Wyoming rancher becomes NCBA president

National Cattlemen's Beef Association

Mark Eisele, a Wyoming rancher, ascended to the role of NCBA president during the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention, recently held in Orlando, Florida. Eisele, along with his wife, Trudy, and their children, operate the historic King Ranch near Cheyenne, Wyoming, grazing both public and private lands.

The 2024 NCBA officer team, approved by the NCBA board of directors, took office at the end of this year’s convention. Buck Wehrbein, of Nebraska, was named president-elect and Gene Copenhaver, of Virginia, was elected vice president. Kim Brackett, of Idaho, was elected chair of the NCBA Policy Division and Skye Krebs, of Oregon, was elected policy vice chair. Dan Gattis, of Texas, and Nancy Jackson, of Mississippi, were elected as chair and vice chair, respectively, of the NCBA Federation division. Brad Hastings, of Texas, will continue to serve as NCBA treasurer.