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The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA), the leading grassroots organization supporting Iowa’s beef cattle industry, recently elected new leadership to its Board of Directors, with the Executive Committee being announced at the annual meeting held at the 2025 Iowa Cattle Industry Convention on December 16 at the Meadows Events Center in Altoona, Iowa.
ICA welcomes Craig Moss from Hull, Iowa, in Sioux County as the new ICA board president. Craig ascends into this position after two years as the ICA president-elect. Craig and his wife, Hayley, along with their two sons, Merritt and McCoy, farm, feed cattle, and raise hogs with Craig’s parents. He began his involvement with ICA early as a participant in what is today the Iowa Cattlemen’s Leadership Program. From there, Craig has held several positions on committees and boards for the association, as well as plays an active role in the Sioux County Cattlemen’s Association. During the past two years as president-elect, Craig has observed, participated, and led association business to help prepare him for success as the association’s president.
"The association is fortunate to have Craig serving the state's cattle producers as president of the association,” said Bryan Whaley, CEO of the ICA. “Craig brings strong leadership, a deep understanding of the beef industry, and a genuine commitment to serving fellow producers. The extensive network Craig has across the country, and respect within the industry, will be invaluable as he leads ICA. I look forward to partnering with him as we continue to strengthen our grassroots voice and advance the interests of Iowa cattle producers for generations into the future.”
With this transition, ICA would like to thank the outgoing president, Rob Medberry from Volga, Iowa. Rob diligently served the association for two years as president. During his tenure, he provided thoughtful leadership to direct and guide the association. He offered a sounding board for ICA staff and members to address opportunities and challenges within the industry and the work the association does for members. Thank you to Rob for his service not only as the president but also for his years of service leading up to that position. Rob will retain the past president position on the ICA board.
Additional elections to the Executive Committee included Jeff Landrum as the new ICA president-elect. Also new to the Executive Committee, but not the ICA Board, are Terry (Bubba) Chapman, who was elected as the southeast regional vice president, and Scott Birker, who was elected as the northeast regional vice president. Both Terry and Scott had previously been serving in district director roles. ICA also welcomes back Mitch Schafer to the associate vice president board seat, which he was reelected to for a second term.
ICA staggers regional vice president elections between the east and west to ensure stability within the Executive Committee during transition times. This year, it was eastern Iowa’s election cycle, and ICA would like to thank exiting committee members, Doug Schoeder, the outgoing southeast regional vice president, and Scott Niess, the outgoing northeast regional vice president. Your guidance, support, and vision have been appreciated.
“ICA was fortunate to have individuals like Rob, Doug, and Scott to serve in leadership capacities for many years,” commented Whaley. “Their commitment and dedication to the association as volunteers, representing Iowa at the federal, state, and local county levels, is greatly appreciated. They each brought a unique set of skills and background to their positions on the board and were a great asset in assisting me during my first two years in this role. We thank them for their service to ICA and the cattle industry in Iowa.”
ICA would also like to recognize those board members who were recognized for their service to the board and have termed out or retired from their positions. We thank each of these board members for their service.
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