Iowa Beef Industry Council

	Nancy Degner Executive Director Email Nancy Responsible for management of staff and oversight of all check-off programs, activities and functions of the Iowa Beef Council Serves as a spokesperson for the beef industry and beef check-off programs Coordinates consumer programs on beef selection, preparation and food safety and answers beef product questions Coordinates education programs with teachers Coordinates nutrition activities with the public and health professionals

	Doug Bear Director of Industry Relations Email Doug State Beef Quality Assurance coordinator Governor's Charity Steer Show coordinator Beef checkoff collection and compliance International beef marketing efforts coordinator Co-op advertising coordinator Beef research project coordinator

	Michelle Baumhover Director of Consumer Marketing Email Michelle Coordinates IBIC promotion activities for retail, foodservice and new products Develops beef advertising initiatives Coordinates beef certificate promotion activities Assists with consumer and producer communication activities

	Krista Frazee Program Coordinator/Contracted Staff Email Krista Coordinates IBIC Youth Activities, such as 4-H Roundup, IAYI and State Fair Works with collegiate and high school youth organizations on special projects and promotions Oversees social media Assists with consumer and producer communication activities

	Angie Beck Administrative Assistant & Bookkeeper Email Angie Prepares financial statements for IBIC Board Manages accounts receivable and payable for IBIC Collects and processes checkoff dollars Coordinates activities of the IBIC office including beef certificates, promotion and educational materials

	Vicki John Receptionist & Administrative Assistant Email Vicki Works with cattlemen, consumers, health professionals and grocery stores to supply necessary promotional and educational materials Handles orders and computer entry for beef certificate program Manages the IBIC order-processing department Processes BQA applications