Leadership Team

Patrick Hord
CEO, Hord Family Farms
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Pat is the CEO of Hord Family Farms and is the 4th generation to lead our family farm.

R. Duane Hord
President, Hord Livestock Co.
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Duane is the President of Hord Livestock Company and is the 3rd generation of our family farming heritage.

Colleen Hord
CFO
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Colleen is the CFO of Hord Farms and represents 5th generation farm ownership.

Phil Hord
President, Hord Family Farms
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Phil is the President of Hord Family Farms and represents 5th generation farm ownership.

Janel Hord
VP, Administrative Services
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Janel, wife of Pat, leads our administrative accounting team, as well as our charitable and community-building organization, HORD Cares.

​Robin Davis
VP, Team Member Services
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Robin leads our team member services department, focusing mainly on the development of our team and providing direction for day to day HR operations.

Matt Davis
VP, Swine Services
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Matt leads swine logistics, animal health, and grow-finish operations.

Jay Shawk
VP, Market Analysis & Nutritional Services
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Jay leads several areas on the farm including grain procurement, risk management and nutritional services.

Aaron Hacker
VP, Sow Production
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Aaron leads the management of our sow production division.

Chris Stuckey
Director, Financial Analysis
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Chris leads the financial analysis and reporting for Hord companies.​

David Neef
Director, Environmental Services
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Dave leads nutrient management, including the application of the natural (manure) fertilizer onto our land, and ensures our practices are sound and sustainable.

Scott Lagenderfer
Director, Financial Services
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Scott leads tax and finance for Hord companies.

David Shupp
Director, Crop Production
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David leads our crop production team that tends to the fields and raises the grains and grasses to feed our animals.

Chad Kin
Elevator General Manager
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Chad leads our elevator and feed mill teams.

Rick Bauer
Director, Safety & Compliance
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Rick works with our team to establish a safe working environment to ensure workplace well-being for all.