Illinois Beef holds annual meeting

(Dave Duzan of Lexington the new IBA president, left, & Shannon Welsh of Blandinsville is vice president).

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Beef Association has accomplished quite a bit in the past year.

These highlights were shared during the group’s annual meeting at the state fairgrounds in Springfield. A newsletter has been launched, grant funding was secured for new programs and IBA moved into a new office space on the fairgrounds. The group also continues to expand its social media presence.

Executive vice president of IBA, Josh St. Peters said they are here to engage and promote the industry.

Dave Duzan of Lexington was chosen as the new IBA president while Shannon Welsh of Blandinsville was named vice president.

“The speed of the organization is determined by the speed of the leader,” stated outgoing president Dr. Paul Walker of Danvers while handing over the gavel.