CCA Leadership

The Colorado Cattlemen's Association is known for its strong representation of the state's beef industry producers. This is largely due to the incredible leaders CCA has had in its 152 years and their efforts to promote, preserve, and advance the state's industry. Click below to find CCA's current and past leaders.

BOARD PAST PRESIDENTS STEERING COMMITTEES STAFF

Board

BOARD EXECUTIVES

President

Mike Hogue, Steamboat Springs

Click here to read Mike's bio.

President-Elect

Steve Wooten, Kim

First Vice President

Janie VanWinkle, Howard

Second Vice President

Troy Marshall, Burlington

Treasurer

Brett Datteri, Greeley

AFFILIATE REPRESENTATIVES

**Northeast Quarter Representatives**
Robert Farnum, Brush	Jim Magnuson, Eaton

Representing: CSU Collegiate Stockgrowers, Crow Valley Livestock Assn., Elbert-Douglas Livestock Assn., Front Range Livestock Assn., Kit Carson County Cattlemen's Assn., Larimer County Stockgrowers' Assn., Morgan County Cattlemen's Assn., Northeast Colorado Cattlemen's Assn., Washington County Stockmen's Assn., Weld County Livestock Assn., and Yuma County Cattlemen's Assn.

**Northwest Quarter Representatives**
Tom Harrington, Carbondale	Philip Anderson, Walden

Representing: Eagle County Cattlemen's Assn., Holy Cross Cattlemen's Assn., Middle Park Stockgrowers' Assn., Moffat County Cattlemen's Assn., North Park Stockgrowers' Assn., Rio Blanco County Stockgrowers' Assn., and Routt County Cattlemen's Assn.

Southwest Quarter Representatives

Mark LeValley, Hotchkiss

Al Heaton, Cortez

Representing: Delta County Livestock Assn., Gunnison County Stockgrowers' Assn., La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen's Assn., Mancos Cattlemen's Assn., Mesa County Cattlemen's Assn., Ouray County Cattlemen's Assn., San Luis Valley Cattlemen's Assn., Southwestern Colorado Livestock Assn., Uncompahgre Livestock Assn., and West End Livestock Assn.

Southeast Quarter Representatives

R.J. Jolly, Kit Carson

Curt Russell, Sugar City

Representing: Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers' Assn., Central Colorado Cattlemen's Assn., Chaffee County Cattlemen's Assn., Cheyenne County Livestock Assn., Custer County Stockgrowers' Assn., Fremont Cattlemen's Assn., Huerfano Basin Livestock Assn., Las Animas County Livestock Assn., Lincoln County Stockgrowers' Assn., Pikes Peak Cattlemen's Assn., and Pueblo County Stockmen's Assn.

Past Presidents

Past President

Tim Lehmann, Powderhorn

Click here to view a complete list of CCA's Past Presidents.

Steering Committees

CCA's Committees are established to accomplish the policy development work of the association, and the effectiveness of the entire association depends upon the productivity of its committees. Steering Committee members play an integral role in CCA policy development and member education on issues relevant to the committee.

CCA currently has 11 Steering Committees:

Ag Policy, Tax and Finance
Animal Health & Welfare
Beef Improvement
Brand & Theft
Federal Lands/Liaisons
Marketing
Membership and Public Relations
Property Rights and Resource Stewardship
State Lands
Water
Wildlife Resources

Click here to find the committee chairs and co-chairs, as well as a description of each committee's duties/focuses.

Staff

Terry Fankhauser - Executive Vice President Day-to-day management of CCA Staff administration and CCA leadership liaison Strategic advancement of CCA Click here to send Terry a message.
Erin Karney - Industry Advancement Director CCA special projects and programs Ranching Legacy Program (RLP) Assist EVP with industry issues management Click here to send Erin a message.
Heidi Brown - Membership Engagement Director Oversees CCA membership efforts Responsible for CCA database CCA intraoffice operations Click here to send Heidi a message.
Sarah Smith - Marketing and Communication Director Oversees CCA communication efforts Responsible for CCA Events Responsible for CCA's publications Click here to send Sarah a message.
Jonathan Rogers - Accounting Director Responsible for CCA bookkeeping Accounts payable and receivable CCA Foundation bookkeeping Click here to send Jonathan a message.
Sarah Dideriksen - Brand Activation Manager Advancement of CCA's brand image Coordinates investment budget development Oversees CCA's RLP leadership development Click here to send Sarah a message.
Kayla Dale - CCA Fellow Digital media Member recruitment program Next-gen development Click here to send Kayla a message.
Caitlin Horne - CCA Fellow Digital media Member recruitment program Next-gen development Click here to send Caitlin a message.