Julie Maschhoff grew up on a diversified grain, hog, and dairy farm near Okawville, Illinois. She graduated with honors from the University of Illinois in 1985, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Science. She joined the Maschhoff family business in 1989 and has held a variety of posts as the company has grown. 

Julie is a graduate of the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Program and has been recognized as one of Ten Outstanding Young People in Illinois by the Illinois Jaycees in 1992. As an active member of the Illinois Pork Producers Association, she has served on numerous pork industry committees on the state and national level. Julie has served as co-chair of the Clinton County D.A.R.E. program and is also an active member of the Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation. Julie and her husband, Ken, reside with their four children on the family farm near Carlyle, Illinois.