The Missouri Cattlemen's Association (MCA) has named Mike Deering as its new executive vice president. He will assume the position on Sept. 23. Deering currently serves as head of communications for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's (NCBA) policy division in Washington, D.C. MCA President and cattleman Lonnie Duckworth from Butler, Mo., said Deering's vast experience with agricultural associations accompanied by his unwavering passion for Missouri's farm and ranch community makes him uniquely qualified to move MCA forward.
"He has proven himself as a transformational leader at NCBA and we are thrilled to have that kind of leadership for our state," said Duckworth. "Mike is a fighter for the American farmer and rancher and truly believes agriculture is the single most important industry to sustaining life on this planet. We need that kind of passion, loyalty and determination."