The Animal Agriculture Alliance promoted Allyson Jones-Brimmer to director of membership and Casey Whitaker to communications manager. In her new role, Jones-Brimmer will focus on raising awareness and recognition of the Alliance brand with external stakeholders as well as growing Alliance membership and sponsorship. As communications manager, Whitaker will take a more active role in issues management and media relations and will be responsible for producing content such as press releases and letters.
The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) has hired Drew Carlson, Atwood, Colorado, as association intern. Carlson will be assisting in all aspects of the AGA operations including facilitating member programs and services, bull customer assistance, and marketing.