Members of Wisconsin’s livestock and meat industries are invited to celebrate two industry leaders at the Wisconsin Meat Industry Hall of Fame induction. Dan Sutherland and Fritz Usinger will be honored for their lifetime contributions. The dinner and awards ceremony will be on Thursday, April 10. The event takes place during the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors Annual Convention.
Dan Sutherland joined Johnsonville in 1982 as head of sow procurement. Over the years, he held key roles in plant management, sales, meat purchasing, rendering, and foreign market development.
Fritz Usinger is the president of Fred Usinger, Inc., a 144-year-old family-run meat processing company in Milwaukee. As the fourth-generation leader, he has driven the company’s growth and innovation.
Founded in 1993, the Wisconsin Meat Industry Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the state’s meat industry. The program is coordinated by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Meat Science and Animal Biologics Discovery program, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, and also the Wisconsin Livestock and Meat Council (WLMC).
The April 10 celebration begins with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. Dinner will follow at 6:30 p.m. at the Marriott Madison West in Middleton. Registration is available online at WI-AMP Convention.
