Leadership
Meet the folks behind Colorado Beef Council.
Board of Directors
The work undertaken by Colorado Beef Council is guided by industry leaders representing every segment of the Colorado Cattle industry. These individuals on the Colorado board are nominated by their respective organizations and appointed by the Governor of Colorado to give voice, expertise and perspective to the needs of Colorado cattle ranchers, farmers and beef producers.
John Scanga, PhD
Chairman
Processor/Distributer
Ault
Luke Larson
Vice Chair
Feeder
Fowler
Joanie Shoemaker
Secretary/Treasurer
Marketer
Parker
Robbie LeValley
Director
Cow/Calf
Hotchkiss
Kris Musgrave
Director
Processor/Marketer
Wiggins
Logan Hardin
Director
Feeder
Burlington
Meghann Blach
Director
Dairy
Yuma
Bob Welch
Director
Cow/Calf
Elizabeth
Staff
The Colorado Beef Council staff proudly serves Colorado's cattle farmers and ranchers through education, promotion and community engagement to demonstrate the value of the beef industry in Colorado. We also engage in activities that demonstrate that not only is beef delicious, but it's also a powerful ally in building healthy bodies, thriving communities and a strong economy for Colorado.
Kenton Ochsner
Executive Director
Responsible for administration, budget planning, international marketing programs, producer communications and industry relations.
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Julie Moore
VP of Operations
Responsible for operational processes, consumer information, education, and producer communications.
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Kate Schulz, RDN, LD, LMNT
Nutrition and Health Promotion Consultant
Responsible for nutrition outreach to health professionals and nutrition influencers.
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Jayne Hartman
Digital Promotion
Consulant
Responsible for creating digital marketing strategy to ensure social media aligned with the overall marketing efforts
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Kai Miranda
Collections & Compliance manager
Responsible for Checkoff administration, including collections and state of origin details as well as producer administration.
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Andrea Rost
Marketing strategy Consultant
Responsible for aligning campaign planning, content direction, and media strategy to ensure programs and partnerships are coordinated and driving results.
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