M2P2: Marketing and Managing Pork Production

Brian Melody - Vice President of Operations

Brian is a native of Lake City, Iowa; raised in a diversified family farm with two brothers and sisters. Brian is also a graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Animal Science with focus on Reproduction and Meat Science. After college, he worked with both PIC and Christensen Farms before joining M2P2.

Brian started with M2P2 in January, 2007 first leading research. Brian moved then into the Regional Manager role in eastern Iowa for 18 months. Brian now works with both the sow and finishing team as VP of Operations. He enjoys both teams and the unique challenges that both possess while cherishing the opportunity to join these two different – yet connected pieces of farm to fork production.

Brian looks to aid in Redefining World Class through the formation and development of great teams who challenge paradigms and industry standards while valuing execution of agreed upon practices. Brian resides in Ames with his wife Jaime (Dodge) and is a father of three; Benjamin, Katherine, and Matthew.