Our Mission
The mission of the Idaho Pork Producers Association is to provide leadership in areas related to the industyr in order ot enhance Idaho Pork Producers’ opportunity , profit, success and stewardship.
Our Strategic Plan
Coming soon….
Board of Directors
State Executive Director: Bonnie Holtry – (208) 880-2316 | idahopigs@gmail.com
President: Kirk Puglsey
President Elect: Logan Thornton
Director Region 1:
Director Region 2: Rick Roper
Director Region 3: Joe Kornbau
Board of Director Bios:
Logan Thornton – I loved growing up on the pig farm. Checking on the newborns, feeding, showing pigs, even cleaning pens are some of my greatest memories out on the farm with dad!
I now, alongside my wife Melissa, get to share the same things with our children as we work hard together to responsibly raise our pigs! Working with pigs is my passion and what I feel I do best. I am happy to help our customers in any way I can when it comes to pigs. From filling the freezer to making memories in the show ring, I am here to help.
Rick Roper – Rick is a third-generation pig farmer. He currently lives on his family farm in Kimberly, Idaho where he and his wife, Courtney are raising their four young children. They have a 500 sow operation, a small crop farm, 60 beef cows, and a custom manure management business. He values agricultural freedom and pragmatism in policies.
Rick received a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business from Brigham Young University-Idaho and a master’s degree in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University. He is involved in his church and family life and finds great joy in sharing the lessons and experiences unique to agriculture with anyone unfamiliar with them.
Joe Kornbau – is a board member of the Idaho Pork Producers Association and brings both industry leadership and hands-on livestock experience to the organization.
Joe is the owner and operator of High Desert Show Stock, where he and his family produce high-quality show pigs in Southern Idaho. Based in Burley, Idaho, High Desert Show Stock focuses on sound, competitive genetics and youth development within the show pig industry. Joe lives in Burley with his wife Shawna and their children, who are actively involved in agriculture and livestock projects.
In addition to his livestock operation, Joe works in management with Bunge North America, where he is involved in operations, leadership, and business decision-making within the agricultural sector. His professional background provides valuable insight into the broader grain and protein supply chain.
Joe is also deeply committed to youth agriculture. He serves as a 4-H advisor in Cassia County, mentoring young exhibitors and helping develop the next generation of agricultural leaders.
Through his roles in production agriculture, corporate management, and youth education, Joe is dedicated to advancing the pork industry and supporting Idaho producers.