Amy started with the company 8 years ago as Herd Veterinarian for the Great South. She has since advanced into the Director of Health. Amy’s involvement and collaboration with the rest of the veterinarians and operations team to eliminate Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae from our system has been a high point for her. “When our system gets behind an initiative and starts running with it, I really enjoy being part of the innovation and fine tuning process we do to execute and achieve a goal” reflects Amy. Looking back when she started at TML, “finishing mortality was a mess and we came together as a system and team to fix the problem that wasn’t going to fix itself overnight.” Now it’s one of those projects that in retrospect you can see how all the teamwork paid off in both animal health, antibiotic use and sustainability through improved performance. Amy has had the privilege to share this many times with the industry through podcast, meeting talks, etc. She enjoys looking back and thinking through how important health progress through a project like this gets done through people, their creativity and hard work.

Working at The Maschhoffs has truly helped Amy be more conscious of both her personal and professional competencies. Amy shares “I am so much more self-aware of my strengths and weaknesses. I’ve learned to lean into who I am and know where I can bring value to a team. Recognizing my weakness and learning from other strengths has been very enlightening to me. It’s helped me be vulnerable and know when I really need to count on others to have my back because I have natural blind spots.” Amy’s advice to others would be to embrace your strengths and at the same time don’t let your weakness because a crutch. We can always learn and grow together.

The company culture has always been one of progress and innovation; in that journey, over the last few years we have reinvigorated the principles of keeping people and pigs at the core. “I remain steadfast in my belief that we can maintain our commitment to progress and innovation. I’m confident that by prioritizing our core values, staying competitive will come naturally. “Our exceptional team is dedicated to the welfare of our pigs and communities, ensuring continuous progress” shares Amy.

Paul has been with the Maschhoff’s for nearly 12 years. He was hired in 2012 to lead the Animal Housing Purchasing group, which has since evolved into the Procurement and Origination team. This team now serves as a one-stop shop for all the company’s buying needs, including feed ingredients, barn supplies, veterinary needs, energy risk management, passenger fleet vehicles, and more.

Paul takes immense pride in his role in constructing successful teams, ensuring they thrive professionally and achieve personal milestones. Fostering an environment where team members not only excel but also derive genuine satisfaction from their work is a top priority for him, and the results speak for themselves. As he highlights, the Purchasing team boasting an average tenure of over 8 years is a testament to their collective accomplishment.

Upon joining The Maschhoffs 11 years ago, Paul swiftly embraced the unique culture characterized by a balance of freedom and accountability in decision-making—a departure from his previous corporate experience. This trust and empowerment from leadership continue to invigorate him.

His advice for newcomers echoes the ethos of empowerment: seize the freedom to act decisively, learn from mistakes, and actively seek guidance when needed, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.

Paul is convinced that The Maschhoffs not only espouses but embodies its Culture of Caring, evident in strengthened relationships, expanded community engagement, and increased recognition both internally and externally. He acknowledges that sustaining such a culture demands concerted effort from all levels of the organization, and he takes pride in contributing to its realization.

Maria believes that safety is the most important aspect of any workplace. Practicing good safety measures helps keep everyone safe from potential injuries and ensures that the entire team is ready to work. She is dedicated to constantly learning how to improve safety and believes that understanding how the farm operates is key to identifying and preventing potential hazards before they become problems.

Maria is proactive in spotting potential risks to her colleagues and taking steps to prevent them. She believes that prevention is far more effective and cost-efficient than dealing with problems after they occur. By maintaining open communication with her team, Maria encourages the sharing of valuable suggestions and solutions that benefit everyone in the barn.

With 19 years of service at The Maschhoffs as of May 1st, Jerry initially joined as a Farm Manager and currently serves as the Facility and Project Manager for CPR, in addition to being a Site Safety Coach representative. Under his leadership, his team received the 2022 Safety Excellence Award, an honor bestowed annually to individuals or teams for exceptional commitment to safety.

Jerry’s unwavering commitment to safety stems from his desire to ensure that every employee returns safely to their loved ones at the end of each workday, thereby fostering a secure work environment.

As a Site Safety Coach, Jerry finds fulfillment in learning about various safety opportunities and experiences from others, which he then shares with his team to enhance awareness and promote mutual learning.