Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Tim Schellpeper

With more than 35 years in the agriculture and protein industries, Tim brings end-to-end insight into the food supply chain—shaped by his roots on a fifth-generation family farm in northeast Nebraska and leadership roles across farming and meat-packing operations. Tim has held roles of increasing responsibility with his most recent role as CEO of JBS.

Joe Hartsig

Joe is a seasoned executive and board leader with extensive experience across the consumer, service, and retail sectors. Currently Managing Director at a leading executive search firm, he specializes in building senior teams and advising on strategy and leadership.

Mitch Arends

Mitch brings more than 25 years of experience leading supply chain, operations, and manufacturing functions at top consumer brands. Currently serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer at Utz Brands, he previously held a variety of senior roles at Kraft Heinz, including leading the company’s North American End to End Supply Chain, one of the most complex integrated supply chains in North American food and beverage.