Tina Erickson will become the new executive director of the South Dakota Pork Producers Council effective July 1. Erickson will step into the assistant executive director position in June prior to assuming her executive director role in July.
“I’m honored to step into this role and continue serving South Dakota’s pork producers,” Erickson said in a release. “I’m passionate about building upon the strong foundation of this organization, built in large part by retiring Executive Director Glenn Muller. I have learned so much from Glenn, and I sincerely appreciate his leadership and the impact his legacy has had on our producers, our organization, and the industry.”
With a strong background in producer engagement, industry outreach and relationship-building, Erickson most recently served as director of membership, outreach, and engagement for the organization throughout the past four years.
In her new role, she will lead efforts to advocate for South Dakota pork producers, strengthen industry partnerships, support continued industry growth, and advance the long-term success and sustainability of the state’s pork industry.
“The SDPPC Executive Board of Directors is excited to welcome Tina Erickson as Executive Director of the South Dakota Pork Producers Council,” Jason Foster, South Dakota Pork Producers Council Board of Directors President, said in a release. “She brings valuable experience, strong leadership, and a real commitment to agriculture. At the end of the day, this job is about serving producers—and Tina gets that. She has the mindset and work ethic to lead SDPPC, and we’re excited to have her in this role and ready to go to work for South Dakota pork producers.”
The South Dakota Pork Producers Council represents pork producers across the state by providing leadership, advocacy and support to enhance producer success and promote a thriving, responsible pork industry in South Dakota.
“I’m focused on working alongside our exceptional producers, dedicated staff and valued industry partners to ensure a strong future for pork production in South Dakota,” Erickson says.
Glenn Muller, executive director of the South Dakota Pork Producers Council (SDPPC), will retire on June 30.
“Mr. Muller has been an incredible asset and friend to those in the pork industry, as well as agriculture,” SDPPC said in an earlier release. “We wish Glenn all the best as he transitions into his well-earned retirement. We, as well as the rest of the agricultural industry, extend our heartfelt thanks for all his years of service.”
