The following is a review of the topics discussed and action taken during the meetings of the Board of Directors held November 1 and 4, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas.

• Karla Knapp, President of the American Angus Auxiliary, gave an overview of the Auxiliary’s activities of the past year.
• In his CEO report, Mark McCully presented organizational structure additions, gave an AngusLink marketing update, and reviewed the Convention schedule. He finished with a preview of his report for the 2024 Annual Convention of Delegates meeting.
• The 2024 annual report, the fiscal year (FY) 2024 finances, and the annual audit were reviewed. Rob Adams moved, seconded by Jonathan Perry, to accept the report. The motion was unanimously approved.
• An update from Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) President Kelli Retallick, was given on procedures and protocols regarding the use of archived DNA samples.
• Certified Angus Beef (CAB) President John Stika presented the recent efforts of the Red Meat Yield Working Group.
• Pursuant to the Association’s bylaws, Mark Ahearn moved, seconded by Paul Bennett, to elect Mark McCully as Chief Executive Officer and Kenny Miller as Assistant Secretary for 2025. The motion was unanimously approved.
• The 2025 Annual Convention of Delegates will be held November 2, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.
• Roger Wann moved, seconded by Smitty Lamb, to approve the following 2025 meeting dates. The motion was unanimously approved.
  
  • February 10 - 13 St. Joseph, Missouri
  • June 2 - 5 Nashville, Tennessee
  • September 8 - 11 St. Joseph, Missouri
  • Week of December 8 CAB Board Meeting – Wooster, OH
• John Dickinson moved, seconded by Paul Bennett to approve the following 2025 committees and appointments:

Executive Committee

Jonathan Perry, Chair
Jim Brinkley, Vice Chair
Darrell Stevenson, Treasurer
John Dickinson
Smitty Lamb
Ex Officio Mark McCully, CEO

Breed Improvement Committee

Smitty Lamb, Chair
Darrell Stevenson, Vice Chair
Rob Adams
Paul Bennett
John Dickinson

Commercial Programs Committee

John Dickinson, Chair
Jim Brinkley, Vice Chair
Art Butler
Darrell Stevenson
Roger Wann

Communications & Public Relations Committee

Mark Ahearn, Chair
Roger Wann, Vice Chair
Alan Mead
Danny Poss
Jerry Theis

Events & Jr Activities Committee

Jerry Theis, Chair
Mark Ahearn, Vice Chair
Ron Hinrichsen
Mark Johnson
Henry Smith

Finance & Planning Committee

Darrell Stevenson, Chair
Rob Adams, Vice Chair
Paul Bennett
Alan Mead
Charles Mogck

Member Services Committee

Paul Bennett, Chair
Smitty Lamb, Vice Chair
Rob Adams
Charles Mogck
Henry Smith

Research Priorities Committee

Jim Brinkley, Association VP
Darrell Stevenson, Association Treasurer
John Dickinson, AGI Chair
Smitty Lamb, CAB Chair
Rob Adams, Foundation Chair
Kelli Retallick, AGI President
John Stika, CAB Staff Rep
Ex Officio
Mark McCully, Association CEO
Kenny Miller, Association CFO
Jaclyn Boester, Foundation Executive Director
Dr. Joe Cassady, Education Member
Dr. Larry Kuehn, Industry Liaison

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Appointments
NCBA Board Representative, Paul Bennett
Ag & Food Policy, Jim Brinkley
Cattle Health & Well Being Committee, Roger Wann
Live Cattle Marketing Committee, John Dickinson
International Trade Committee, Darrell Stevenson

Chaplain - Charles Mogck

Parliamentarian - Sean Colligan

• Election of the Board of Directors and Officers of Certified Angus Beef
  • Smitty Lamb moved, seconded by Charles Mogck to elect the Board of Directors
    of Certified Angus Beef LLC for 2025 as proposed. The motion passed
    unanimously.
  • Jim Brinkley nominated Smitty Lamb to serve as Chair of the 2025 CAB Board. The nomination was seconded by Roger Wann. The motion was unanimously approved.
  • Darrell Stevenson moved, seconded by Jim Brinkley, to elect additional officers for 2025 as shown below. The motion passed unanimously.

  Certified Angus Beef LLC 2025 Board of Directors

  Smitty Lamb, Chair
  Darrell Stevenson
  Jim Brinkley
  Henry Smith
  Charles Mogck
  Roger Wann
  Mark McCully, Vice Chair
  John Stika, President
  Brent Eichar, Secretary/Treasurer
  Rob Shuey, Industry Representative

• Election of the Board of Directors and Officers of Angus Productions Inc.
  • Rob Adams moved, seconded by Paul Bennett, to elect the Board of Directors of Angus Productions Inc. for 2025 as proposed. The motion passed unanimously.
  • Mark Ahearn nominated Jim Brinkley to serve as Chair of the 2025 API Board. The nomination was seconded by Roger Wann. With no other nominations, Jim Brinkley was elected unanimously.
  • Mark Ahearn moved, seconded by Art Butler, to elect additional officers for 2025 as shown below. The motion passed unanimously.

  Angus Productions Inc. 2025 Board of Directors

  Jim Brinkley, Chair
  Mark Ahearn
  John Dickinson
  Art Butler
  Roger Wann
  Ron Hinrichsen
  Mark McCully, Vice Chair
  Benjie Lemon, President
  Kenny Miller, Secretary/Treasurer

   

• Election of the Board of Directors and Officers of the Angus Foundation
  • Paul Bennett moved, seconded by Art Butler, to elect the Board of Directors of the Angus Foundation for 2025 as proposed. The motion passed unanimously.
  • Alan Mead nominated Rob Adams to serve as Chair of the 2025 Foundation Board. The nomination was seconded by John Dickinson. The motion passed unanimously.
  • Mark Ahearn moved, seconded by John Dickinson, to elect additional officers for 2025 as shown below. The motion passed unanimously.

  Angus Foundation 2025 Board of Directors

  Rob Adams, Chair
  Mark Ahearn
  John Dickinson
  Alan Mead
  Mark McCully, Vice Chair
  Jaclyn Boester, Executive Director
  Kenny Miller, Secretary/Treasurer
  Darla Eggers, At Large
  Tom McGinnis, At Large

• Election of the Board of Directors and Officers of Angus Genetics Inc.
  • Jerry Theis moved, seconded by Smitty Lamb, to elect the Board of Directors of Angus Genetics Inc. for 2025 as proposed. The motion passed unanimously.
  • Smitty Lamb nominated John Dickinson to serve as Chair of the 2025 AGI Board. The nomination was seconded by Darrell Stevenson. The motion passed unanimously.
  • Smitty Lamb moved, seconded by Rob Adams, to elect additional officers for 2025 as shown below. The motion passed unanimously.

  Angus Genetics Inc. 2025 Board of Directors

  John Dickinson, Chair
  Smitty Lamb
  Paul Bennett
  Darrell Stevenson
  Rob Adams
  Jerry Theis
  Mark McCully, Vice Chair
  Kelli Retallick, President
  Kenny Miller, Secretary/Treasurer
  Mark Allan, Industry Representative

NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Week of February 10-13, 2025 St. Joseph, Missouri