Dan McCarty

Jessica HobbsBio's

Dan McCarty is the Associate Director, Livestock Marketing Council & Field Services for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. His responsibilities include serving as NCBA spokesperson and representative to cattle producers and state affiliates across the west. Additionally, he manages the membership of the Livestock Marketing Council, the group of auction markets, order buyers and livestock dealers active in NCBA. McCarty, …

Brett Gardner, Ph.D.

Jessica HobbsBio's

Brett A. Gardner, Ph.D., an Oklahoma State University graduate, has a consulting firm whose primary interest is evaluating and developing management and business solutions to maximize efficiency of production and profitability in livestock and farming operations. Brett and wife Molly also own a small Angus seed-stock operation and enjoy working with other producers in management and leadership growth. Previously, Brett …

Dave DeLaney

King Ranch InstituteBio's, Faculty, General

Dave DeLaney joined the KRIRM team in April 2022 as the Practitioner in Ranch Management after retiring as the Vice President and General Manager of Livestock and Ranching Operations for King Ranch, Inc. From 1992-2003, Dave worked with Friona Industries, L.P. where he served as General Manager between 1996 and 2003. Between 1984 and 1992, Dave was the Operations and …