04/24/2026
Congratulations to Chris for receiving the 2025 Wean-to-Finish Pride 4P Award. With more than 30 years at Iowa Select Farms, Chris’s leadership, experience, and commitment to excellence have made a lasting impact across the system.
Senior Supervisor Tom described Chris as a highly respected and dependable leader.
“Chris is a very seasoned supervisor,” Tom said. “When you give Chris the intent and the ‘why,’ you can step back and watch him develop his people and his area. He is highly respected by his peers throughout the system. Chris has worn many hats over the years, and with that comes a great deal of knowledge and expertise. No matter the question — big or small — I know I can go to Chris for an honest perspective.”
Tom added that Chris’s dedication reflects both his personal standards and his impact on the organization.
“Chris’s dedication to accomplishing all duties to a high standard and achieving excellence is a great credit to himself and Iowa Select Farms,” Tom said. “Well deserved, Chris.”
Vice President, Wean-to-Finish, Tyler also highlighted Chris’s ownership and leadership.
“In the short time I’ve gotten to know Chris, it’s clear he has high standards and carries those through to his sites and how he works with his managers," Tyler said. "He takes true ownership of his route. Recently, when he had to be out of the sites, Tom said, ‘Man, it’s tough when I don’t have him.’ For anyone who knows Tom’s level of experience, that says a lot. Chris is a valuable member of the Iowa Select team, and his contributions do not go unnoticed — he is greatly appreciated.”
For Chris, the award is a reflection of the people around him.
“Receiving this award means the people I work with are doing an exceptional job. I don’t necessarily like receiving awards myself — I believe a supervisor is only as good as the people around them,” Chris said.
Chris began his career with Iowa Select Farms in November 1994, spending 18 years on the farrowing side before transitioning to finishing. Over the years, he has been shaped by many individuals across the organization.
“There have been so many people who have influenced me at Iowa Select that it wouldn’t be fair to name just a few,” Chris said. “I appreciate everyone who has helped me along the way, both past and present.”
He takes pride in supporting his teams by providing timely information and feedback to help them succeed.
“I try to get new information and processes to my team quickly so they can be successful. I also make sure performance results are shared so everyone can improve,” Chris said. “When people are given feedback, they naturally work to fix the negatives and build on the positives. Most people want to do well — they just need the right tools and encouragement.”
After decades in the industry, one thing continues to stand out to Chris.
“I’ve seen many hog companies come and go over the years,” Chris said. “What I admire about Iowa Select Farms is that it has stood the test of time.”
4P Awards are given to appreciate an individual’s dedication and continued commitment to our core values of People, Pigs, Profit, and Pride. Your hard work, leadership, and passion help drive our success every day. Congratulations, Chris!
