Rotary Program – October 9, 2015 – Leslie McCuiston – Farming and Food


Today’s host is Wayne McGillick

Leslie McGillick is a Senior Production Manager with The Maschhoffs, LLC.*  Leslie works with the company’s breed-to-ween division located in Columbus, NE and is responsible for managing a portfolio of approximately 11,000 sows.

Leslie grew up on her family’s cattle and grain farm in southwest Oklahoma, and was active in 4-H and FFA showing cattle and pigs.  She graduated in 2001 from Oklahoma State with a BA in agricultural economics.

Following graduation, Leslie worked for Cargill from 2001-2008 in a variety of positions including sow farm manager, field research manager, and pork food scientist, throughout the Midwest.  Then for five years as Sr. Field Manager, responsible for nine wear-to-finish sites and management of up to 23 farms producing 110,000 pigs annually.  Prior to joining Maschhoffs, she managed a large Banfield Pet Hospital for two years in the Dallas area.

Leslie has a passion for children’s charities and advocacy programs with abused and neglected children in those areas.  She has worked with Make-A-wish since college and helps with “Wish Granting.”

*Maschhoffs LLC produces pork and chicken products and is headquartered in St. Louis.

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