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OPC SERVICE AWARD Awards
Every year, the Ohio Pork Council presents the Ohio Pork Industry Service Award to an individual who exemplifies outstanding service to the swine industry. This individual exceeds volunteer expectations and is willing to support the pork industry in various ways. This year, the Ohio Pork Council is pleased to recognize Rich Deaton with the 2022 Ohio Pork Industry Service Award. Rich is a sales and technical service representative for PIC, while also serving on the Ohio Pork Council and board of directors of the National Pork Board. Rich began his time on the OPC Board in 2011, where he went on to serve a two-year term as president. His tenure on the board has also led him to participation in countless committees and serving as a Pork Act Delegate. His dedication to the pork industry doesn’t end with just his service to Ohio, Rich has played an integral role on the NPB Board of Directors since 2018, where he is also a member of several committees focused on the betterment of the pork industry.
Throughout his career and time spent involved in the pork industry, Rich has devoted countless hours to promotion, advancement, and research development, while always keeping producers’ freedom to operate at the forefront of his decision making as a leader in the industry.
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Rich resides in Darke County, Ohio, with his wife.
Congratulations, Rich!