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

Janie VanWinkle, Fruita

President-Elect

Steve Wooten, Kim

First Vice President

Philip Anderson, Walden

Second Vice President

Robert Farnam, Brush

Treasurer

Brett Datteri, Greeley

AFFILIATE REPRESENTATIVES

**Northeast Quarter Representatives**
Jim Santomaso, Sterling	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	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

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


Mike Hogue, Steamboat Springs

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 read Terry's biography. 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.
Sarah Smith - Events Relations Director Responsible for CCA Events
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 Director Advancement of CCA's brand image Responsible for CCA's sponsorship & advertising Responsible for CCA's publications Oversees CCA communication efforts Click here to send Sarah a message.
Kayla Dale - Membership Engagement Director Oversees CCA membership efforts Responsible for CCA database CCA intra-office operations Click here to send Kayla a message.
Kai Miranda - CCA Fellow Digital media Member recruitment program Next-gen development Click here to send Kai a message.