About OBC

The mission of the Ohio Beef Council is to increase demand for beef by investing Ohio’s checkoff funds in key areas such as promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign marketing. Half of every $1.00 collected remains in the state and is used to strengthen the beef industry’s position in the marketplace. The other half is utilized in a national effort to develop programs implemented by the states. The Ohio Beef Council’s operating committee is made up of 15 beef producers appointed by Ohio’s Director of Agriculture. The operating committee’s main responsibility is to determine the best use of checkoff funds.

OHIO BEEF COUNCIL

10600 US Route 42 Marysville, OH 43040-9526
Office - (614) 873-6736  Fax - (614) 873-6835

Elizabeth Harsh	Executive Director The Executive Director plans, directs and coordinates all activities of the Ohio Beef Council and the Ohio Cattlemen's Association.
Emily Griffiths	Director of Programs & Industry Relations Develops programs in the areas of consumer advertising, retail, foodservice, veal and nutrition. Coordinates the OCA Young Cattlemen's Conference, oversee the Foundation's fundraising and scholarship program and coordinates the Ohio Beef Expo Junior Show activities.
Julie White	Director of Member Services and Communications Organize all Ohio Cattlemen's Association membership activities and serve as representative for the Ohio Beef Council at various beef industry functions.
Ron Windnagel	Director of Accounting & Operations Fiscal activities for Ohio Beef Council, Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, Ohio Cattleman Magazine, Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation, and Beef Checkoff.
Stephanie Sindel	Director of Member Services & BEST Coordinator Coordinates association membership activities including recruitment and retention programs, county affiliate services and recognition programs, and membership processing. Works with various agri-business companies who are members of OCA’s Allied Industry Council and therefore manages the Ohio Beef Expo Trade Show and Genetic Pathway. Coordinates the OCA BEST Program, the association’s youth development program, and advertising for the Ohio Cattleman and The Ring publications.

2013 Operating Committee
Bob Agle Jim Beattie Henry Bergfeld Bill Cleland, Jr. Dennis Cocoran	Steve DeBruin David Felumlee Jamie Graham Bret Layman Marion Miller	Brent Porteus Todd Raines Beverly Roe Bill Sexten Bert Tooms
	Ex Officio -Director of Agriculture      David T. Daniels -Davis Denman