HELP THE INDUSTRY PREPARE FOR WHAT’ S NEXT. APPLY FOR A LEADERSHIP ROLE TODAY!
I became involved at the national level because someone took time to encourage me to apply for a leadership position. Now, it is my turn to motivate the next generation to lead our association into the future. You’ ll meet new people and find fulfillment in serving the industry.
— Buck Wehrbein, NCBA Past President and Nominating Committee Chair
Whether you are interested in providing feedback on policies impacting the cattle industry or you prefer guiding the work of the Federation of State Beef Councils, there is a place for you. And, if you are currently or have been in a leadership role, look around and encourage someone you know to take a chance and get involved. Apply today, interview with your peers, then get ready for what’ s next.
Buck Wehrbein, NCBA Past President and Nominating Committee Chair.
CALL FOR 2027 NCBA LEADERSHIP NOMINATIONS
We are accepting candidates for the following positions:
President-Elect and Vice President
• Requirements: Current NCBA member. Has served, or are currently serving, on the NCBA Board of Directors. Has an individual financial investment in the beef industry. U. S. citizen.
• Term: One year
• Who Can Nominate? Policy Division Directors, Federation Division Directors, NCBA Affiliates, and / or State Beef Councils
Policy Division Chair and Vice Chair
• Requirements: Current NCBA member
• Term: One year
• Who Can Nominate? Policy Division Directors and / or NCBA Affiliates
Federation Division Chair and Vice Chair
• Requirements: State Beef Council member; cannot simultaneously serve as a Cattlemen’ s Beef Board member.
• Term: One year
• Who Can Nominate? Federation Division Directors, State Beef Council Directors, and / or State Beef Councils
Eight( 8) Beef Promotion Operating Committee members
• Requirements: State Beef Council member; cannot simultaneously serve as a Cattlemen’ s Beef Board member.
• Term: One year( Candidates can be re-elected for a maximum of six consecutive terms.)
• Who Can Nominate? State Beef Councils
DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY, DEC. 18, 2026
Friday, Dec. 18, 2026: Candidate application deadline.
Monday, Jan. 4, 2027: Candidate Letters of Support / Recommendation deadline.
Monday, Feb. 1, 2027: In-person Officer Candidate interviews with Nominating Committee in Nashville, Tennessee.
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2027: In-person Beef Promotion Operating Committee Candidate interviews with Nominating Committee in Nashville, Tennessee.
For more information, scan the QR code, or visit https:// www. ncba. org / about / leadership / committeeleadership / call-for-ncba-leadershipcandidate-nominations
For Nominating Questions Contact Susan Love NCBA Administrative Coordinator of Governance( 720) 957-1409 slove @ beef. org www. NCBA. org NATIONAL CATTLEMEN 11