Dr. Bob VanStavern spent his career as a meat scientist at Ohio State University and was directly involved in establishing the quality parameters for the Certified Angus Beef® brand in 1978, leading the beef community’s efforts to be consumer driven. Upon his passing in February 2020, this mentorship fund was founded to honor his legacy to the Certified Angus Beef® brand and the meat science community. 

Continuing the Legacy

The funds from this mentorship will go toward supporting recognition of a student presenting research at RMC in the area of beef quality and/or consumer perceptions and demand for high-quality beef.