Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Dr. Joe Harris: SMA President & CEO -Welcome to the SMA family!
Neil Dudley and Joe Harris welcome everyone to the show as they discuss the open, friendly environment of the Association, highlight a few impactful SMA members and share the mission of the Association.
Links:
https://southwestmeat.org/hall-of-honor/
https://southwestmeat.org/benefits-of-membership/
2025 SMA Convention Page : https://bit.ly/3GAI5y4
Topics
01:20 Meet Joe Harris: SMA President and CEO
04:12 The Importance of People in Associations
06:26 Memorable Figures in SMA History
18:54 The Evolution of SMA
21:52 Joe Harris' Journey to Meat Science
23:39 Deferring Vet School for Graduate Studies
24:20 First Job at Texas Beef Council
24:54 Career Advice and Industry Insights
26:09 Current Events and Industry Challenges
27:03 Regulatory Compliance and Food Safety
36:55 SMA Convention and Networking
40:19 SMA Foundation and Scholarships
44:37 Starting an Industry Association
47:12 Reflections and Future Plans