ELIZABETHTOWN, PA (August 8, 2012) - Mike Sloan, owner of Hermann Wurst Haus, Hermann, MO, was recently elected President of the American Association of Meat Processors at the 73rd American Convention of Meat Processors and Supplier' Exhibition in St. Paul, Minnesota. Sloan worked his way through the AAMP Board of chairs, serving as the Assocìatíon’s 1st Vice President and Treasurer before he took charge of his presidential duties on July 28, 2012.

At a very young age, Mike was involved in the meat industry as he learned a variety of meat processing skills at the family processing plant. ln June of 2011, Mike and his Wife, Lynette, set out on their own. They purchased a former auto part store in the historic downtown area of Hermann, Missouri. After much planning and remodeling, the Hermann Wurst Haus was open for business in September, 2011.

Through the years, Mike has been actively involved in the Missouri Association of Meat Processors (MAMP) He has served on the MAMP Board of Directors and shared his meat processing knowledge with as others serving as speaker and chairman of several committees. He has also appeared on the Food Network television show Road Tasted and shared his skills with others by teaching meat fabrication and sausage production to chefs.

Every year, the city of Hermann, MO, hosts Hermann Wurstfest. Wurstfest is annual event drawing large crowds to Celebrate the German culture, music, and food. In 1997, was inducted into the Hermann Wurst Fest Hall of Fame, Where he has been chair or co-Chair for over 20 years.

The Hermann Wurst Haus is a retail business that offers everything from fresh-cut steaks, roasts, chops, to ham, bacon, and a variety of processed meat products. The establishment also provides a full deli with indoor and outdoor seating. Mike has continued to compete in meat product competitions and won several awards for his specialty processed meat products.

Mike has been very active with AAMP. He has served on numerous committees and has been a speaker at AAMP's convention. He looks forward to leading AAMP throughout the coming year.