Doug Chapin was first elected to the Michigan Milk Producers Association board of directors in 2016 and currently serves as Chairman of the MMPA board, a position he has held since March 2020. Doug and his wife, Cheri, and son, Sam, operate Chapin Family Farms LLC in Remus, Michigan where they farm 2,000 acres and milk 700 cows.
In addition to his position as MMPA Board Chairman, Doug serves on the Executive Committee for the National Milk Producers Federation board of directors and also serves on the United States Dairy Export Council Trade Policy Committee. In 2024 Doug was honored as the “Farmer Communicator of the Year” by the National Milk Producers Federation for his efforts in sharing dairy’s story to foster a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by dairy farmers.