AMSA Development Council

Mission and Goals

Our values are the same as our membership's: to make a real difference through high integrity meat science. Established in 2001 by the AMSA membership, the council's mission is to generate and allocate resources to support and enhance educational programs and the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge in meat science. AMSA members desire to make it possible for the world to enjoy safe, affordable, abundant, nutritious meat that improves health and longevity and productivity. To help create this future, the AMSA Development Council has the vision to fund new and ongoing AMSA programs that recruit and develop students and young professionals and strengthen careers that help feed the world.

The Work of the Council

  • Develop and implement strategies through which the Council may solicit, receive and distribute contributions.
  • Allocate resources consistent with legal and regulatory requirements, the wishes of the donor, and the goals and objectives of AMSA.
  • Ensure prudent investment of contributions made to the Council.
  • Develop and maintain procedures for donor recognition.

 

Council Members

DC - Dan Schaefer, Ph.D.
Chair
Cargill, retired
DC - Marcia Reeves
Vice-Chair
Simmons Foods
DC - Drew Cassens, Ph.D.
Council Member
Texas A&M University
DC - Jennie Hodgen, Ph.D.
Council Member
DC - Steve Larsen, Ph.D.
Council Member
R3 Consulting, LLC
DC - Mark Miller, Ph.D.
Council Member
Texas Tech University
Headshot of Brian McFarlane
DC - Brian McFarlane
Council Member
McFarlane Enterprises LLC
DC - Dean Pringle, Ph.D.
Council Member
University of Florida, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences

AMSA Mentorship Funds

Brad Morgan, Ph.D., Candidate for Mentor Recognition

AMSA is proud to announce the formation of a Mentor Recognition fund in honor of Dr. Brad Morgan.

Brad Morgan has been a stalwart of support to the profession of meat science and the meat industry. Through a long and storied career that has spanned academia and industry, Brad has mentored young people by sharing his wealth of knowledge with all that would listen. He has molded his mentorship after many of the profession’s icon and takes great pride in helping others reach the pinnacle of their careers. With his down-to-earth fact-based approach he challenges others to step up to the plate in supporting the profession. While challenging others to step up, he does so leading by example. Few in AMSA have served in more ways or with more vigor than he has through the years.

Specific Purpose of Funds: To fund youth development programs.