Dr. Bradley Wolter grew up on a grain and hog farm near Evansville, Illinois. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from the College of ACES in 1997, his Masters in Swine Production Management in 1999, and his Doctorate in Swine Growth and Development in 2002. While at the University of Illinois, Bradley received the National Pork Producers Council Innovation in Applied Swine Research Award and the University of Illinois, College of ACES Achievement Award.

Dr. Wolter joined The Maschhoffs in 2002 as the Director of Research and Technology, and was appointed the COO in December 2006. He is a graduate of the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Program and is an active member of the American Society of Animal Science as well as the Illinois Pork Emissions Research Advisory Committee. In addition, he serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Illinois, College of ACES. Bradley lives with his wife and two children near Aviston, Illinois.