the world
- Undertake superior animal care practices
- Protect the environment and the province’s natural resources
- Promote and protect public health
- Provide a safe work environment
- Contribute to vigorous and healthy communities in Manitoba
Our Board of Directors
Manitoba Pork’s Board of Directors provides financial and strategic oversight for the organization and represents the interests of all hog farmers across the province.
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West District
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John Nickel
Niverville, MB
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Rick Préjet
Chair
Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB
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East District
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Scott Peters
Executive Member
Randolph, MB
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Rick Bergmann
Vice-Chair
Steinbach, MB
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Directors-at-large
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Lyle Peters
Randolph, MB
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Margaret Rempel
Executive Member
Ste. Anne, MB
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North Star Producers
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Gerald Waldner
Blooming Prairie
Homewood, MB
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Hutter Schwein
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James Hofer
Starlite Colony
Starbuck, MB
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Maple Leaf Agri-Farms
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Jonathan Sawatzky
Maple Leaf Agri-Farms
Landmark, MB
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HyLife
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Lyle Loewen
HyLife Ltd.
Steinbach, MB
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Our District Advisors
Manitoba Pork’s District Advisors are a key group of voices, representing the diverse operations that make up our sector, providing feedback and advice around the organization’s many programs and services.
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West District
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Toon Verbruggen
Rivers, MB
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Jeroen Van Boekel
Carman, MB
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Johnny Préjet
Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB
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Henrik Thomsen
Roblin, MB
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Russ Penner
Winkler, MB
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Andrea Elias
Winkler, MB
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East District
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Dean Penner
Steinbach, MB
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Sheldon Dyck
Kleefeld, MB
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Lorne Voth
Steinbach, MB
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William Gould
Niverville, MB
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Fred Fast
Ste. Agathe, MB
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Len Penner
Blumenort, MB
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North Star Producers
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Tim Hofer
Cartwright, MB
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Jayden Waldner
Brookdale, MB
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Hutter Schwein
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Michael Waldner
Lauder, MB
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Marcel Wollman
Anola, MB
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Maple Leaf Agri-Farms
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Evan Rodgers
Landmark, MB
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Neil Booth
Landmark, MB
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HyLife
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Sheldon Stott
La Broquerie, MB
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Kurt Stoess
La Broquerie, MB
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Staff
Manitoba Pork’s team of dedicated staff manage and execute programs and services that are deeply important to both producers and community members alike.
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Cam Dahl
General Manager
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Anastasia Tertigka
Chief of Staff
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Tina Cabundoc
Front Desk Coordinator/Program Assistant
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Michelle Casey
Finance Manager
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Grant Melnychuk
Director, Sustainable Development, Research, and Data Management
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Mark Fynn
Director, Quality Assurance and Animal Care
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Jenelle Hamblin
Director, Swine Health
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Susan Riese
Director, Public Relations, Communications and Learnings
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Arne Thorlacius
Industry Services Coordinator
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Rhea Teranishi
Sector Initiatives Coordinator
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Danielle Dolyniuk
Extension and Outreach Coordinator
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Randy Ozunko
Manager, Advance Payments Program
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Kristen Matwychuk
Community Engagement Coordinator
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Joey Dearborn
Communications/Website Coordinator
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Jason Care
Manager/Auditor, Manitoba Hog Grading