BEEF-360 - Key Persons
Jerry grew up near Salem, Missouri and graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences in 1992 and a Master's in 1994 - focused on Applied Beef Production. Professionally, Jerry has served as a regional field rep for a major beef breed association, procured cattle for a branded beef company, and served as Regional Livestock Specialist with University of Missouri Extension. Additionally, Jerry worked in account management for the two largest seed companies in the country. While Jerry currently resides in Brookfield, Missouri he maintains a herd of beef cattle in Southern Missouri with his parents.
A native of Linn County Missouri, Keenan graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in Animal Sciences in 1997. Keenan's career has included managing cows for a large seedstock operation, territory sales management for two leading genetics companies and Independent custom breeding services. Additionally, Keenan is a managing partner in his family's beef operation which produces both seedstock and commercial cattle, along with a custom backgrounding and start-up feedlot. Keenan and his wife Holly have two children, Maddie and Braxton. Together, they reside on their multi-generational farm north of Bucklin, Missouri.