Colorado Beef Quality Assurance Coordinator
Colorado State University, Department of Animal Sciences & Colorado Beef Council
January 2005 – July 2013
This unique position, a collaboration of four separate entities in the Colorado livestock industry with a shared focus and vision for Beef Quality Assurance outreach throughout the state: Colorado State University, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, Colorado Livestock Association, and the Colorado Beef Council, allowed interaction with cattle industry producers on pertinent issues including animal health and well-being, food safety, beef quality, consumer perception, and profitability.
Instructor, Meat Sciences
South Dakota State University, Department of Animal Sciences
September 2015 – May 2016
This position allowed for the opportunity to improve undergraduate teaching skills. Taught AS 101 Labs, AS 241 Introduction to Meat Sciences and Lab, and AS 345 Value Added Meats and Lab. Effectively inspired students with a passion for meat sciences, and provide relevant and current industry application of how meat sciences play a role in livestock production.
