A beef community dedicated to growing beef demand by producing and marketing the safest, healthiest, most delicious beef that satisfies the desires of an increasingly global population while responsibly managing our own livestock and natural resources.
Each voting board member is nominated by one of the state’s cattle organizations including; Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association, Tennessee Farm Bureau, Tennessee Livestock Markets Association, Tennessee Beef Cattle Improvement Association, and American Dairy Association of Tennessee. The directors serve a three year term and can serve two consecutive terms for a total of 6 years. Board members rotate on and off each year giving the overall board stability and continuity. The TBIC also has non-voting leadership from the University of Tennessee Extension Service and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Several former board members who serve in National leadership positions are ex-officio members as well.
Past Chairman & Federation Representative
Chairman
TN Livestock Markets Association
Monroe County
TN Beef Cattle Improvement Association
Rhea County
TN Beef Cattle Improvement Association
Putnam County
TN Dept. of Agriculture Representative
TN Dept. of Agriculture Representative
Cannon County
TN Livestock Markets Association
Washington County
Tom Barnett - Vice Chairman, Robertson County
Marty Gambel - Tennessee Farm Bureau Representative, Lawrence County
John Bradley - Tennessee Cattlemen's Representative, Wayne County
Richard Brown - TN Livestock Markets Association, Putnam County
Jay Yeargin - Secretary, Weakley County
Zane Vanover - Treasurer, Sullivan County
EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS
Andy Holt - Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Dr. Katie Mason - University of Tennessee, Animal Science Department
NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES-EX-OFFICIO
Celeste Blackburn - Cattlemen's Beef Board Director
The TBIC staff is committed to managing Checkoff dollars wisely and directing relevant, informative and cost effective events and activities to inform and educate consumers about the healthful benefits of beef. Valerie Bass, Executive Director, administers the Beef Checkoff program for Tennessee overseeing finances, marketing plan development & implementation and represents the TBIC on local, state, and national committees.
Executive Director
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Assistant Coordinator
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Administrative Assistant & Accountant
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Director of Marketing & Communications
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Tennessee Beef Industry Council
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Murfreesboro, TN 37128
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