About Us

The Washington State Beef Commission is a state agency funded by the $1.50 per head assessment on all cattle sold in Washington State per the Federal Beef Promotion and Research Act & Order and Washington State RCW 16.67. One dollar remains in Washington for local beef promotion, while fifty cents is forwarded to the Cattlemen's Beef Board. The purpose of the Commission is to fund beef promotion, research and consumer education activities supporting Washington State’s $543 million beef industry. The Beef Commission was created by the Washington State Legislature in 1969 under RCW 16.67.

The WSBC is directed by its Board of Directors. This Board is comprised of representatives from each of the state's industry sectors: Cow/Calf Producers, Dairy Farmers, Cattle Feeders, Livestock Markets and Beef Packers. In addition, a representative from the Washington Department of Agriculture is a voting Board member. The nine Board members are appointed by the Director of Agriculture and direct the actions of the WSBC through sector-specific insight and the pursuit of the WSBC's Mission.

The Washington State Beef Commission’s

Marketing Mission is:

“To increase demand for beef by focusing on consumer expectations to create an industry that is profitable, growing and sustainable for future generations.”

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Beef Commission Board of Directors

	Sid Viebrock, Chairman Cow/Calf Producer Waterville, WA
	Casey Lankhaar, Vice Chairman Dairy Beef Producer Lynden, WA
	Kim English, Treasurer Feeder Mesa, WA
	George DeRuyter Dairy Beef Producer Sunnyside, WA
	Dr. Leonard Eldridge Department of Agriculture Olympia, WA
	Jim Hinton Cow/Calf Producer Mt. Vernon, WA
	Ted Kerst Stockland Livestock Exchange Spokane, WA
	Karen VandeGraaf-Erickson Feeder Outlook, WA
	Greg Brandhorst Tyson Fresh Meats Pasco, WA

Commission Staff

	Patti Brumbach Executive Director
	Daniene Giessen Office Manager
	Rob Noel Director of Promotions
	Jackie Madill Director of Consumer Information

How to contact us:
Washington State Beef Commission
14240 Interurban Ave. S., Ste. 224
Seattle, WA 98168
206/444-2902
fax: 206/444-2910
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