NCBA Elects New President at the Cattle Industry Convention

Marty Smith is a fifth-generation cattle rancher who was elected as the new president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association over the weekend at the annual Cattle Industry Convention. Smith runs a cow-calf operation in Central Florida that’s been in continuous operation since 1852. Smith graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Agricultural Economics and Animal Science. Smith also graduated from the University of Florida College of Law and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1984. “It’s a tremendous honor to lead the oldest and largest national organization representing American cattle producers,” Smith says. “We have a great product and a great story, and I’m looking forward to helping tell that story without apology during the year ahead as President of the NCBA.” Smith was formally elected at a meeting of the NCBA’s Board of Directors. Jerry Bohn of Kansas was named President-Elect and Don Schiefelbein (SHEH-fel-byne) of Minnesota was elected Vice President. More than 8,000 people attended the annual Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show over the weekend in San Antonio, Texas.