Phil Clemens, president and
CEO of Hatfield, Inc., in Hatfield, PA, has
been elected to a one-year term as secretary of
the American Meat Institute (AMI). He will
serve from September 1998 to October 1999.
Clemens’ election came during
AMI's Annual Business Meeting, which preceded
the 1998 Annual Convention and Innovation
Showcase, September 17-19, 1998, in
Philadelphia, PA.
Clemens began
working in his family business at Hatfield on a
part-time basis in 1962, then worked his way up
the corporate ladder to be named president in
1994 and CEO in 1995. At Hatfield, he has held
such positions as sanitation crew supervisor,
data processing manager, personnel director and
vice president of human resources.
In addition to his responsibilities at
Hatfield, Clemens is president of the board of
directors of the United Way of North Penn,
serves on the Packer Processor Industry
Council, is a member of Senator Rick
Santorum’s Agriculture Committee and
volunteers with the Philadelphia Food Bank.
Clemens is a graduate of Pierce
College, Philadelphia, PA.
“With more than 36 years in the industry,
Phil brings a level of experience to AMI’s
leadership that will help the industry confront
the future,” said AMI President J. Patrick
Boyle. “We look forward to him serving as an
officer of the Institute.”
AMI represents the interests of packers and
processors of beef, pork, lamb, veal and turkey
products and their suppliers throughout North
America. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the
Institute provides legislative, regulatory and
public relations services, conducts scientific
and economic research, offers marketing and
technical assistance and sponsors education
programs.
Hatfield, Inc.'s Phil Clemens Elected AMI Secretary for 1998-1999 Term
Wednesday, September 16, 1998
For more information contact:
Janet Riley Vice President, Public Affairs 703-841-2400 jriley@meatinstitute.org |
James Ratchford Manager, Public Affairs 703-841-2400 jratchford@meatinstitute.org |

