1997 Honouree Earl "Gene" Short

Born September 22, 1939, Fostoria, Ohio

1961
: Attended Bowling Green University Received B.S. Business Administration

1967: Involved in family poultry business, Neuhauser Hatcheries, Inc. Merged with Robin Hood Multifoods Inc., becoming the third largest integrated egg operation in the United States. General Sales Manager, IMCO Poultry.

1970: General Manager, Neuhauser Poultry, Canada.

1974: General Manager, Supersweet Feeds, Canada.

1976: Vice President and General Manager, Robin Hood Multifoods Inc.(Agri-Products Division)

1989: President, Masterfeeds, Divsion of Robin Hood Multifoods Inc.
Industry Trade Groups: President, Ontario Hatchery Association; Director, Canadian Hatchery Association; Chariman, Canadian Feed Industry Association; Director, CFIA(Ontario); Director, Ontario Poultry Processors.

1993:
  • Returned to the United States and became President, C.E.O., Midwest Wood Trim, Inc.
  • President, ETS Development Corp.
  • President, Short Famrs.
  • Director, Henry County Bank.
  • Directory, Henry County Chamber of Commerce