Board of Directors

President - Joe Abate

Joe has been in the meat processing industry since 1967 and is President of Abate Packers. He joined the OIMP to keep up-to-date and informed about changes and issues within the meat industry. Joe joined the Board in 2000 because he has always felt it is important to give back to the industry. He also volunteers with the Ontario Independent Poultry Processors Association.

Abate Packers • www.abatepackers.com
Abate Packers operates as a Provincial Abattoir in Arthur. In addition to rabbit, they do both air-chilled and water chilled roaster chickens, and all the poultry cuts. They deal in game, such as Cornish Hens, pheasants, guinea hen, squab, quails, goose, duck, and partridge. Abate Packers has been a member of the OIMP since 1996.

Past President - Tony Facciolo

The Facciolo family has been in the meat industry since 1968. Tony and his Dad went into partnership at Holly Park Meat Packers in 1979. Tony joined the Board in 1986 because he wanted to make a difference. Tony volunteers to have a strong voice, allowing him to express his opinion. Tony represents the OIMP on the Ontario Beef Value Round Table and Canadian Veal Association.

Holly Park Meat Packers • www.hollypark.ca
Holly Park Meat Packers operates as a Provincial Abattoir, in Caledon, and a Provincial FSMP, in Cookstown. They slaughter lamb, veal, and beef and process many species, including pork products. Holly Park Meat Packers has been a member of the OIMP since 1986.

Vice President - Walter Mueller Jr.

Walter has been in the meat processing industry since 1986 and is a Director for Springer’s Meats. He joined the OIMP because the organization came highly recommended to him, and he felt that the information he would receive, and contribute, could help the industry immensely. Walter joined the Board in 2005 because it was a great opportunity to network and to provide insight from a federal plant aspect.

Springer's Meats • www.springersmeats.com
Springer’s Meats operates as a Federal Processor in Hamilton. They process a variety of European meats and deli products. These products are then sold wholesale and at their retail outlet. Springer’s Meats has been a member of the OIMP since 1989.

Secretary/Treasurer - Cory Van Groningen

Cory has been the co-owner of the family business, VG Meats, for 10 years, but he has been in the meat industry since 1989. Cory joined the OIMP because he wanted to be a part of the unified voice for the industry. Cory joined the Board in 2009 to learn more about and help further the industry. He also volunteers with the Local Cattlemen’s Association and represents OIMP on the Ontario Beef Value Round Table.

VG Meats • www.vgmeats.ca
VG Meats operates as a Provincial Abattoir in Simcoe. They have won numerous awards for their fresh meats, cured meats, sausages, and heat and serve meals. VG meats has been a member of the OIMP since 1987.

Director - Betty Dikeos

Betty has been in the meat processing industry since 1995 and is Vice President of D&D Poultry. She joined the OIMP for the information and knowledge that she can acquire and share to benefit the industry. Betty joined the Board in 2007 because she wants to make a difference in the industry as a whole.

D & D Poultry • www.ddpoultry.com
D & D Poultry operates as a Provincial FSMP in Toronto. They produce a wide range of product lines, such as fresh poultry, Mennonite chicken products, and fully cooked products. Their successful Glacial Treasure line includes individually quick frozen items, breaded products, and a skewered line of chicken, pork, lamb, and beef. D & D Poultry has been a member of the OIMP since 2005.

Director - Carol Goriup

Florence Meats operates as a Provincial FSMP in Oakville. They pride themselves on providing top quality meats, which are prepared the old fashion way, naturally air-dried without additives or preservative.Florence Meats has been a member of the OIMP since 2006.

Florence Meats • www.florencemeats.com
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Director - Richard Halenda

Richard has been in the meat industry since 1979 and is President of The Meat Depot and Halenda’s Meats. He joined the OIMP because he felt that we offered a complete picture of what it was going to take to adapt to the new Food Safety Regulations. Richard joined the Board in 2007 because as a processor, distributor, and retailer he wanted to share his knowledge of the industry with others. Richard represents the OIMP on the Alliance of Ontario Food Processor Board of Directors.

Halenda’s Meats • www.halendasmeats.com
Halenda’s Meats operates as a Provincial FSMP in Oshawa. Halenda’s has been voted #1 for their deli and meat shop where they sell a variety of European style meats such as ham and cold cuts and also have a fresh meat counter. Halenda’s has been a member of the OIMP since 2006.

Director - John Koch

Walnut Hill Farms operates as a Provincial Abattoir in Gads Hill. They slaughter a variety of species including beef, lamb, goat, pork, veal and turkey and are a proud supported of Homegrown Ontario™. Walnut Hill Farms has been a member since 1986.

Walnut Hill Farms
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Director - Marc Oliver

Sargent Farms operates as a Provincial Abattoir in Milton. They offer many fresh Halal chicken product lines including whole roasting and broiler chickens, cut up parts, and specialty cut boneless and skinless poultry meat. Sargent Farms has been a member of the OIMP since 1996.

Sargent Farms • www.sargentfarms.ca
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Director - Luis Pavao

Luis has been in the meat processing industry since 1979 and has been the owner of Salsicharia Pavao since 1995. He joined the OIMP because of the industry information that is always readily available. Luis joined the Board in 2007 because he wanted to share his opinions and support the industry.

Salsicharia Pavao • www.salsichariapavao.com
Salsicharia Pavao operates as a Provincial FSMP in Toronto. They are processors of a variety of different meats such as Veal, Pork, Goat, Rabbit, Chicken, and Sausages, and also carry a great selection of Portuguese, and domestic cheese and other delicatessens. Salsicharia Pavao has been a member of the OIMP since 1993.

Director - Orry Wagenhammer

Wagener's Meat Products operates as a Provincial FSMP in Toronto. they process high quality beef, pork and poultry deli products. They use traditional European recipes and methods to produce ham, salami, bacon, cold cuts, and many other specialty meats. All products are hand-made and smoked on-site. Wagener's Meat Products has been a member of the OIMP since 2009.

Wagener's Meat Products • www.wagenersmeat.com
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