The South Dakota Pork Producers Council has named Tina Erickson as its new Executive Director, effective July 1, 2026. Erickson will step into the Assistant Executive Director position in June prior to assuming her Executive Director role in July.
Erickson brings a strong background in producer engagement, industry outreach, and relationship-building, having most recently served as Director of Membership, Outreach, and Engagement for the organization for the past four years.
In her new role, Erickson will lead efforts to advocate for South Dakota pork producers, strengthen industry partnerships, support continued industry growth, and advance the long-term success and sustainability of the state’s pork industry.
“The SDPPC Executive Board of Directors is excited to welcome Tina Erickson as Executive Director of the South Dakota Pork Producers Council,” said Jason Foster, South Dakota Pork Producers Council Board of Directors President. “She brings valuable experience, strong leadership, and a real commitment to agriculture. At the end of the day, this job is about serving producers—and Tina gets that. She has the mindset and work ethic to lead SDPPC, and we’re excited to have her in this role and ready to go to work for South Dakota pork producers.”
“I’m honored to step into this role and continue serving South Dakota’s pork producers,” said Erickson. “I’m passionate about building upon the strong foundation of this organization, built in large part by retiring Executive Director Glenn Muller. I have learned so much from Glenn, and I sincerely appreciate his leadership and the impact his legacy has had on our producers, our organization, and the industry.”
Erickson added, “I’m focused on working alongside our exceptional producers, dedicated staff, and valued industry partners to ensure a strong future for pork production in South Dakota.”
The South Dakota Pork Producers Council represents pork producers across the state, providing leadership, advocacy, and support to enhance producer success and promote a thriving, responsible pork industry in South Dakota.
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