 About Us
The Washington State Beef
Commission is a state agency
funded by the $1.50 per head
assessment on all cattle sold in
Washington State per the Federal Beef
Promotion and Research Act &
Order and Washington State RCW
16.67. One dollar remains
in Washington for local beef
promotion, while fifty cents is
forwarded to the Cattlemen's
Beef Board. The purpose of the
Commission is to fund beef
promotion, research and consumer
education activities supporting
Washington State’s $543 million
beef industry. The Beef
Commission was created by the
Washington State Legislature in
1969 under RCW 16.67.
The WSBC is
directed by its Board
of Directors. This Board is
comprised of representatives from
each of the state's industry
sectors: Cow/Calf Producers,
Dairy Farmers, Cattle Feeders,
Livestock Markets and Beef Packers.
In addition, a representative
from the Washington Department
of Agriculture is a voting Board
member. The nine Board members
are appointed by the Director of
Agriculture and direct the
actions of the WSBC through
sector-specific insight and the
pursuit of the WSBC's Mission.
The Washington State Beef Commission’s
Marketing Mission is:
“To increase demand for beef by focusing on consumer expectations that
help
create opportunities for a profitable, sustainable
and growing industry for future
generations.”
Beef Commission Board of
Directors
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Sid Viebrock,
Chairman
Cow/Calf Producer
Waterville, WA
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Kim English, Vice
Chairman
Feeder
Mesa,
WA
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Greg
Brandhorst,
Treasurer
Tyson
Fresh Meats
Pasco, WA
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Dave
Boon
Dairy Beef Producer
Qunicy,
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Dr. Leonard Eldridge
Department of Agriculture
Olympia,
WA
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Jim
Hinton
Cow/Calf
Producer
Mt.
Vernon, WA
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Ted
Kerst
Stockland
Livestock Exchange
Spokane, WA
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David Secrist
Feeder
Moses Lake, WA
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Commission Staff
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Patti Brumbach
Executive Director
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Daniene
Giessen
Office
Manager |
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Rob Noel
Director of Promotions
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Jackie Madill
Director of
Consumer
Information
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How to contact us:
Washington State Beef Commission
14240 Interurban Ave. S., Ste.
224
Seattle, WA 98168
206/444-2902
fax: 206/444-2910
Contact Us Using Our Web Form
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