The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) recently hired Luke McKee as the manager of member services. McKee’s responsibilities include program implementation for membership marketing efforts, member services and revenue development. This position engages with industry partners and cattle producers, plans educational programs, secures event sponsors and leads advertising sales for the association. McKee is a recent graduate of The Ohio State University (OSU) with a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness and applied economics and a minor in meat science. He also earned his associate’s degree in animal science with a specialization in beef from OSU Agricultural Technical Institute (ATI).
Raised on a grain and livestock farm in Gambier, Ohio with both commercial and show cattle, McKee participated in 4-H, FFA and the OCA Beef Exhibitor Show Total (BEST) program. Additionally, he has worked for several cattlemen across the state assisting with their farms through internships and work experiences.