About Us
Our Organization
The Kentucky Pork Producers is a producer-led organization representing all pork producers throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. We serve the interests of Kentucky swine producers through educating consumers and producers, funding industry research, promoting pork and pork products, and supporting the overall efforts of Kentucky swine farm families.
Our Staff
Niki Ellis
Executive Director
Steve Farrar
Director of Product Marketing
Rhonda McGrew
Director of Accounting
Emma Heimlich
Director of Program Management
Kylie Trail
Swine Health Consultant
Kentucky Pork Producers Board
Executive Team
Eric Heard
President
Dennis Liptrap
Vice President
J.T. Workman
Secretary
Ray Allan Mackey
Treasurer
Board Members
Annie Tolle
Michael Cochran
Michael Williford
David Fourqurean
Jay Filiatreau
Committee Members
Sarah Hawkins
Promotion Committee Chair
Daniel Adams
Policy Committee Chair
Clark Hammers
Industry Relations Chair
Bill Cochran
Legacy Committee Chair
Ex Officio Members
Executive Director: Niki Ellis
Kentucky Department of Agriculture: Dr. Steve Velasco
University of Kentucky: Dr. Scott Radcliff
Kentucky Farm Bureau: Donovan Pigg