Born in January 1952 to Charles and Lorraine Vignieri, Dennis is one of 7 brothers and 2 sisters. Embarking on his chosen career after high school, Dennis has been with Birchwood Foods for 47 years, has been a member of the Board of Directors since 1984 and currently is President and CEO.
Two of his most important positions are that of father to his 3 children and grandfather to his 5 grandchildren.
He supports his industry by serving on the Executive Committee for the North American Meat Institute. In addition, he takes pride in supporting and empowering the communities surrounding each of Birchwood Foods’ locations.
For many years, Birchwood Foods has been a major buyer for the Youth Livestock Auctions at the Wisconsin State Fair and Kenosha County Fair.
He strives to continue providing a line of quality product while developing a strong reputation of excellence established by the passion for partnerships.
And when he is not working closely with his Birchwood Team, he is carrying on the tradition of building agriculture in the area.