2000 Fellow Award

Industry Category

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American Society of Animal Science

W. Dwight Armstrong

W. Dwight Armstrong was born near Princeton, Kentucky on September 30, 1950. He received the B.S. degree from Murray State University in 1971 and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Purdue University in 1973 and 1975, respectively. As a member of the North Carolina State University faculty (1975–1982) he taught nutrition and swine management and was a recipient of the Outstanding Teacher Award (1979). His research emphasized digestive enzyme development in the early-weaned pig. He joined Akey, Inc., Lewisburg, OH as Director of Nutrition in 1982, became Vice-President and General Manager in 1986, and advanced to President and Chief Operating Officer in 1993. He is responsible for all activities of the company.

Dr. Armstrong has been active in the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS). He served ASAS as a member of the editorial board and as a Director at Large from 1996 to 1998. He has been a member of AFIA’s Nutrition Council, International Committee, Board of Directors, and Executive Committee and was recently named Chairman-Elect. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Animal Industry Foundation. Honors he has received include Purdue University’s prestigious Distinguished Agricultural Alumnus Award in 1995.

Dr. Armstrong has been active in civic organizations and his church. He has served on the Board of Trustees, the Finance Committee, and the Administrative Board of the latter. He currently serves on the boards of three local businesses. His wife, Judy, and their two sons, Todd and Adam, have provided outstanding support.