Committees and Advisory Councils
NPFDA members play a major role in the success of our organization. Committees are made up of members and industry professionals. Come make a difference and get involved. Below are NPFDA's Standing Committees/Councils and Elected/Appointed Committees as well as their missions.
NPFDA Elected and Appointed Committees:
- Executive Committee: The Executive Committee is composed of five (5) elected members as follows: The Chair, the Vice Chair, the President, the Treasurer, and the immediate Past Chair.
- Finance Committee: Reviews and makes budget recommendations. The committee consists of the President, the Chair, the Vice-Chair, the Treasurer, the Immediate Past Chair, and two other Past Chairs as selected by the current Chair.
- Nominating Committee: Board and Treasurer ballots are submitted to the nominating committee for review and verification. The Immediate Past Chair shall be the Chairperson of the Nominating committee. The members of the Nominating Committee shall include the President, Immediate Past Chair, Chair, and two other board members as appointed by the Chairperson of the nominating committee.
- Awards Committee: Elects Member of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award recipients from nominations submitted by the board and membership. The committee is comprised of the Chair and four (4) past Members of the Year appointed by The Chair.
Volunteer Committees and Advisory Councils:
- Meetings & Showcase Advisory Council: This council consults with and advises the NPFDA staff regarding arrangements for the Annual Convention, Spring Exchange, Fall Meeting and other events. Need and feasibility for additional NPFDA functions should be discussed and put into action as determined. Members may also be called upon to help with specific duties during these events.
- Silent Auction Committee: This committee consults with and advises the NPFDA staff regarding the NPFDA Scholarship Foundation Silent Auction during the NPFDA Annual Convention. The committee also solicits donations and coordinates the auction along with NPFDA Staff during the Convention.
- Scholarship Selection Committee: The scholarship committee coordinates with staff to handle the selection of scholarship recipients. This committee also consults with and advises the NPFDA Foundation staff regarding scholarship processes and criteria. All Scholarship Selection Committee members are also Silent Auction Committee members.
- Membership Advisory Council: This council consults with and advises the NPFDA staff regarding recruitment and retention of NPFDA members. In addition, they serve as a “think tank” regarding helping members feel connected and understanding the value of a NPFDA membership.
Thank you to all who serve!
Executive Committee
VP of Sales & Marketing
Fieldale Farms Corp./Springer Mountain Farms
(706)778-5100x1125
Chair
Meetings Committee
VP of Sales & Marketing
Fieldale Farms Corp./Springer Mountain Farms
Committee Member
Senior Director of Enterprise Accounts
Choptank Transport, A Hub Group Company
Committee Member
Director of Member Relations and Development
National Protein & Food Distributors Association
Staff Liaison
President/CEO
National Protein & Food Distributors Association
Staff Liaison
Lifetime and Member of the Year Awards Committees
VP of Sales & Marketing
Fieldale Farms Corp./Springer Mountain Farms
Committee member
Membership Committee
Senior Director of Enterprise Accounts
Choptank Transport, A Hub Group Company
Committee Member
Chief Sales and Marketing Officer
Shenandoah Valley Organic
Committee Member
President/CEO
National Protein & Food Distributors Association
Staff Liaison
Director of Member Relations and Development
National Protein & Food Distributors Association
Staff Liaison
Nominating Committee
VP of Sales & Marketing
Fieldale Farms Corp./Springer Mountain Farms
Committee Member
Scholarship Selection Committee
Assistant Professor
Department of Poultry Science Auburn University
Committee Member
President/CEO
National Protein & Food Distributors Association
Staff Liaison
Director of Communications
National Protein & Food Distributors Association
Staf Liaison
Silent Auction Committee
VP of Sales & Marketing
Fieldale Farms Corp./Springer Mountain Farms
Committee Member
SVP, Supply Chain Development
Global 888 Supply Chain Solutions
Committee Member
Senior Director of Enterprise Accounts
Choptank Transport, A Hub Group Company
Committee Member
Vice President, Supply Chain Operations
Global 888 Supply Chain Solutions
Committee Member
Executive Chairman, HPL/Managing Partner, North Roya...
Butts Foods, LP
Committee Member
Assistant Professor
Department of Poultry Science Auburn University
Committee Member
President/CEO
National Protein & Food Distributors Association
Staff Liaison
Director of Communications
National Protein & Food Distributors Association
Staff Liaison