Hillsboro—United Producers, Inc. (UPI), the Midwest’s largest livestock marketing cooperative, is pleased to announce that long-time employee Sam Roberts, has accepted a new position in the company as a facility manager at the Hillsboro market. In this role, Sam will manage and provide leadership to all aspects of the facility, including daily operations, livestock marketing, procurement and sale of livestock, customer relations, and personnel management.
“We are thrilled to see Sam in this new role at our Hillsboro facility,” said Mike Bumgarner, president & CEO of United Producers, Inc. “Sam is a trusted, loyal team member and he is committed to the growth of UPI while proudly serving our members.”
Sam has worked with UPI since 1987. He graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Agriculture Economics and has dedicated his career to the industry. Sam has established a reputation as a highly respected professional and is known by producers, packers, and buyers alike. He holds extensive knowledge in livestock trading, risk management, and UPI services. Sam serves on the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Board of Directors and the Board of Directors for the Livestock Marketing Association. He has two sons, Wesley and Dylan.
UPI serves 30,000 members in Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee, and surrounding states, handling approximately 2.5 million head of livestock per year. UPI also offers risk management services, including marketing agreements and brokerage services; and offers competitive credit services for agricultural, farm machinery, and livestock financing. For more information, visit uproducers.com or follow United Producers, Inc. on Facebook.