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 of Directors

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


 

BOARD EXECUTIVES
 

President

Robert Farnam, Brush

President-Elect

Tom Harrington, Carbondale

First Vice President

Curt Russell, Sugar City

 

Second Vice President

Mark LeValleyHotchkiss

Treasurer

John Michal, Sterling

   
   


AFFILIATE REPRESENTATIVES
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Northeast Quarter Representatives

Jim Santomaso

Jim SantomasoSterling

Jim MagnusonEaton

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

 

 

 



John Raftopoulos
Craig

Mike CamblinMaybell

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.
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Southwest Quarter Representatives

 

Sean MartinCollbran

Pete StagnerMoffat

 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.

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Southeast Quarter Representatives

 

R.J. JollyKit Carson

Nate TannerYoder

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

             Philip Anderson, Walden 

  Steve WootenKim

 

 

 

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:

  1. Ag Policy, Tax and Finance
  2. Animal Health & Welfare
  3. Beef Improvement
  4. Brand & Theft
  5. Federal Lands/Liaisons
  6. Marketing
  7. Membership and Public Relations
  8. Property Rights and Resource Stewardship
  9. State Lands
  10. Water
  11. 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 KarneyExecutive 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 SwinkMarketing 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 WhiteMembership Engagement Director 

  • Oversees CCA membership efforts
  • Responsible for CCA database
  • CCA intra-office operations

Click here to send Georgia a message.