Second-generation Leader
2013 ANCW president is second-generation CattleWoman leader.
News release by the American National CattleWomen Inc.
Tampa, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2013) — Barbara Jackson, Tucson, Ariz., was elected the 62nd president of the American National CattleWomen Inc. (ANCW) during the organization's 2013 Annual Meeting in Tampa, Fla. ANCW is a voice for women who support and promote the beef industry.
Jackson grew up in the beef industry and is following in the footsteps of her mother, Pat Stevenson, who was ANCW president in 1970. Her roots as a CattleWoman run deep.
Her family has owned and operated Red Rock Feeding Co., a 30,000-head feedyard in southern Arizona since 1964. Today she is part-owner of the operation.
Over the years she’s served as president of the Arizona State CowBelles, as Region VI ANCW director, ANCW vice president and ANCW president-elect. She has also served as a member of the National Beef Speakers Bureau and as a committee member on the National Beef Cook-off® and Animal Well-being committees.
“Barbara has helped blaze the trail for women with a passion for the U.S. beef Industry," said Jill Ginn, past ANCW president. "She is a professional role model, advisor and mentor doing all she can to support this industry with her passion, experience and knowledge. Following in her parent’s footsteps, Barbara is a legacy not only for ANCW but for the beef industry, as well.”
Jackson has a bachelor's degree in animal science with a minor in ag economics from Washington State University. Her career has always been connected with agriculture. She started her career with Syntex, a pharmaceutical company, and then she worked as a consultant. Her career with Syntex took her from sales representative to national accounts coordinator to director of public relations and advertising. It was during those career-building years that she met her husband, Tim Jackson. Together they founded Animal Health Express in 1989. The Tucson-based online business sells animal health supplies, tack, livestock equipment and pet supplies.
ANCW’s 2013 Executive Committee members are:
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President Barbara Jackson, Arizona;
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President-elect Patti Buck, Colorado;
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Vice President Melanie Fowle, California;
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Recording Secretary Gretchen Groseta, Arizona;
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Past President Tammi Didlot, Oklahoma;
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Region I Director Ann Nogan, Pennsylvania;
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Region II Director Michelle Boyles, North Carolina;
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Region III Director Penny Zimmerman, Minnesota;
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Region IV Director Desta Crawford, Texas;
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Region V Director Peggy Biaggi, Oregon;
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Region VI Director Suzanne Menges, Arizona;
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Region VII Director Judy Reece, North Dakota.; and
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Parliamentarian Linda Brake, Arizona.
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Editor's Note: This article is adapted from a news release provided by ANCW. Since 1952, ANCW, a nonprofit volunteer organization, has used its grassroots volunteer energy to engage and educate consumers about beef and the beef industry. For more information and to see the original release, visit www.ancw.org or request information at ancw@ancw.org.