As final projects are wrapped up and exams come to a close, students eagerly turn their attention to summer plans. Some will study abroad, others take a well-deserved break and many will step into internships to gain real-world experience. The teams at the American Angus Association and Certified Angus Beef (CAB) are proud to welcome a group of young professionals for the summer, providing an opportunity to expand their knowledge and develop their skills across a variety of internship roles.

Cade Claycomb, from Trenton, Mo., joins Angus Media as the marketing intern. He attends Oklahoma State University (OSU) and will graduate in December with a degree in agricultural communications.

Claycomb was raised on a dairy farm that also ran a small commercial Angus herd. He was involved in FFA, which helped elevate his interest in the agriculture industry.

“In high school, I was able to put two of my big passions together — photography and agriculture — and I found the agricultural communications realm, and that led me to pursuing a career in agricultural communications,” Claycomb says.

During college, Claycomb has been involved in OSU’s Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow chapter, as well as held various internship positions.
This summer Claycomb will assist in areas of graphic design and digital marketing for Angus Media.

“The position that I’m in will allow me to see a really broad sense of working with producers on ads, logos and any sort of marketing materials,” he adds. “Honestly, that’s kind of the perfect position for me.”

Claycomb says he is especially interested in learning more about marketing cattle, advertising high-power genetics and supporting producers.
“You’re not necessarily working for Angus Media or the Association, you’re working for the producers that we’re serving,” Claycomb says. “Being able to help those individuals and farmers better the Angus breed as a whole is pretty significant.” 

Anne Dameron is the CAB producer communications intern this summer. Originally from Towanda, Ill., Dameron is a fourth-generation Angus breeder raised on her family’s cow-calf operation. She’s known the cattle industry from a young age and currently serves as vice chairman on the National Junior Angus Board (NJAB).  

“Angus has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Whether it be serving the NJAA (National Junior Angus Association) or now working with CAB, it’s fulfilling to contribute to the industry that has done so much for me,” Dameron says.  

This fall Dameron will be a senior at the University of Illinois, where she studies agriculture communications. At school she has taken on leadership roles in both the Hoof N’ Horn and 

Agriculture Communicators of Tomorrow clubs. Her involvement on campus and within the American Angus Association has strengthened her skill set and equipped her with the knowledge to advocate and promote the Angus breed and CAB.  

As the producer communications intern, Dameron will work with the brand’s communication and production teams to support their efforts to engage with cattlemen across the nation. Her assignments will include writing stories for the Angus Journal and Angus Beef Bulletin as well as traveling on story trips, photographing ranches and getting to know the cattlemen behind the operations.  

Dameron knew from a young age the influence CAB has on the beef industry.  

“Being involved in the NJAA as a kid, I participated in contests like the [Auxiliary-sponsored All-American Certified Angus Beef ] Cook-off, where I quickly learned the role CAB has played in our industry and the success story it has been,” Dameron says. “It's really a full-circle moment and a privilege to now be able to serve the very brand that was pivotal in making the Angus breed the powerhouse that it is today.” 

The Association welcomes Cally Faulhaber as the summer’s events and junior activities intern. Faulhaber is from Plankinton, S.D., and will be a senior at South Dakota State University (SDSU), studying agricultural science and agricultural leadership.

Faulhaber grew up on a cow-calf and feedlot operation. Recently she was able to take on a bigger responsibility on her family’s operation, buying some of her own cattle and managing that herd. 

“Growing up in agriculture, you just find a passion for it, and it’s been something I love,” Faulhaber says. “Being involved in 4-H and different youth activities, I found a connection for sharing my love for agriculture with youth and having them find their passion in agriculture as well.”

During her time at SDSU, Faulhaber has been involved in Little International, Collegiate Cattleman’s Club, Block and Bridle, College Ag Ed and FFA Club, and LeadState.

This summer, she will be working on different events and activities, as well as attending shows. She says she is looking forward to meeting new people and supporting the work of the Association.

“Getting to work for something bigger than yourself, that’s a big thing for me,” Faulhaber says.

Olivia Hadrick joins the Association for the summer, coming in to fill the newest internship position in Saint Joseph. 

“It's a privilege to be the first commercial programs and producer support intern,” Hadrick says. “Being a part of a team that is willing to learn and adapt alongside me is incredible, and definitely not something you find everywhere. I’m excited to see the opportunities this internship creates for me, and I hope it helps pave the way for others in the future.”

Hadrick is originally from Faulkton, S.D., and attends SDSU, where she is a junior studying animal science. 

Hadrick is a sixth-generation rancher on her family’s Angus operation, which is now recognized as the first South Dakota operation to join CAB’s Ranch to Table program. Currently, they sell to seven restaurants, one grocery store and ship to numerous customers throughout the country.

Hadrick says her dad involved her in their operation from a young age, which helped make her passionate about the beef industry.

“He was always very intentional with including us kids in the decisions he was making to advance our operation, and I think I kind of fell in love with it there,” Hadrick says.

At college, Hadrick stays involved through leadership and membership roles, serving as the Little International secretary, vice president of Collegiate Cattlemen’s Club, and a member of the Meat Science Club, Sigma Alpha Sorority and animal science ambassador program.

In her role, Hadrick will work closely with the AngusLink^® program and on Inventory Reporting. She says she is excited for what the summer holds.

“Having this internship is a pretty big deal to me,” Hadrick says. “It’s hard to put into words, but it’s really an honor and I’m just excited to be here.”

Joining the Angus Media team as the editorial intern is Kyra Holt. Holt recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural communications and a minor in animal science. She will return this fall to pursue her master’s in agricultural communications.

Originally from Saint John, Wash., Holt did not grow up on a farm or ranch but was raised in a farming community. 

“Although my I was not raised directly in production agriculture, I grew up surrounded by the industry and the producers in it,” Holt says.

Showing pigs through 4-H and later FFA gave her hands-on experience in the industry.

While at Texas Tech University, Holt has continued to develop her skills in agricultural communications by being involved with her Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow chapter, The Agriculturist magazine and several internships across the industry.

“I’ve had the opportunity to intern for a variety of organizations, and each has helped me refine my interests and passions,” Holt says. “Those internships really confirmed my love for telling the stories of ranchers and producers.”

Holt says she is excited to continue pursuing that passion with Angus Media. Her role will contribute to the Angus Journal, as well as other forms of media directed toward readers.

“I look forward to growing my skills as a writer and communicator,” Holt says. “It’s especially rewarding to get to use my skills to tell the stories of Angus producers and their operations.”

After graduating this spring from The College of Wooster, Celia Katner joins CAB as the marketing intern for the summer. While Wooster may be familiar to Katner, she's eager to get hands-on experience and build her professional portfolio.  

Katner moved to Ohio from Indianapolis, Ind., and earned a degree in communication studies with a minor in psychology. Her interest in marketing and social media stems from a previous internship in her hometown. Through her senior capstone project, Katner learned to navigate working as a team, which is a skill she will carry into her work throughout the summer.   

When exploring opportunities to further build her marketing experience, CAB quickly stood out to Katner not only for the role itself, but for the organization’s culture and community. 

“From the very beginning of the interview process, the team at CAB made me feel comfortable,” Katner says. “Since joining, what has continued to stand out is how welcoming and sincere everyone is.” 

As she begins her internship, Katner is excited to explore the diverse opportunities within marketing and identify the areas that best align with her strengths and interests. She looks forward to traveling, learning and making professional connections with CAB staff. One project Katner looks forward to this summer is working with the team to plan and coordinate the brand’s presence at the 2026 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. 

Jordan Lamb joins the Association this summer as a communications intern. Lamb is from Wilson, Wis., and will be a junior studying agricultural communications at Kansas State University (K-State).  

“I’ve always had a passion for the agriculture industry, since I was involved from the very beginning,” Lamb says.

As the fifth generation on her family operation, Lamb says her interest in the agriculture industry started at a young age. Lamb was active in 4-H and FFA, participating in showing cattle and livestock judging.

Throughout her time at K-State, Lamb has strengthened her skills in agricultural communications by serving as an officer on the Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow club. Beginning in August, she will step into the role as president of the chapter. She is also on the Agricultural and Natural Resources Communications Advancement Team.

Although Lamb grew up showing Herefords, she says she recognizes the work this breed association does.

“Despite not growing up in the Angus industry, it’s been a breed association I respect,” Lamb adds. “Seeing what they put out for their producers and consumers is definitely important, and something that I look up to as a communicator.”

Over the course of the summer, Lamb will travel to shows and on story trips, as well as work on social media graphics, press releases, stories and content planning.

Lamb says she looks forward to refining her skills, meeting new people and working in a professional environment.

“Having the opportunity to step into this role is a really big learning experience and is allowing me to gain industry connections that I hope I can use in the future,” Lamb says. 

Payton Meyer joins the CAB team this summer as the video production intern. Meyer was raised in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and will be senior this fall at Kent State University, where he studies digital media production with a minor in photojournalism. He hopes to work as a cinematographer in the film industry. 

Meyer has long appreciated visual media and film and now enjoys being the creative behind the camera. 

“Growing up, visuals were what immersed me in the stories on the big screen, and I now aim to capture that same ‘movie magic’ that first captivated me,” Meyer says.  

At Kent State, Meyer learned camera equipment and editing software through student film collaborations and his work at the university’s TV studio (KSTV). Creating films with his classmates taught Meyer valuable teamwork skills that he is excited to bring to the table at CAB.  

Meyer looks forward to sharpening his visual production skills while learning from experienced coworkers during his internship. 

“There is always more to learn, especially from the exceptionally talented individuals within my department here at CAB,” Meyer says. “The people at CAB are incredibly welcoming and are excited by the opportunity to teach and mentor others like me.” 

Meyer has already gained mentors at CAB while jumping into projects and observing behind-the-scenes content creation in the office studio.  

He looks forward to gaining hands-on experience with a variety of camera equipment while expanding his knowledge of lighting, editing and video production. 

Ayooluwa Ojo of Ìbàdàn, Nigeria, will represent Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) as one of the two summer interns. Ojo graduated with a bachelor’s degree in animal breeding and genetics from Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria before moving to the United States to begin graduate school at Purdue University. He graduated with his master’s in December 2024 and is currently a second-year doctoral student in animal science.

Ojo’s father had a poultry farm growing up, but he says he initially did not see himself pursuing a career in agriculture. This summer, however, Ojo says he is excited to be working on research focused on Parent MatchSM within the GeneMax^® program and on developing indirect genomic predictions for the World Angus Evaluation, enabling predictions for animals with only genotypes.

“I wanted to have a hands-on experience of what it means to work in industry,” Ojo explains. “This was a great opportunity to do that.”

Ojo says he is looking forward to interacting with all the different people involved with the Association. He says his goal this summer is to leave with a better understanding of how the Association serves producers.

“I would say the most important thing to me is to have a holistic view of what the American Angus Association is and what they bring to the table for producers,” Ojo says. 

Athens, Ga., native John Thomason says he is excited to serve as the second AGI intern for the summer. Thomason obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia in animal and dairy science with a minor in agribusiness and is currently in the second year of working toward his doctorate in animal breeding and genetics.

Thomason was involved on his family’s small cow-calf operation while growing up, where he worked alongside his father. 

“I would say it impacted my life a lot, in terms of learning just to work really hard, really young,” he explains.

Thomason says the lessons he learned in agriculture have translated into his work now as a doctoral student.

“I learned how to problem-solve and figure out the quickest and most efficient ways to do things,” Thomason says.

Thomason says his graduate studies have given him the opportunity to travel and go to different conferences, including the Beef Improvement Federation conference and spending two weeks at the AGI office last summer, where he was able to read research papers, collect data and ask questions pertaining to his research.

In his position with AGI, Thomason will be testing different methods for including commercial data in the main genomic evaluation and the effects those different methods have. Thomason says he is excited to join AGI this summer and feels like he is a step toward accomplishing a long-term goal.

“I want to ensure that everyone has the same access to high-quality protein that I did as a kid, and at an affordable price,” Thomason says. “This internship is an opportunity to start working toward that goal, and to start making an impact.”

Karley Williams comes to CAB from Lamar, Ark., where she was born and raised on her family’s commercial cattle and poultry operation. She grew up exhibiting Angus cattle and sheep and was an active FFA member. She serves as the social media intern this summer in Ohio.   

Williams will graduate in December from the University of Arkansas, where she is pursuing a degree in agriculture education, communications and technology, with minors in agriculture leadership and poultry science.  

Throughout college, Williams sought every opportunity to learn outside the classroom. She participated in study-based trips to West Texas and Italy and has interned at Cattlemen’s Congress and Oklahoma Youth Expo. Her travels have broadened her perspective and exposed her to diverse aspects of agriculture across the globe. These experiences ultimately helped Williams recognize her passion for the visual storytelling component of content creation.  

“Growing up in agriculture, I developed a deep love and passion for the industry,” Williams says. “I want to build my career in the agriculture sector, helping connect producers and consumers, and I’ve found a path to achieving this through agriculture communications.” 

Williams is ready to apply her knowledge to projects in a professional setting.  

“You can’t learn everything in four walls,” Williams says. “I’m most excited to get real-world experience this summer that can develop me personally and professionally.”  

Williams learned about CAB early on from her involvement with the American Angus Association. She has always been intrigued by the brand's ability to make meaningful connections at every point along the beef supply chain. This summer, she hopes to play a role in engaging beef consumers and brand partners through the creation of strategic digital content.