The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA), the leading grassroots organization supporting Iowa’s beef cattle industry, recently elected new leadership to its Board of Directors, with the Executive Committee being announced at the annual meeting held at the 2025 Iowa Cattle Industry Convention on December 16 at the Meadows Events Center in Altoona, Iowa.
ICA welcomes Craig Moss from Hull, Iowa, in Sioux County as the new ICA board president. Craig ascends into this position after two years as the ICA president-elect. Craig and his wife, Hayley, along with their two sons, Merritt and McCoy, farm, feed cattle, and raise hogs with Craig’s parents. He began his involvement with ICA early as a participant in what is today the Iowa Cattlemen’s Leadership Program. From there, Craig has held several positions on committees and boards for the association, as well as plays an active role in the Sioux County Cattlemen’s Association. During the past two years as president-elect, Craig has observed, participated, and led association business to help prepare him for success as the association’s president.
With this transition, ICA would like to thank the outgoing president, Rob Medberry from Volga, Iowa. Rob diligently served the association for two years as president. During his tenure, he provided thoughtful leadership to direct and guide the association. Medberry said his tenure was an exciting trip for him.
Medberry was a sounding board for ICA staff and members to address opportunities and challenges within the industry and the work the association does for members.
Medberry added that the ICA is in great hands with Craig Moss serving as president moving forward.
Rob will retain the past president position on the ICA board.
Additional elections to the Executive Committee included Jeff Landrum as the new ICA president-elect. Also new to the Executive Committee, but not the ICA Board, are Terry (Bubba) Chapman, who was elected as the southeast regional vice president, and Scott Birker, who was elected as the northeast regional vice president. Both Terry and Scott had previously been serving in district director roles. ICA also welcomes back Mitch Schafer to the associate vice president board seat, which he was reelected to for a second term.
ICA staggers regional vice president elections between the east and west to ensure stability within the Executive Committee during transition times. This year, it was eastern Iowa’s election cycle, and ICA would like to thank exiting committee members, Doug Schoeder, the outgoing southeast regional vice president, and Scott Niess, the outgoing northeast regional vice president. Your guidance, support, and vision have been appreciated.
ICA would also like to recognize those board members who were recognized for their service to the board and have termed out or retired from their positions.
District Directors:
- Brad Balsley, Floyd County (District 5)
- Grant Beeler, Jackson County (District 11)
- Greg Bartelma, Jasper County (District 14)
- Will Longinaker, Fremont County (District 17)
- Dan Delaney, Jefferson County (District 20)
For more information, visit iacattlemen.org.
