WLIC Spring 2020 Board Nominees

Matt Crimmins currently works for Johnsonville Sausage based in Sheboygan Falls, WI. Matt has worked for Johnsonville for 16 years holding several roles within Manufacturing and currently as Live Animal Procurement Coordinator. Matt is responsible for all procurement of live sows into their three harvest plants located throughout the Midwest. Matt represents Johnsonville on the Pork Producers Industry Council Team and has been an involved participant in WLIC for the last three years. Matt believes WLIC represents a critically important mission relating to animal traceability. Matt has experienced firsthand the ability to trace sows within our industry which has helped Johnsonville quickly identify problems and address the root causes at much greater speeds. Matt has been married for 20 years and has 2 lovely children Aidan, 15, and Delaney, 13.

Mike Salter was a hog producer for 47 years and has served on numerous boards and committees, including the WLIC Board, the Wisconsin Pork Association Board, the Outagamie County Farm Bureau, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau State Committee, and the Outagamie County Fair Board.

Julie Sweney is the Director of Marketing & Communications at FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative, where she manages the cooperative’s entire communications platform in addition to helping coordinate membership programs and services. Julie earned a degree in Life Sciences Communication and Ag & Applied Economics from UW-Madison, where she graduated in 2011. Hailing from Dodge County, Julie grew up on her family’s dairy farm and is proud to be a part of Wisconsin’s vibrant dairy industry. In addition to volunteering with WLIC, Julie also is a member of the Wisconsin Farm to Table Committee, helping connect consumers with local farmers eager to share their farm’s story of producing wholesome food. Julie and her husband, Todd have a young toddler, Sadie, that keeps them busy!