“I once heard, ‘The seedstock industry exists as a business to meet the needs of the commercial cattleman,’” Tolbert says. “That idea has shaped the way I approach my work at the Association. Whether serving as a regional manager or in this new role, my goal remains the same: to serve Angus breeders and commercial cattlemen while strengthening the value Angus genetics bring to the beef industry.”

Tolbert is a product of the Angus breed, having grown up on an operation in Jackson County, Ga. As a member of the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA), he served on the National Junior Angus Board.

Following graduation from Oklahoma State University, Tolbert worked for the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Livestock and Grain Market News Service and eventually managed the Federal/State program in Kentucky and Tennessee. Throughout his tenure with the Association, Tolbert has expanded outreach across his region by strengthening industry partnerships, serving as a trusted resource for cattle producers and organizing educational opportunities.

“Alex brings a unique combination of commercial industry perspective, practical experience and passion for the Angus breed to the position,” says Casey Jentz, COO of the American Angus Association. “His ability to build relationships and connect producers with solutions that improve profitability makes him exceptionally well-suited to lead our commercial relations and producer education efforts.”

Tolbert assumed his new role Sept. 14. He will continue supporting previously scheduled sales and events within Region 3 during the transition period.

The Association is actively recruiting a regional manager to serve Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee. Learn more and apply at www.angus.org/careers.

Editor's note: Article provided by the American Angus Association. For more information about AngusLink and commercial programs offered by the Association, click here. [Photos courtesy of the American Angus Association.]
Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA, Vol. 18, No. 9-B