Feb. 12, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact:
Carrie Heitman, communications coordinator, at 816-383-5100 or cheitman@angus.org; or
Chris Jeffcoat, regional manager, at 717-476-1496 or cjeffcoat@angus.org
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Chris
Jeffcoat Joins the American Angus Association
Pennsylvania native to serve as regional manager for the northeastern
region
The American Angus Association® welcomes Chris Jeffcoat of Littlestown, Pa., as the new regional manager for the northeastern region. Jeffcoat plans to relocate from North Carolina, where he currently lives, to near Gettysburg, Pa., and begin his role as regional manager March 3.
“It’s an honor to be working for Angus producers in the eastern region,” Jeffcoat says. “Thanks to their commitment to the breed, the Angus business has much to be proud of, from a population standpoint and a dedication to a high-quality product. I truly look forward to getting started.”
Jeffcoat will represent Angus at various cattle events and sales throughout the region. As a regional manager, breeders can ask him questions about Association programs and services, or for help locating Angus seedstock. He can also advise producers on marketing opportunities available through the Association.
“Chris brings a lifetime of experience to the Angus breed, and we look forward to seeing what he brings to our Angus producers and the future of the business breed,” says Bryce Schumann, the Association’s chief executive officer. “We hope farmers and ranchers in the eastern region call on Chris for advice with their operations.”
Jeffcoat’s region covers Delaware, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
“It’s a great time to be in the cattle business, and more importantly the Angus breed,” Jeffcoat says.
A native of Pennsylvania, Jeffcoat received a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness management from Penn State University, and a master’s degree in agricultural economics from the University of Kentucky. Jeffcoat’s family owns both commercial and registered Angus cattle, and a local meat processing facility where they direct market beef to consumers.
Jeffcoat is currently employed by the North Carolina State University Extension Service as an area agent for livestock, equine, forages and direct marketing. His past experience includes serving as the Pennsylvania Beef Council’s Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) director, and a University of Kentucky Extension agent for agriculture and natural resources.
For more information on Association regional managers, visit www.ANGUS.org.
ANGUS MEANS BUSINESS. The American Angus Association is the nation’s largest beef breed organization, serving more than 25,000 members across the United States, Canada and several other countries. It’s home to an extensive breed registry that grows by nearly 300,000 animals each year. The Association also provides programs and services to farmers, ranchers and others who rely on Angus to produce quality genetics for the beef industry and quality beef for consumers.
For more information about Angus cattle and the American Angus Association, visit www.ANGUS.org
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