David Newman named new CEO of National Pork Board

Sep 08, 2025

The National Pork Board (NPB), the producer-led and consumer-focused National Pork Checkoff organisation, has named David Newman the organisation’s new CEO effective Sept. 1, 2025, according to a recent press release. Newman most recently served as NPB’s senior vice-president of market growth. He joined the organisation full-time in June 2023.

“After a thorough and thoughtful nationwide executive search process, we have found an exceptional and dedicated leader in agriculture to take the organisation representing America’s nearly 60,000 pork producers into the future,” said Gordon Spronk, a Minnesota pig farmer, swine veterinarian and NPB board president.

“David is no stranger to the pork industry. He has proven himself to be leadership-oriented, producer-focused and outcomes-driven when it comes to ensuring the pork industry is addressing the challenges and opportunities ahead of us. On behalf of the board, we have confidence in his character and capability to lead the organisation, staff and industry into a productive and powerful next season for pork.”

Newman was previously a member of the NPB board of directors, serving as president for two terms in 2020 and 2021. He also served on the US Meat Export Federation executive committee.

Before joining NPB staff, Newman earned a doctorate in meat and animal science from North Dakota State University. He was also a faculty member at NDSU and later at Arkansas State University, where he led meat science programs and swine research focused on meat quality.

Along with his family, Newman owns and operates Newman Family Farms in Myrtle, Missouri.

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