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Zach Tucker

Director of QA Communications & Compliance – 4th Generation
Maple Leaf Farms
Zach Tucker is a 4th generation family member of Maple Leaf Farms, Inc., a global leader in duck production and breeding. Zach is a graduate of Purdue University with a concentration in Animal Agribusiness. He has been at Maple Leaf full-time for over 8 years overseeing roles in various areas including animal performance research, biosecurity, internal and 3rd party execution, and animal well-being programs. Currently, Zach serves as the Director of QA Communication and Compliance where he acts as a liaison between departments ushering in process improvement and enhanced communication channels. In addition, he oversees all product labeling and regulatory compliance. Zach also sits on the Family Council and is the Philanthropy Committee Chair acting as the main point of contact for charitable giving and philanthropy between Maple Leaf, the community, and beyond. Zach and his wife, Gabriella, have one daughter named Penelope, who is the first member of the 5th generation.

SESSIONS

Boot camp: Finding Common Ground…Effective Multi-generational Communication Tips Speaker

You’ve got history. You’ve got personalities. You’ve got all kinds of generational quirks. You’re not alone. Other NextGen-ers face the same communication challenges within their family business.. How you communicate across generations is the secret sauce to neutralize emotions within your family’s dynamics and have more productive talks about the business. This session will help you hone your communication skills with the folks who knew you before you were born.