Monday, November 8th, 2010
Erie Cafe * 536 West Erie * Chicago
Barry Carpenter
Chief Executive Officer
NAMP
Barry Carpenter is the CEO of the National Meat Association (NMA). NMA has over 500 members and has represented the interest of meat packers, processors and exporters since 1946.
Annual Meeting
We would like to encourage each CMMA Member company to send two representatives to enjoy a dinner on us. Additional representatives are always welcome for an additional cost of $80.00 per person.
Call Tina Knight at 708-478-7270 to make your reservation or email.
Please note your company name and the number of representatives that will be attending. Seating is limited.
Thank you for supporting the CMMA.
Chicago Midwest Meat Association
11350 South Winds Crossing, Orland Park, Illinois 60467 Phone: (708) 478-7270
Agenda for the evening:
Cocktails: 5:00 to 6:00 pm
Business Meeting: 6:00 to 6:30
Dinner: 6:30 to 7:15 pm
Guest Speaker: 7:15 to 8:00 pm
Barry assumed this position February 1, 2007 following a 37 year career with the U. S. Department of Agriculture. As a USDA senior executive, Barry administered USDA’s Livestock and Seed Program where he directed numerous functions vital to the marketing of meat and meat products in both U.S. and international markets—including beef grading and certification, developing standards for meat and livestock, meat and fish purchases for Federal feeding programs, livestock and grain market news reporting, and Federally mandated checkoff programs for beef, pork, lamb, and soybeans.
During his tenure at NMA, Barry has actively represented the meat industry on an array of key issues ranging from food safety initiatives to immigration reform. Barry has been heavily involved on export issues, especially working with USDA and USTR to support negotiations to open markets for U.S. beef and pork.
In recognition of his efforts at USDA, Barry received numerous governmental and industry awards, including the Presidential Rank Award from President Clinton and the National Meat Association’s E. Floyd Forbes Award. Most notably, President Bush awarded Barry with the 2005 Presidential Rank Award for Distinguished Executives—an honor only bestowed on less than one percent of senior career employees throughout the entire Federal government.
Barry is a graduate of the University of Florida where he received a B.S. degree in animal science.
