The Oregon Beef Council’s Board of Directors is comprised of eight members appointed by the Director of the Department of Agriculture at the recommendation of industry groups. The members represent the various aspects of the industry. The current members are:
| Member |
Appointment |
Location |
Industry |
| Jerome Rosa |
Chairman |
Gervais, OR |
Dairy Representative |
| Mark Malott |
Vice Chairman |
Powell Butte, OR |
Cow/Calf Producer |
| Sharon Livingston |
Secretary/Treasurer |
Long Creek, OR |
Cow/Calf Producer |
| Jason Chamberlain |
Member |
Vale, OR |
Dairy Representative |
| Terry Cowart |
Member |
Lebanon, OR |
Handler |
| Fred Otley |
Member |
Diamond, OR |
Cow/Calf Producer |
| Heidi Leineweber |
Member |
Portland, OR |
Public Member |
| Rod Anderson |
Member |
Pendleton, OR |
Feeder |
Members are appointed for a three year term that may be renewed for a second term. Meetings are held approximately four times a year at various locations throughout the state. All meetings are public and follow the public meeting laws.