Elizabeth Harsh
Executive Director
As Executive Director, Elizabeth directs and coordinates all activities of the Ohio Beef Council and the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association. She is responsible for compliance with the beef checkoff Act & Order and for all OBC/OCA financial statements. Finally, she supervises all OBC/OCA staff.
Ron Windnagel
Director of Accounting & Operations
Ron is responsible for all fiscal activities for Ohio Beef Council, Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, Ohio Cattleman Magazine and Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation. This includes monthly payables and receivables. Ron generates all monthly financial statements and assists in preparing the annual budget for each entity. For the checkoff, he records all remittances, Ohio and out-of-state, makes deposits and is responsible for the Bi-monthly Checkoff Update mailing to Ohio collection points. Ron is also responsible for payroll and all tax reports. He oversees all computer maintenance, hardware and software, as well as coordinating all building maintenance and repairs. Ron also assists the other Directors in their programs.
Tiffany Arnett
office & project manager
Tiffany is responsible for the administrative duties of OCA and OBC. This includes management of membership and beef quality assurance databases and the intern program. Tiffany manages daily tasks around the office including mailings, scheduling and general organization. She assists with coordinating and planning association programming and oversees the Ohio Beef Expo Trade Show.
Kelly Keirn
DIRECTOR of consumer programs & digital marketing
Kelly provides oversight and implementation of digital, social media and visual content planning for the Ohio Beef Council. She engages with media, industry and consumer food influencers, and guides advertising, retail and foodservice programs. Kelly manages outside partners and interns, and coordinates events and consumer displays.
Hannah Weymouth
DIRECTOR of Communications and Managing Editor
Hannah’s responsibilities include execution of OCA’s internal and external communications efforts including among other responsibilities, the production of the Ohio Cattleman magazine, press releases, and management of the association’s website and social media properties.
zane gross
Manager of member services & industry education
Zane provides oversight and implementation of the association’s membership marketing programs, engaging with industry partners, cattle farmers, and industry youth.
kristen rappold
Manager of Youth Education & Development Programs
Responsible for developing and implementing educational opportunities for youth beyond the showring with a focus on beef industry career opportunities. It will collaborate to tell the beef story and enhance beef’s image through curriculum and program participation, and will serve as the Youth Council advisor.
The position will also include management of the OCA BEST youth development sanctioned show program and its associated divisions, the Buckeye Breeders Series and Stockmanship educational contests.