About Us

#intro

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
#board

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.

Order of board of directors (Left to Right): Rick Bergmann, Lyle Peters, Lyle Loewen, Margaret Rempel, Jonathan Sawatzky, Gerald Waldner, James Hofer, Scott Peters, Rick Préjet, John Nickel
  • West District

    • John Nickel

      Niverville, MB

    • Rick Préjet

      Chair

      Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB

  • East District

    • Scott Peters

      Executive Member

      Randolph, MB

    • Rick Bergmann

      Vice-Chair

      Steinbach, MB

  • Directors-at-large

    • Lyle Peters

      Randolph, MB

    • Margaret Rempel

      Executive Member

      Ste. Anne, MB

  • North Star Producers

    • Gerald Waldner

      Blooming Prairie

      Homewood, MB

  • Hutter Schwein

    • James Hofer

      Starlite Colony

      Starbuck, MB

  • Maple Leaf Agri-Farms

    • Jonathan Sawatzky

      Maple Leaf Agri-Farms

      Landmark, MB

  • HyLife

    • Lyle Loewen

      HyLife Ltd.

      Steinbach, MB

#advisors

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.

  • West District

    • Toon Verbruggen

      Rivers, MB

    • Jeroen Van Boekel

      Carman, MB

    • Johnny Préjet

      Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB

    • Henrik Thomsen

      Roblin, MB

    • Russ Penner

      Winkler, MB

    • Andrea Elias

      Winkler, MB

  • East District

    • Dean Penner

      Steinbach, MB

    • Sheldon Dyck

      Kleefeld, MB

    • Lorne Voth

      Steinbach, MB

    • William Gould

      Niverville, MB

    • Fred Fast

      Ste. Agathe, MB

    • Len Penner

      Blumenort, MB

  • North Star Producers

    • Tim Hofer

      Cartwright, MB

    • Jayden Waldner

      Brookdale, MB

  • Hutter Schwein

    • Michael Waldner

      Lauder, MB

    • Marcel Wollman

      Anola, MB

  • Maple Leaf Agri-Farms

    • Evan Rodgers

      Landmark, MB

    • Neil Booth

      Landmark, MB

  • HyLife

    • Sheldon Stott

      La Broquerie, MB

    • Kurt Stoess

      La Broquerie, MB

  • Contract Barn

    • Scott Rempel

      Tourond, MB

    • Stan Dueck

      Arborg, MB

#staff

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.

  • Cam Dahl

    General Manager

  • Anastasia Tertigka

    Chief of Staff

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    Tina Cabundoc

    Front Desk Coordinator/Program Assistant

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    Michelle Casey

    Finance Manager

  • Grant Melnychuk

    Director, Sustainable Development, Research, and Data Management

  • Mark Fynn

    Director, Quality Assurance and Animal Care

  • Jenelle Hamblin

    Director, Swine Health

  • Susan Riese

    Director, Public Relations, Communications and Learnings

  • Arne Thorlacius

    Industry Services Coordinator

  • Rhea Teranishi

    Sector Initiatives Coordinator

  • Danielle Dolyniuk

    Extension and Outreach Coordinator

  • Randy Ozunko

    Manager, Advance Payments Program

  • Kristen Matwychuk

    Community Engagement Coordinator

  • Joey Dearborn

    Communications/Website Coordinator

  • Jason Care

    Manager/Auditor, Manitoba Hog Grading