Cooper Farms employees honored

OAKWOOD — Four Cooper Farms team members were selected to participate in the 11th Annual “Young Leaders Under 30” program sponsored in part by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association. The program recognizes young professionals who work for companies directly involved in the production and processing of poultry and meat or in the production of animal food and pet food. In addition to engaging the next generation of young professionals (ages 21-29), the program celebrates their status as up and coming leaders in the industry. Attending on behalf of Cooper Farms were Arlyn Cooper, Joelle Hemmelgarn, Nick Link and Nick Mansfield.

Dean Brown
Dean Brown joined The Lima News in 2022 as a reporter. Prior to The Lima News, Brown was an English teacher in Allen County for 38 years, with stops at Perry, Shawnee, Spencerville and Heir Force Community School. So they figured he could throw a few sentences together about education and business in the area. An award-winning photographer, Brown likes watching old black and white movies, his dog, his wife and kids, and the four grandkids - not necessarily in that order. Reach him at [email protected] or 567-242-0409.