Jeff Young General Manager – Ensign Ranches Jeff Young, a respected agricultural leader with more than 30 years of experience in livestock production, farming, ranch management, and agricultural land stewardship. Jeff has served as General Manager of Ensign Ranches since 1995, where he oversees livestock, farming, and feeding operations across Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming. His responsibilities include managing a large …
David Thomas
David Thomas Vice President – Jorgensen Land & Cattle (JLC) David Thomas serves as Vice President, “Skunk Wurx” for Jorgensen Land & Cattle (JLC), America’s largest marketer of seedstock bulls for the beef cattle industry. In this role with JLC, David is responsible for genetic development projects for their Angus seedstock operation – including the Motherlode®, FinishLineTM, andother research projects …
Dr. Ryan Reuter
Dr. Ryan Reuter Professor of Animal and Food Sciences – Oklahoma State University Dr. Ryan Reuter is the George Chiga Endowed Professor of Animal and Food Sciences at Oklahoma State University. His research centers on range beef cattle nutrition and incorporating precision management technology into grazing systems. Dr. Reuter is also principal of RanchTek Solutions LLC, a precision livestock consulting …
Rachel Larsen
Rachel Larsen Grounded Life Soil Consulting LLC Rachel Lohof Larsen of Grounded Life Soil Consulting LLC has a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science. She spent more than twenty five years studying landscapes of Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho on horseback while wiping her nose on her sleeve. Riding the range has provided her an unparalleled relationship with the land. Her grandfather, …
Chip Kemp
Chip Kemp Director of Strategy – 701x Chip Kemp is the Director of Strategy for 701x. His duties are wide-ranging as he works to aid various segments of the beef business with the suite of novel and innovative 701x tools. Prior to 701x, Chip served for roughly a decade as the Director of Commercial and Industry Operations for the American …
Andrew Coppin
Andrew Coppin Co-Founder of Farmbot (Australia) and Ranchbot (USA) After a 25-year career in Global Capital markets, Andrew found his true passion in Agritech over 12 years ago. Since that time, he has been a Founder, Company Director, Investor and Mentor to many in the Agtech sector. As Co-Founder of Farmbot (Australia) and Ranchbot (USA) he has been a formative …
James Clement III
James Clement III Chief Growth Officer and President of Grass and Rangeland – EarthOptics James Clement III serves as the Chief Growth Officer and President of Grass and Rangeland at EarthOptics, an agricultural technology firm specializing in high-definition soil measurement, mapping, and analysis. In this role, he helps farmers and ranchers maximize the health, productivity, and value of their land by …
Director of Cattle Operations – The 808 Ranch
*Please note KRIRM is not affiliated with job postings. For any job related questions, please contact the individual listed. Position Title: Director of Cattle Operations Name of Ranch/Business: The 808 Ranch Location: Southwest City, Missouri Position Description: The Director of Cattle Operations leads all aspects of cattle production and ranch-based livestock operations for The 808 Ranch. The position oversees commercial …
Colorado Springs Division Manager – Flying Diamond Ranch
*Please note KRIRM is not affiliated with job postings. For any job related questions, please contact the individual listed. Position Title: Colorado Springs Division Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Flying Diamond Ranch Location: Kit Carson, Colorado Position Description: The Colorado Springs Division Manager will directly lead all operations at Tee Cross Ranch (40k acres S. of Ellicott) as well as oversee …
Ranch Manager – Rose Valley Ranch
*Please note KRIRM is not affiliated with job postings. For any job related questions, please contact the individual listed. Position Title: Ranch Manager/Foreman Name of Ranch/Business: Rose Valley Ranch Location: Glendevey, Colorado Position Description: About the RanchRose Valley ranch is a privately owned ranch that is used as a recreational ranch for a private family. We grow hay, run cattle …
Troy Whittier
Troy Whittier Graduate Student – Class of 2028 Whittier grew up in southwestern Virginia on a small cow-calf operation, where his father, Dr. Dee Whittier, a food-animal veterinarian, taught him to love the beef cattle industry. During his college years, he worked in Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Kansas, and Oklahoma, gaining a broader knowledge of the national cattle industry. He graduated from …