ChairmanClifford Hawbaker, Chambersburg, Franklin County, PA dairy producer
Vice ChairAlan Kozak, Millersburg, Holmes County, OH dairy producer
Vice ChairRob Barley, Conestoga, Lancaster County, PA dairy producer
Joe Borgerding, Belgrade, Stearns County, MN dairy producer
Daniel Brandt, Annville, Lebanon County, PA dairy producer
Laura Covert, West Winfield, Herkimer County, NY dairy producer
Dave Forgey, Logansport, Cass County, IN dairy producer
Jack Fritz, Springfield, Robertson County, TN dairy producer
Duane Hertzler, Loysville, Perry County, PA dairy producer
Dale Hoffman, Shinglehouse, Potter County, PA dairy producer
Paul Horning, Stevens, Lancaster County, PA dairy producer
Jon Jenkins, Columbia Crossroads, Bradford County, PA dairy producer
Sue Schultz, Chilton, Calumet County, WI dairy producer
Ben Shelton, Olin, Iredell County, NC dairy producer
Dan Z. Stoltzfus, Honey Brook, Chester County, PA dairy producer
Howard Straub, St. Johns, Clinton County, MI dairy producer
Nelson Troutman, Richland, Berks County, PA dairy producer
Ken Wunderlin, Livingston, Iowa County, WI dairy producer
DPAC’s Professional Team
Advocacy
Dennis Wolff and Versant Strategies
Dennis Wolff is former Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture now a partner in Versant Strategies, a public affairs and government relations firm based in Harrisburg, PA. DPAC has contracted Wolff and Versant Strategies to serve as a consultant and public affairs representative to DPAC.
Correspondence Secretary
Sherry Bunting, Agriculture Writing Services
Sherry Bunting is a free-lance writer. The DPAC board has contracted her services to keep the board minutes, facilitate communication and to provide frequent updates on DPAC activities via Email, website and other media.
Recording Treasurer
Bernard Morrissey, Morrissey Insurance
Bernie Morrissey is semi-retired from the insurance business and is volunteering his time and staff assistance. The two vice-chairs oversee the duties of the appointed recording treasurer.
Ad hoc (second tier) - active dairy producers
Doug Martin (PA)
Gary Kline (PA)
Jake Esh (PA)
Zach Meck (PA)
Roger Jefferson (VA)
Everett Williams (GA)
John Harrison (TN)
Steve Harrison (TN)
Mike Fisher (AR)
Tanya Rushing (MS)
Bennie Sims (KY)
H.H. Barlow (KY)
Bob Klingenfus (KY)
Ryan Buschur (OH)
Tom Barley (PA)
Deb Windecker (NY)
Action Groups (of active dairy producers)
Media and Information
Laura Covert
Dale Hoffman
Ad hoc Members Search
Duane Hertzler Howard Straub
Dave Forgey PMMB – PA State Issues Daniel Brandt, chair Nelson Troutman Zach Meck
Paul Horning
Finance Committee
Duane Hertzler (chair)
Daniel Brandt
Paul Horning
Bernie Morrissey
Fundraising
Bernie Morrissey (chair) Jake Esh
Doug Martin
Alan Kozak
Jon Jenkins
Milk Pricing Rob Barley (chair) Dale Hoffman (vice-chair) Daniel Brandt Dan Z. Stoltzfus