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well-being of pigs and people
have left a lasting impact on all
who work with him.
“He represents PIPESTONE
so well, and it’s been inspiring
to watch him grow and develop
people with an unwavering
commitment to the shareholders
he serves,” noted Troy Woelber,
Executive Vice President of
Pipestone Management.
In the day-to-day, Mark leads
his team by example, “It’s how
you carry yourself mainly, what
we do with our hands, how we
talk, where we go with our feet
- as a manager those things are
easy to portray. It shows what
we’re focusing on, whether
it’s commitment to the job,
caring for the safety of others,
the integrity of being alone in
the barn, or the pressures of
working hard for the growth of
the entire team,” explains Mark.
Symbolic Recognition
The David Neuberger II
Core Values Award is not
just a symbol of recognition;
it signi昀椀es an individual’s
impact on the success of
PIPESTONE and the farmers
they serve. Given annually
to only one recipient, this
award is a testament to the
signi昀椀cant contributions made
by the recipient. Nominees
are evaluated on their
understanding and commitment
to PIPESTONE’s Core Values,
agriculture service, and their
Presenting the 2023 David Neuberger II Core Values Award to Mark Uilk on
behalf of PIPESTONE are (L-R) Jody De Kam, Mark Uilk, Kyle Caskey, Jim
Marzolf, and Kyle Kreun.
involvement in the teaching and
professional development of
others.
Upon receiving the award,
Mark expressed his humility
and gratitude. “I’m so honored
and humbled to get this award
and to be part of PIPESTONE.”
He attributes his success to
the dynamic leadership of the
company and the supportive
work environment that
promotes personal growth the
performance. His advice for
new employees: “Root yourself
in day-to-day focus, 昀椀nd joy
in what you are doing, and
turn your job into a way of life.
Galatians 6:7 says, “We reap
what we sow.” We all have that
choice.”
Mark still 昀椀nds joy in his dayto-day and his recent move
to the PIPESTONE-managed
sow farm, Dakota Superior, has
reignited his enthusiasm for sow
production. His of昀椀ce window
even overlooks the family farm
where he spent his childhood;
life seems to have come full
circle.
As we celebrate Mark Uilk’s
achievements, the David
Neuberger II Core Values Award
guides PIPESTONE employees
on the path of excellence,
commitment, and the pursuit of
a brighter future for agriculture.
Mark and his wife, Laura, reside
with their three children near
Pipestone, MN.
“The love of the job just turns into a way of life.”
Mark Uilk
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