8 NEBRASKA CATTLEMAN November 2026 NC BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT: Craig Uden*, Johnson Lake, (308) 325-0285 PRESIDENT-ELECT: Eric Hansen*, North Platte, (308) 530-3899 VICE PRESIDENT: Jaclyn Wilson*, Lakeside, (308) 762-3196 PAST PRESIDENT: Richard (Dick) Pierce, Miller, (308) 440-2489 SECRETARY/TREASURER: Laura Field, Lincoln, (402) 326-7743 MEMBER SERVICES VICE CHAIR BY REGION 1 – Bill Baldwin, Mitchell, (308) 641-5011 2 – Lydia O’Brien, Whitman, (308) 546-7349 3 – Alfredo DiCostanza, Norfolk, (612) 590-7395 4 – John Kennedy, Primrose, (308) 396-1505 5 – Weston Svoboda, Sargent, (308) 215-0244 6 – Bob Wiseman, Hershey, (308) 530-3137 7 – Todd Schlueter, Blair, (402) 533-3741 8 – Becky Funk, DVM, Lawrence, (308) 360-3179 9 – Vacant PRODUCER COUNCIL CHAIR: Dwight Dam, Hooper, (402) 720-4250 VICE CHAIR: Reiss Bruning, Bruning, (402) 768-3332 FEEDLOT COUNCIL CHAIR: Daron Huyser, Lexington, (308) 233-4368 VICE CHAIR: Joel Weber, Dorchester, (402) 946-4551 ALLIED INDUSTRIES COUNCIL CHAIR: Austin Woltemath, Lincoln, (402) 419-0320 VICE CHAIR: Kenny Stauffer, Grand Island, (402) 435-0665 ~ COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP ~ AG POLICY AND RESEARCH CHAIR: Steve Wellman, Syracuse, (402) 269-7024 VICE CHAIR: Lewis Coulter, Bridgeport, (308) 631-8240 ANIMAL HEALTH AND NUTRITION CHAIR: Jeff Heldt, Scottsbluff, (308) 641-5781 VICE CHAIR: Scott Reynolds, DVM, Broken Bow, (308) 870-0970 BRAND AND PROPERTY RIGHTS CHAIR: Matt Blackford, Thedford, (402) 322-1377 VICE CHAIR: Robert Star, Hershey, (308) 520-3488 MARKETING AND COMMERCE CHAIR: Chance McLean, Stromsburg, (402) 366-2254 VICE CHAIR: Marshall Hansen, Omaha, (402) 616-4541 NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT CHAIR: Sam Drinnin, Grand Island, (402) 910-0233 VICE CHAIR: Logan Pribbeno, Imperial, (308) 883-7770 TAXATION AND EDUCATION CHAIR: Stephen Sunderman, Norfolk, (402) 750-0149 VICE CHAIR: Kelly Terrell, Gothenburg, (308) 930-2162 MEMBER SERVICES CHAIR: Quentin Dailey, Lexington, (308) 293-1144 NEBRASKA LIVESTOCK MARKETING ASSOCIATION REP. Bryce Dibbern, Interior, S.D., (308) 293-7766 UNL EXTENSION REPRESENATIVE Erin Laborie, Beaver City, (419) 494-3872 UNL REPRESENTATIVE Deb VanOverbeke, Lincoln, (402) 714-5879 * member of the Executive & Finance Committee INSIGHTS The cattle industry is shaped by decisions made every day – in the pasture, at the sale barn and in the rooms where industry issues are discussed. When producers speak up together, their experiences and concerns carry further. That’s one important reason to belong to a cattle industry organization such as Nebraska Cattlemen; it connects individual voices and helps build a stronger voice for the people who raise cattle. That voice depends on people showing up. Attending meetings, asking questions, listening to others and serving when opportunities arise all help move the industry forward. You don’t have to be an expert or hold a leadership title to make a difference. Your perspective matters because it reflects the realities of your operation and your community. Membership is more than a name on a list. It’s a way to stay informed, share what you’re seeing on your operation and take part in conversations that affect the industry. Whether the issue involves markets, regulations, animal health, land stewardship or the next generation of producers, participation helps ensure that real-world perspectives are heard. No single member has every answer, but a united group can bring forward a wider range of knowledge, experience and ideas. Staying informed also means doing your own research. Social media can quickly spread information, but posts designed to attract clicks and likes may leave out context or oversimplify complex issues. Before forming an opinion or sharing a claim, look for reliable sources, read beyond the headline and check where the information came from. Ask questions, compare perspectives and talk with people who have direct knowledge of the issue. Taking time to verify what you hear helps each of us make better decisions and contribute more thoughtfully to industry conversations. Our upcoming Nebraska Cattlemen Annual Convention is a valuable chance to do just that. It brings producers and industry partners together to learn, connect and discuss the issues facing cattle country. You can receive the latest education on developments in our industry, hear from knowledgeable speakers, exchange ideas with fellow producers and bring useful information back home. What you learn may help you make decisions on your operation – and what you share may help someone else make theirs. Convention is also a reminder that our industry is strongest when we stay engaged. Challenges don’t wait for a convenient time, and opportunities can pass by when we’re absent from the conversation. Being there helps us understand what’s changing, contribute to the discussion and work together on what comes next. There’s a simple truth in civic life and in our industry: Change is made by those who show up. When cattle producers belong, seek out sound information, participate and attend local affiliate meetings and convention, they help shape a stronger future for the industry. We hope you’ll join us in Kearney at our annual convention. ~NC~ A STRONGER VOICE FOR CATTLE COUNTRY QUENTIN DAILEY | LEXINGTON NC MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
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