History of PennAg

Meet the Staff

 

"Working to create and maintain an effective, viable and competitive environment for Pennsylvania
agri-businesses to grow and prosper."

 

 

 

 

 

Christian Herr
Executive Vice-President
As the Executive Vice President of PennAg, Christian is responsible for the overall management of the Assocation, the Service Corporation and the Group Insurance Trust.  He is responsible for staff oversight, managing the day to day programs and financial affairs of PennAg and its operating councils.

 

Tiffany Beach
Bookkeeper

Daily bookkeeping and billing for the Association and the Service Corporation are Tiffany's main responsibilities. She also works with the Feed, Grain and Allied Industries Council.

 

Amy Bradford
Assistant Vice-President
Agronomic Products, Manure Haulers/Applicators, Seed and Swine Councils
Amy works with the members of the Agronomic Products, Manure Haulers/Applicators, Seed and Swine Councils to make them aware of important legislation that may affect member companies. She develops responses to important industry issues and plans regular events and meetings while providing staff support to these councils. Amy also works with the Certified Crop Advisors Program.


Lori Connelly
Director of Communications

Lori coordinates PennAg's public and media relations efforts, including the administration of commodity promotions. She is responsible for the development of the PennAg Journal and other printed literature.  In addition, she acts as a liaison between PennAg and Pennsylvania’s dairy industry and also assists in government relation efforts for the Association.




Duff George
Assistant Vice-President
Poultry Council, Feed Grain and Allied Industries Council
Duff provides the PennAg Poultry Council and the Feed, Grain and Allied Industries Council with PennAg staff leadership. As part of his duties with the Poultry Council, he coordinates the activities of the Poultry Health and Pennsylvania Egg Quality Assurance Program (PEQAP) Committees.

 

 

Walt Peechatka
Senior Advisor
Recently retired as the Executive Vice-President, Walt maintains the role
of Senior Advisor to the association.  Walt plays a key role in government relations and continues to lead through his involvement in several groups including the Council of Farm Organizations and the Penn State Board of Trustees.



Samuel Sherk
Aquaculture Council
Overseeing member benefits and serving as staff liaison to the Aquaculture Council is among Sam's responsibilities. He also assists the Executive Vice-President in representing the association by coordinating the association meetings.

 


Kathy Vernet
Insurance Trust Secretary

New enrollment for the group insurance trust is Kathy's main responsibility. She collaborates with Highmark-Blue Shield to keep your insurance policies accurate and up-to-date.

   

 


Dale Wallace
Administrative Assistant

Executive secretarial services and organization of PennAg's office and staff are among Dale's daily responsibilities. She also assists the Executive Vice President with PennAg Board issues.





Kelly Caldwell
Member Services Coordinator

Kelly works to manage print services, assist in publication layout for the PennAg Journal, provide routine support of the PennAg website and complete various member services.

   


 

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