DP SALES MANAGEMENT DOUG AND DEBBIE PARKE

Doug and Debbie Parke of DP Sales Management have played an important role in the Ohio Beef Expo for many years. They have committed countless hours to planning and organizing to ensure the Simmental sale at the Ohio Beef Expo is a success for both consignors and buyers.

DP Sales Management has been running the Simmental Sale at the Ohio Beef Expo since 2004. DP Sales Management is located in Paris, Kentucky, owned by Doug and Debbie Parke and operated in conjunction with their family. They have been operating a sales management business for the Simmental breed for over 40 years. One thing that sets them apart from other sales management companies is they do state association sales across the country, dealing with 30-50 cosigners for these sales. DP Sales Management prides itself on being loyal to its customers, rather than prioritizing a sale because it may gross more revenue.

Doug and Debbie Parke first began connections with the Ohio Beef Expo when they managed the Eastern Spring Sale just outside of Columbus, which was then moved to the Ohio Beef Expo. Over the last 19 years DP Sales Management has served the members of the Ohio Simmental Association by managing their Expo sale. They handle the sale catalog, buyers’ numbers, money, and the internet. Most of their work runs in conjunction with the state’s Simmental association, and they appreciate the guidance the board gives them during the sale. DP Sales Management enjoys doing the Ohio Beef Expo because it is coordinated by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, which they believe creates a stronger relationship with the cattle breeders and leads to a more significant event that attracts more people.

The success of the Simmental Sale at the Ohio Beef Expo is something the Parke’s are always proud of, but above that, it is a place for people to come together and market good cattle. The Ohio Beef Expo is one of their favorite sales to manage because the staff is so easy to work with. The Parke’s state, “The one thing we always appreciate, and notice is the excellence of the on-site veterinarians. We sell cattle to approximately 15 different states and the veterinarians at the Ohio Beef Expo are some of the best we have worked with.” They appreciate the relationship they have with the Ohio Beef Expo and the level of understanding they have with one another to be able to reach each other’s goals. Having buyers check in and out in the same room is something they feel is very helpful to sale outcomes because it makes it much easier to participate in the other breed sales. DP Sales Management receives a lot of consignments, with their deadline being the first of the year, allowing for an increase in the organization on their end. They have provided a way to sell cattle a week to 10 days after the Ohio Beef Expo. This increases membership on their end which is something they strive for.

Doug and Debbie Parke extend their gratitude to the Ohio Beef Expo staff and volunteers and are grateful for the consignors that are faithful to them and the Ohio Beef Expo. DP Sales Management prides itself in what they do and what they portray in their business. They work to conduct themselves in a way that builds trust and dedication, makes everyone happy and treats their customers fair. “It is not always about the money; it is about treating people right and making people feel good.”

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15

No cattle are permitted on the fairgrounds before 7:30 a.m. Noon - 5 p.m. Large Equipment Move-in

THURSDAY,