Jared Wareham, from Deepwater, Missouri, lives where his roots began, but has followed a non-traditional path into the industry. Due to his father’s employment with Conoco, Jared lived in many areas of the country throughout his youth. However, he was always happiest when checking cattle and riding horses during visits back home in Missouri. Embracing his passion for beef production, …

Amy Rorvig is a 6th generation North Dakotan from McVille. She graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Since graduation Amy has been working on her family’s ranch, Rorvig Ranch CO. where 3 generations currently live. The family operation consists of cow/calf unit, backgrounding, yearling grazing operation, and marketing commercial bred heifers. …

Alethea Prewett grew up on a commercial cow-calf operation outside of Hollister California. Growing up she was involved extensively in 4-H and FFA, showing cattle and sheep. After high school, she attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and graduated with a degree in Agriculture Communications. This led her career to kickstart at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) on the …

Craig Moss from Hull, IA is the fifth generation to live on and work the Moss family farm. Craig grew up on a dairy and hog farm. He attended South Dakota State University and completed an Animal Science major, was a member of the Livestock Judging Team, and a member of the Meat Animal Evaluation Team. After graduation, Craig worked …

Jena McRell is an editor and digital associate for Grant Company LLC in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Centered on authentic storytelling, the team of communications professionals produces quality content for clients across North America. Jena grew up on a small farm in southwest Missouri where her family raised Registered Angus cattle. Through the local 4-H program, she developed a passion for …

Will Mayfield is from Pulaski, TN where he grew up on a small diversified cow/calf operation that is roughly 50% Registered Angus. Will graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2012 with a master’s degree in bovine reproductive physiology. Following graduation he had the opportunity to work for Bill Bowman at the American Angus Association as a Regional Manager in …

Jess Kane is a 5th generation rancher, having grown up on his family’s diversified cow/calf, stocker and grain farming operation headquartered in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of the South (Sewanee, TN), a Certificate of Ranch Management from the Texas Christian University Ranch Management Program, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma, College …

Ashley Hughes attended the University of Florida where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in 2006 in Food and Resource Economics with a focus in Food Marketing, as well as a Master’s degree in 2008 in Animal Science with a focus in beef cattle nutrition and subtropical forages with a minor in international marketing. Upon graduating with her MS degree, Ashley …

Chance Clay is 7th generation on his family’s ranch in NE Florida. Growing up he worked with his family on their cow/calf operation. After attending St. Johns River Community College, he remained on the ranch and began to diversify the operation. Clay Ranch now consists of a cow/calf operation, stocker calf operation, commercial blueberry farm and timber production. Chance is …

Zane Herrin was raised on Herrin Cattle Company, a commercial cow/calf operation that scatters within five counties in west Texas. He pursued a degree in wildlife management with a concentration in production at Tarleton State University. Following college graduation, Herrin served as the livestock manager at the Callaghan Ranch in Encinal, Texas – and worked under KRIRM alum Darrell White. …

Tyler Gardner was raised on a family farm in Star Valley, Wyoming, were he learned the value of hard work and seeing a job through to the end. He quickly learned that horses and beef cows were more up his alley than farming and milk cows. He started day working for neighbors and riding colts. He learned many valuable lessons …