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
Rick Woehlhaff, Watertown
South Dakota Stockgrowers Association
JT Rickenbach, Oelrichs
Raydelle Sperle, Buffalo
Randy Volmer, Owanka
South Dakota Farm Bureau Federation
Josh Geigle, Creighton
Kent VanderWal, Bruce (Vice President)
Mike Gebhart, Meadow
South Dakota Cattlemen's Association
Marshall Edleman, Willow Lake
Carl Sanders, Oral (President)
Katie Mauch, Pierre
South Dakota Cattlemen's Auxiliary
Kelsey Geraets, Humboldt (Treasurer)
Meagen J Fischer, Centerville
Emily Peterson, Highmore
South Dakota CattleWomen
Katrin Vanzanbergen, Winner
Danielle Kartak, Colome
Erin Yost, Gann Valley
South Dakota Beef Breeds Council
Chris Effling, Highmore
VeaBea Thomas, Harrold
Amy Blum, Reliance
South Dakota Farmers Union
David Reis, Oacoma
Oren Lesmeister, Parade
Lance Perrion, Ipswich
National Directors
Cattlemen's Beef Promotion & Research Board
Veabea Thomas, Harold
Larry Stomprud, Mud Butte
David Uhrig, Hermosa
Oren Lesmeister, Parade
Federation of State Beef Councils
Emily Peterson, Highmore
Josh Geigle, Creighton
Amy Blum, Reliance
US Meat Export Federation
Jared Knock, Willow Lake
David Reis, Oacoma
Marshall Edleman, Willow Lake
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.
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.