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NCBA Members Elect Officers (Photo, L to R; Ned Heltsley, IBA Dues Chairman; Trevor Toland, IBA President; Foglesong; Jeff Beasley, IBA Vice-President. Photo by Scarlett Hagins, KLA) Steve Foglesong, owner of Black Gold Ranch in Illinois, was officially elected to succeed Gary Voogt as NCBA's new president. Foglesong encouraged NCBA members to join him in leading this great industry, and the association, to an even stronger future, by getting engaged in the issues and telling their story to the public, as well as lawmakers in Washington, DC. "Our industry has a great story to tell," said Foglesong. "Our numbers may be small, but when each of us engages and makes our voice heard, we are a force to be reckoned with." Former Vice President Bill Donald of Montana was confirmed as the new president-elect, and former Federation Division Chairman J.D. Alexander of Nebraska was elected to succeed Donald as vice president. Other newly-elected officers include: Scott George, Wyoming, federation division chairman; David Dick, Missouri, federation division vice chairman; Bruce Hafenfeld, California, policy division chairman; and Bob McCann, Texas, policy division vice chairman. Foglesong ended the convention with his outlook for 2010. Despite the very real challenges facing the industry--including an over-reaching federal government and increasing attacks by activist groups--he said he's optimistic about the year ahead "We have a nation of bright and professional agriculturalists who are ready to meet demand when it rebounds. And we have a noble profession: feeding people here at home, and around the world. This is a job and a lifestyle to be proud of and fight for so we can turn a strong industry and industry association over to our next generation." For more convention news, visit www.beefusa.org. |
