Leadership
Meet the folks behind Pennsylvania Beef Council.
Board of Directors
We are a 27-member board of directors made up of beef, dairy and veal producers, as well as industry stakeholders from the livestock marketing, retail and foodservice sectors. We also have ex-officio members rounding out our team from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the Pennsylvania State University Department of Animal Science, and the Delaware Valley University Department of Animal Science.
Amy Hess, Chair
Statewide Beef Representative
Hershey, PA
Scotty Miller, Vice-Chair
Statewide Beef Representative
Bainbridge, PA
Gene Trowbridge, Treasurer
Statewide Beef Representative
Meshoppen, PA
Glenn Gorrell, Secretary
Statewide Dairy Representative
Milan, PA
Tyler Fraser
Western Region Beef Representative
Mayport, PA
Cindy Harding
Central Region Beef Representative
State College, PA
Bill Dunn
Veal/Calf Representative
Cochranton, PA
Andrew Alwine
Eastern Region Beef Representative
East Berlin, PA
Joann Logan
Western Region Beef Representative
Irwin, PA
Bill Weist
Livestock Market Representative
Middleburg, PA
Jamie Liner
Central Region Dairy Representative
Port Matilda, PA
Lee Gauker
Eastern Region Beef Representative
Fleetwood, PA
William Lesher
Eastern Region Dairy Representative
Bernville, PA
Aaron Harbach
Statewide Dairy Representative
Loganton, PA
William Thiele
Western Dairy Representative
Cabot, PA
Stacylyn Himelright
Packer/ Processor Representative
Ulster, PA
Chef Autumn Patti
Foodservice Representative
Harrisburg, PA
Dan Honig
Retail Representative
PA
Dr. Sonia Arnold
Veal Representative
Sellersville, PA
Kayla Corl
Central Region Beef Representative
State College, PA
Jodi Gauker, Immediate Past Chairman
Eastern Region Beef Representative
Fleetwood, PA
Cheryl Fairbairn
Ex-officio Beef Board Representative
Coatesville, PA
Michelle Kirk
Ex-officio Center for Beef Excellence Representative
Gettysburg, PA
Jonah Barley
Statewide Dairy Representative
Conestoga, PA
Deputy Greg Hostetter
Ex-officio PDA Representative
Harrisburg, PA
Broc Sandelin, Ph.D.
Ex-officio Delaware Valley University Representative
Doylestown, PA
Dr. Tara Felix
Ex-officio Penn State University Representative
University Park, PA
Duff George
Ex-officio Federation Director
Carlisle, PA
Staff
The Pennsylvania Beef Council staff proudly serves Pennsylvania cattle farmers and ranchers through education, promotion and community engagement to demonstrate the value of the beef industry in Pennsylvania. We also engage in activities that demonstrate that not only is beef delicious, but it's also a powerful ally in building healthy bodies, thriving communities and a strong economy for Pennsylvania.
Job Opportunities at PA Beef Council
Join a team that's passionate about promoting beef, supporting PA Beef Producers, and connecting with consumers through education, marketing, and outreach.