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Purpose:

This committee guides the direction of research to continue the strong foundation necessary to understand the consumer and to provide objective scientific insights to advance beefs’ attributes.

Primary audiences addressed by this committee include but are not limited to:

  • Scientists
  • Researchers
  • Science-based Organizations
  • Research Institutions
  • Other Programs that rely on Sound Science for Decision Making

Twice a year, producer leaders meet in committees to review promotions and other projects that directly tie to their initiatives based on the Beef Industry Long Range Plan.

Research Committee Beef Board Members

Co-Chair

Steve Springer

Linden, Wisconsin

Appointed in 2025

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Kevin Busher

Winters, Texas

Appointed in 2026

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Carlos Carrillo

Hanford, California

Appointed in 2025

Mark Fellwock

Monett, Missouri

Appointed in 2025

Mike Frey

Kingfisher, Oklahoma

Appointed in 2026

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Matt Grabbe

Hays, Kansas

Appointed in 2026

Ed Hildenbrand

Huntingburg, Indiana

Appointed in 2023

Selwyn Jones

Wimberley, Texas

Appointed in 2025

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John Lee

Madisonville, Tennessee

Appointed in 2026

Sue Link

Elbert, Colorado

Appointed in 2026

Jas Livingston

Broadwater, Nebraska

Appointed in 2023

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Bill Post

Chandler, Minnesota

Reappointed in 2025

Gwenna Prescott

Buhl, Idaho

Appointed in 2024

Jared Ranly, D.V.M.

Lott, Texas

Appointed in 2025

Marsha Shoemaker

Bellevue, Texas

Appointed in 2026

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John Thompson

Saint Francisville, Louisiana

Reappointed in 2025

Kathy Tokach

Saint Anthony, North Dakota

Appointed in 2026

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Lisandra Vitorino

Turlock, California

Appointed in 2026

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Brian Warren

Newton Grove, North Carolina

Reappointed in 2025

LuJean Waters

Bartow, Florida

Appointed in 2023

Research Committee Federation Members

Co-Chair

John Scanga

Ault, Colorado

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Ty Breeden

Quinter, Kansas

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David Bruene

Madrid, Iowa

Jordan Cook

Jordan Davis-Cook

Cordell, Oklahoma

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Will Derting

Ephrata, Washington

Josh Geigle

Creighton, South Dakota

Timmery Hellyer

Lander, Wyoming

Charlie Hollenbeck

Forsyth, Montana

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Leon Knirk

Quincy, Michigan

Scott Lake

Laramie, Wyoming

Andy Larson

Randolph, Kansas

Belinda Lavender

Melrose, New Mexico

June Loseke

Columbus, Nebraska

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Sarah McKenzie

Fort Stockton, Texas

Clint Richardson

Saint Cloud, Florida

Butch Schuler

Bridgeport, Nebraska

John Seymour

Cloverdale, Oregon

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Pat Shields

Bryan, Texas