Board of Directors
How it works:
Each agricultural organization appoints three members to be a Council Director to represent their organization. Each Director serves a three-year term and is appointed by the membership organization every three years. The representatives from each organization shall serve three-year staggered terms.
Function of a Director:
The primary role of a Council Director is to serve the Council and the beef industry. They should represent their appointing organization but must incorporate those philosophies into the greater interests of the SD Beef Industry Council. Specifically, a Director on the Council shall serve to:
- Set organization policy;
- Identify and establish program goals and budget priorities;
- Approve the budget;
- Serve on committees;
- Approve projects;
- Represent the Council at meetings when required;
- Report to the constituent organization the actions of the Council;
- Present constituent organization recommendations.
Board of Directors
The SDBIC is comprised of three representative from eight agricultural organizations: SD Livestock Auction Market Association, SD Stockgrowers Association, SD Farm Bureau Association, SD Cattlemen's Association, SD Cattlemen's Auxiliary, SD Cattlewomen, SD Beef Breeds Council, and SD Farmers Union.
South Dakota Livestock Market Association
Christina Christensen, Kimball
Casey Perman, Mobridge
Justin Tupper, St Onge
South Dakota Stockgrowers Association
Gary Deering, President, Hereford
Les Shaw, White Owl
Randy Volmer, Owanka
South Dakota Farm Bureau Federation
Josh Geigle, Wall
Kent VanderWal, Treasure, Bruce
Mike Gebhart, Meadow
South Dakota Cattlemen's Association
Marshall Edleman, Willow Lake
Carl Sanders, Vice President, Oral
Todd Mortenson, Hayes
South Dakota Cattlemen's Auxiliary
Kelsey Geraets, Humboldt
Laurie Johnson, South Shore
Emily Peterson, Highmore
South Dakota CattleWomen
Becky Littau, Winner
Danielle Kartak, Colome
Erin Yost, Gann Valley
South Dakota Beef Breeds Council
Chris Effling, Highmore
VeaBea Thomas, Harrold
Amy Blum, Chamberlain
South Dakota Farmers Union
David Reis, Oacoma
Eric Sumption, Frederick
Lance Perrion, Ipswich
National Directors
Cattlemen's Beef Promotion & Research Board
Veabea Thomas, Harold
Larry Stomprud, Mud Butte
David Uhrig, Hermosa
Laurie Johnson, South Shore
Federation of State Beef Councils
Emily Peterson, Highmore
Todd Mortenson, Hayes
Josh Geigle, Wall
US Meat Export Federation
Jared Knock, Willow Lake
David Reis, Oacoma
JT Rickenbach, Oelrichs
Meet our Staff:
JODIE ANderson
Executive Director
Responsible for management of staff, producer communications and oversight of all checkoff programs, activities and functions of the South Dakota Beef Industry Council.
Shannon Schweitzer
Office Manager
Responsible for maintaining office services by organizing office operations and procedures including general administrative duties and activities.
Riley Zoss - Littau
Communications Manager
Responsible for media communications, social media and marketing materials.
Holly Swee
Director of Nutrition
Responsible for recommending, developing, and implementing nutrition education programs and content that supports beef in a healthful lifestyle.