Beef Industry Council Members

Name Compensation Terms Length of Service Selection Method
Allen Blanchard $0.00 2 Years Since August 17, 2021 Appointed by LA Cattlemen Assoc
Jarett Daigle $0.00 1 2 Nominated and Voted
Robert Duncan $0.00 2 Years Since August 18, 2024 Appointed by LA Market Assoc
Vendal Fairchild $0.00 2 Year Since August 16, 2019 Appointed by LA Farm Bureau Federation
Hannah Hendry $0.00 3 1 Nominated and Voted
Mike Kovac $0.00 2 Years Since December 2016 Appointed by Cattle Producers of Louisiana
Jonathan Lopinto $0.00 1 2 Nominated and Voted
Laura Richardson $0.00 2 Years Since February 2025 Stockyards and Barns
Nickey Smith $0.00 1 Years Since August 17, 2015 Appointed by LA Market Associat
Commissioner Mike Strain DVM $0.00 4 Years Since August 17, 2015 Ex officio
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