President & CEO; Padlock Ranch Co
Dr. Trey Patterson received a B.S. and M.S. in Animal Science from Colorado State University and a Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Nebraska. Trey served on faculty as Extension Beef Specialist for South Dakota State University for five years. In this role he led statewide extension and research programs in beef cattle nutrition and management. Since 2005 Trey has been with Padlock Ranch Company, a multigenerational and diversified family-owned agribusiness with operations in northern Wyoming and southern Montana. Trey now holds the position of President and CEO. In 2008, he was listed in the Top 10 Industry Leaders under 40 by Cattle Business Weekly. He was recently honored with the 2021 CSU Livestock Leader Award. He is currently serving as Chair of the National Beef Quality Assurance Advisory Group. Trey and his wife Amy have five children and reside near Ranchester, Wyoming.