Brian Rexing Leads NMPF As New Chairman

Indiana Dairy Farmer to Guide National Dairy Policy

• Bonnie Johnson
• November 11, 2025
• Media Article

Brian Rexing, an Indiana dairy farmer, is elected as NMPF Chairman, succeeding Randy Mooney. He aims to strengthen the dairy industry through leadership, collaboration, and commitment to farmers’ futures.

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Brian Rexing, a dedicated Indiana dairy farmer and member of the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) cooperative, is elected as the 15th Chairman of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) during its Joint Annual Meeting.
 

“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve as your chairman,” said Rexing in his first remarks. “I may be stepping into this role, but it isn’t about me. It’s about who we represent, and the future we’re building together.”
 

Rexing and his wife, Ranell, owns and operates New Generation Dairy near Owensville, Indiana, milking 1,200 cows and farming 3,500 acres of corn, soybeans, wheat, and alfalfa. A fourth-generation farmer, Rexing also serves as Vice President of Evansville Young Dairymen and was recognized as Indiana Dairy Producer of the Year in 2010.
 

In 2021, he expanded his business by purchasing a meat processing plant with a retail store.
 

Rexing succeeds Randy Mooney, who led NMPF for 17 years. Mooney, who also chairs Dairy Farmers of America, will continue serving on NMPF’s Executive Committee. “It is one of the great honors of my life to work alongside so many dedicated farmer-leaders who care deeply about the future of dairy,” said Mooney. “I’m proud to pass the baton to Brian Rexing — a leader who carries forward the spirit of dedication, vision, and integrity that defines NMPF and our entire industry.”
 

The NMPF Officers and Executive Committee include:
 

• Chairman Brian Rexing – Dairy Farmers of America
   
• 1st Vice Chairman Cricket Jacquier – Agri-Mark
   
• 2nd Vice Chairman Simon Vander Woude – California Dairies Inc.
   
• Secretary Craig Caballero – United Dairymen of Arizona
   
• Treasurer Pete Kappelman – Land O’Lakes
   
• Sheryl Meshke – AMPI
   
• Rob Vandenheuvel – California Dairies Inc.
   
• Melvin Medeiros – Dairy Farmers of America
   
• Randy Mooney – Dairy Farmers of America
   
• Joel Eigenbrood – Foremost Farms
   
• Brian Hemann – Lone Star
   
• Jon Cowell – Maola Local Dairies
   
• Doug Chapin – Michigan Milk Producers Association
   
• Frank Doll – Prairie Farms
   
• Jacob Larson – Southeast Milk Inc.
   

New board members approved by NMPF delegates include:
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• Amy Humphreys (Northwest Dairy Association)
   
• Kurt Williams (Lanco Pennland)
   
• Stephen Mancebo (Land O’Lakes) 
   
• Brian Hemann (Lone Star Milk Producers)
   
• Will Dyt (California Dairies Inc.)
   

Honorary Directors for Life recognition is awarded to Jim Werkhoven of the Northwest Dairy Association and Joey Fernandes of Land O’Lakes for their years of service and leadership.
 

Photo by: www.nmpf.org