LINCOLN, NE – During their annual business meeting, the Nebraska Cattlemen membership elected Dick Pierce of Sumner to serve as president.
Pierce was born and raised in central Nebraska and currently resides north of Miller, where he farms and ranches with his family. He’s been married to Janna (Bentley) Pierce for 52 years. They have four children and 12 grandchildren. The Pierce family owns a corporation, P/4 Cattle Co., that has a row crop enterprise, cow/calf enterprise, and a yearling operation.
“I am extremely humbled to be elected by my peers to lead such a prestigious organization. I’m keenly aware of the legacy left by current and previous staff members, board members and past presidents and I will strive to uphold the reputation and standards that have been established heretofore. It seems there is always more work to do to sustain and move our industry forward and I pledge to work hard and do my best to represent Nebraska Cattlemen well as we look to the future,” said Pierce.
Prior to his current position as President of the Nebraska Cattlemen, Pierce has been active in the local community, serving on the Buffalo County Board of Supervisors, school board and various appointments to committees by Nebraska Governors. He serves as President of The Great Platte River Road Archway and is chairman of Living Faith Fellowship church. Pierce is also a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1971 to 1978 as a Russian linuist.
“When I was nominated to be the vice president of NC just two short years ago, in my acceptance I paraphrased a quote, ‘What we do today will determine who we will be tomorrow.’ With that in mind, I look forward to an even brighter future for Nebraska Cattlemen and our beloved industry!” Pierce closed.
Pierce’s one-year term as Nebraska Cattlemen President began this past Friday, December 13.
