Headliners

Dennis DiPietre provides his thoughts on the industry, economics, and business in general.

See Dennis' SwineCast blog for swine industry information and thoughts.

Rick Tubbs runs Green River Swine Consultation, providing consultation and services to breeding stock and commercial production companies in Kentucky and Tennessee.

Rick is board-certified in the American College of Theriogenologists and in the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Swine Health Management specialty and he is a past president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians and has been involved in many committees of the AASV.

Mark Greenwood is Vice President, Commercial Lending for AgStar Financial Services, ACA in Mankato MN and is responsible for managing AgStar's over $1 billion swine loan and lease portfolio. Mark was born and raised on a hog farm in Southern Minnesota and has been involved in the swine industry for his entire business career. He received his BS degree in Business Administration and a minor in Economics from Mankato State University in 1980. More of his notes can be found at: http://www.agstar.com/Default.aspx?pageid=229

Don Tyler is an agriculture Management Coach and Advisor, focusing on family business and personnel issues.

More information in Don's biographical sketch.

John Blue is a principle at InnovationCreation, a group focused on helping organizations and companies learn and practice innovation.

See John's SwineCast blog for innovation information.

Philip Lobo has worked in agriculture since 1993 and has been Communications Director since January 2004 of the Animal Agriculture Alliance, located in Arlington, VA.

More information in Philip's biographical sketch.