Scott Hays Named Missouri Pork Association's New Executive Director

Scott Hays will step into the role of executive director of the Missouri Pork Association (MPA) on April 1, 2024. Hays, a fifth-generation pork producer from Monroe City, Mo., is currently president of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Board of Directors. 
 
Hays will start his role following the retirement of Don Nikodim, who has led MPA for 40 years.     
 
“I am excited about the opportunity to advocate for an industry that I’ve been passionate about since childhood,” Hays said in a release. “I look forward to helping producers navigate the challenges they face running their business, while representing the pork industry in Jefferson City, continuing our relationship with the University of Missouri, and promoting our fabulous products.”
 
Hays grew up on a Missouri farm before serving in the U.S. Army in Europe. Following his service, he returned to the Monroe City area where he expanded the family’s pig farm. Scott, his wife Riss, their six children and 12 grandkids enjoy the farm life the pork industry has provided them, the release said.
 
"Scott's experience in many different leadership positions throughout his career and his passion for the pork industry make him an excellent fit as our next executive director,” Adam Dohrman, chairman of the MPA Board of Directors, said in a release. “We're excited to have him join and lead the team at Missouri Pork."
 
In addition to his involvement on the NPPC Board of Directors, Hays is the current board president of Missouri Agricultural Leadership of Tomorrow (ALOT) and a member of the Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri Corn Growers Association, Monroe City FFA Alumni and Missouri Institute of Cooperatives. He served as chairman of the MPA Board of Directors from 2011-2012.

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