Seth Mitchell of Raleigh, N.C., will take over the executive director position for the Nebraska Pork Producers Association (NPPA) in April of 2025.
“I’m honored to have been chosen to lead NPPA and advocate for an industry that provides so much value to the economy and families across the state,” Mitchell said in a release.
Mitchell will fill the vacancy created by retiring Al Juhnke. The selection was made after a national search and selection process.
“We are very excited with this appointment,” Ryan Preister, NPPA president, said in a release. “Seth will bring leadership and creativity to the association. His connections in the swine industry at the national level will be a great asset to Nebraska Pork.”
Mitchell’s resume includes rotations of the pork industry immersion program with the National Pork Board, the National Pork Producers Council, and most recently with the North Carolina and Virginia Pork Councils. During these rotations, he gained experience in public affairs, communications and government relations.
“Nebraska’s pork producers work hard on farms each day to ensure their economic, social and environmental sustainability,” Mitchell said in a release. “I will strive to serve Nebraska’s pork producers by telling that story, representing their voices, protecting their freedom to operate, and investing in the next generation. As executive director, I look forward to collaborating with industry stakeholders and working alongside producer leaders and the dedicated team at NPPA to advance our industry.”
Raised on a show pig operation in southern Illinois, Mitchell attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, attaining degrees in animal science and agricultural and consumer economics.
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