Beef Checkoff Leadership
The Washington State Beef Commission operates under the guidance of its producer Board of Directors. The Board is comprised of representatives from each of the state's industry sectors: Cow/Calf Ranchers, Dairy Beef Farmers, Cattle Feeders, Livestock Markets, 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 Northwest Region Representative (for Washington, Alaska and Hawaii) of the Cattlemen's Beef Board is a non-voting member on the WSBC Board of Directors.
Board of Directors
Pete Charriere
Chairman, Cow/Calf Rancher
Austin Allred
VIce Chair, Dairy Beef Farmer
Jim Anderson
Treasurer, Cow/Calf Rancher
Representative to Federation of State Beef Councils
Hessel Veldhuis
Position 2, Dairy Beef Farmer
Will Derting
Position 3, Cattle Feeder
Representative to Federation of State Beef Councils
Kale McGuinness
Position 4, Livestock Market
Jaxon Smart
Position 5, Beef Packer
Dr. Alika Conley, DVM
Position 8, Cattle Feeder
Dr. Ben Smith, DVM
Position 9, WSDA Representative
Allen Miller
As the representative of the Northwest Unit (Washington, Alaska and Hawaii) to the Cattlemen's Beef Board, Miller is one of 99 locally nominated beef producers appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture to carry the grassroots voice of all beef producers from every state to the National Beef Checkoff. The Northwest CBB Representative serves in an ex-officio seat on the WSBC Board of Directors.
Staff
Jackie Madill
Executive Director, 2003
Shannon Walker
Program Collections & Compliance Manager, 2023