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 157 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 of Directors

Pictured back from left to right - Billy Schmitz, John Raftopoulos, Nate Tanner, John Michal, Mark LeValley, R.J. Jolly, Pete Stagner, Jim Santomaso, Jim Magnuson.
Pictured front from left to right - Mike Camblin, Tom Harrington, Robert Farnam, Philip Anderson, Curt Russell
Not Pictured - Sean Martin

BOARD EXECUTIVES

President

Tom Harrington, Carbondale

President-Elect

Curt Russell, Sugar City

First Vice President

Mark LeValley, Hotchkiss

Second Vice President

Jim Magnuson, Eaton

Treasurer

John Michal, Sterling

AFFILIATE REPRESENTATIVES

**Northeast Quarter Representatives**
Jim Santomaso, Sterling	Billy Schmitz, Johnstown

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., Logan County CattleWomen, 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**
John Raftopoulos, Craig	Mike Camblin, Maybell

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

Sean Martin, Collbran

Pete Stagner, Moffat

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

Nate Tanner, Yoder

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

Robert Farnam, Brush

Philip Anderson, Walden

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

Erin Karney - Executive Vice President Day-to-day management of CCA Staff administration and CCA leadership liaison Strategic advancement of CCA Click here to send Erin a message.
Sarah Dideriksen - Industry Advancement Director CCA special projects and programs Ranching Legacy Program (RLP) Assist EVP with industry issues management Click here to send Sarah a message.

Bridget Thorn - Accounting Responsible for CCA bookkeeping Accounts payable and receivable CCA Foundation bookkeeping Click here to send Bridget a message.
Tatum Swink - Marketing and Communications Director Responsible for CCA's sponsorship & advertising Responsible for CCA's publications Oversees CCA communication efforts Click here to send Tatum a message.
Georgia White - Membership Engagement Director Oversees CCA membership efforts Responsible for CCA database Click here to send Georgia a message. Molly McGinty - Director of Operations CCA intra-office operations Click here to send Molly a message.