On today’s episode, joining me is Tom Brink, a legend in the cattle industry. Tom is the current CEO of the Red Angus Association and founder of Top Dollar Angus. He’s an expert on all sides with his extensive background of various companies he’s worked for and roles he’s taken on in the beef industry. In this episode we dive into the current and future state of the industry regarding genetics, technology, supply chains, production and more. He also shares his wisdom on hiring, creating a good working culture, and what it takes to be a good leader. This episode is one of my favorites!

Tom Brink is a Kansas native graduating from Cimarron High School before moving on to Kansas State University in Manhattan where he studied Animal Science and Agricultural Economics. 

He has spent his entire career working within the livestock industry in various positions including the Senior Vice President of Cattle Ownership & Risk Management for ContiBeef/Five Rivers Ranch Cattle Feeding, President & COO of J&F Oklahoman Holdings, Inc., the cattle ownership arm of JBS Five Rivers, founder and majority owner of Top Dollar Angus, Inc., and currently serves as the CEO of the Red Angus Association of America.

Tom and his wife of 38 years have four children and five grandchildren and reside in Brighton, Colorado, where he enjoys hiking, biking, and reading books and articles on a wide variety of topics. 

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