The American Angus Association® welcomes Casey Jentz of Belleville, Wis., as the new regional manager for Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. Jentz has been involved with Angus cattle for many years, including leadership roles through the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA). In his new position, Jentz will help Association members identify herd goals, learn new programs and services, and grow into the future.
“The Angus breed is more than a breed of cattle, it’s a community,” Jentz says. “And it is a privilege to serve our members as a regional manager. I’m eager to get started and become better acquainted with cattlemen in my area.”
As a regional manager, Jentz will represent the Angus breed at various cattle events, sales, shows and other activities throughout the territory. Breeders are encouraged to 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, including advertising through the Angus Journal and other avenues.
“Because of his proven experience and enthusiasm for the Angus breed, Casey will be an excellent regional manager for Angus breeders and their customers,” says Bryce Schumann, Association chief executive officer. “We look forward to his future accomplishments in the territory.”
A native of Fennimore, Wis., Jentz is a May 2006 graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s degree in animal science. While in college, Jentz was vice chairman of the NJAA Board of Directors and served as club president of Saddle and Sirloin at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
He grew up on his family’s registered Angus herd, Lone Willow Acres, and most recently was herd manager of Markhardt Land and Cattle. He has also previously served as a beef territory manager for Animart, an animal health company.
Contact Jentz at [email protected] or at 608.234.1998. He looks forward to getting to know more Angus breeders in the area and finding ways to be of service.
For more information about Angus cattle and the Association, visit www.ANGUS.org.
