OHIO BEEF COUNCIL STAFF
Ohio is structured as a two-hat state, meaning our staff work for both the Ohio Beef Council and the Ohio Cattlemen's Association. This efficient structure allows for the most effective use of resources. Each staff person keeps detailed time sheets and their time is billed to the appropriate entity on a monthly basis. Some staff members' time is spent working more for the OBC than others.
ELIZABETH HARSH
Executive Director
As Executive Director, Elizabeth directs and coordinates all activities of the Ohio Beef Council and the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association. She is responsible for compliance with the beef checkoff Act & Order and for all OBC/OCA financial statements. Finally, she supervises all OBC/OCA staff.
RON WINDNAGEL
Director of Accounting & Operations
Ron is responsible for all fiscal activities for Ohio Beef Council, Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, Ohio Cattleman Magazine and Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation. He generates all monthly financial statements and assists in preparing the annual budget for each entity. For the checkoff, he records all remittances, Ohio and out-of-state, makes deposits and is responsible for the Bi-monthly Checkoff Update mailing to Ohio collection points.
ANNA GEST, MS, RDN, LD
Nutrition Coordinator
Anna builds relationships with Ohio’s health professionals and disseminates information on nutrition and health issues. She regularly presents beef nutrition information to dietetic students, as well as practicing health professionals, and helps coordinate on-farm visits for members of the nutrition community.
Luke Mckee
Manager of Member Services
Luke leads the Ohio Cattlemen's Association's membership marketing and revenue development programs. He provides oversight and implementation of marketing programs, engages with industry partners and cattle farmers. His responsibilities include execution of OCA’s membership programs and member services including planning educational programs, benefits and sponsorships. Luke is the contact for all association advertising including the Ohio Cattleman magazine.
Tiffany Arnett
Office & Project Manager
Tiffany manages daily tasks around the office, including mailings, scheduling and general organization. She processes and manages membership and assists in event coordination and planning. Tiffany oversee the Ohio Beef Expo Trade Show.
Kelly Keirn
Manager of Consumer Programs and Digital Marketing
Kelly provides oversight and implementation of digital, social media and visual content planning. She engages with media, industry and consumer food influencers, and guides advertising, retail and foodservice programs. Kelly manages outside partners and interns, and coordinates events and consumer displays.
Ohio Beef Council operating committee
The Ohio Beef Council’s operating committee is made up of 15 beef producers appointed by the Ohio Director of Agriculture. The operating committee’s main responsibility is to determine the best use of checkoff funds.
Would you like to contact a member of the operating committee? Contact OBC and we'll put you in touch.
erin stickel
Chairman, Bowling Green
Allan Robison
Vice-Chairman, Cable
stan Smith
Treasurer, Canal Winchester
Mandy Atterholt
Loudonville
Mark Goecke
Allen
LOU ELLEN HARR
Jeromesville
STEPHANIE HARRIS
St. Clairville
Bret layman
Johnstown
Jake Osborn
Lynchburg
Becky Reed
Springfield
Ben seibert
St. Mary's
Bill Sexten
Washington Court House
SUSIE TURNER
Somerset
KRIS VINCENT
East Canton
BARB WATTS
Alexandria
Dorothy Pelanda
Director of Agriculture Ohio Department of Agriculture
kathy sautters
Cattlemen's Beef Board Representative
elizabeth harsh
Executive Director
join our team!
The Ohio Beef Council and the Ohio Cattlemen's Association are looking to fill the following full-time position:
MANAGER OF COMMUNICATIONS & MANAGING EDITOR
The position is responsible for all OCA internal and external communications. Internal communications includes production of the Ohio Cattleman magazine, member e-newsletters and graphic design work for association programs. External communications includes distribution of press releases, regular updates of association websites, and management of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube accounts. Similar functions also required for Ohio Beef Council producer communications. Position requires excellent writing skills and publication layout and design skills, including a high proficiency with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop. Cattle industry background is preferred.
This position has the potential to be a hybrid remote work role upon the completion of a specified orientation period working full-time at the OCA/OBC office in Marysville, Ohio.
To apply, email [email protected] or mail a cover letter and resume to Elizabeth Harsh, Executive Director, Ohio Beef Council, 10600 U.S. Highway 42, Marysville, Ohio 43040.