Mike Beam

Mike Beam
Kansas Secretary of Agriculture
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 14, 2019
GovernorLaura Kelly
Preceded byJackie McClaskey
Personal details
EducationKansas State University (BA)

Michael Beam is an American government official who serves as the Kansas Secretary of Agriculture.[1] Prior to his appointment to the position by Governor Laura Kelly, Beam served as Senior Vice President for the Kansas Livestock Association.[2]

Career

Following his graduation for Kansas State University with a degree in Animal Sciences, Beam joined the Kansas Livestock Association as a Field Representative.[2] The Kansas Livestock Association acts as the primary advocacy organization for the state's livestock industry on legislative and industry issues.[3] Over the next 38 years, Beam worked a variety of positions for the organization, including as Executive Director of Ranchland Trust of Kansas, and finally as Senior Vice President.[2] Beam also served as President of Agribusiness Council of Kansas City.[4]

Kansas Secretary of Agriculture

On January 10, 2019, Kelly announced that she would appoint Beam as Kansas Secretary of Agriculture following her inauguration on January 14, 2019.[5] Beam was confirmed by the Kansas Senate on April 5, 2019 by a unanimous recommendation.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Kansas Department of Agriculture - Secretary Mike Beam". Agriculture.ks.gov. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  2. ^ a b c "Mike Beam Named Kansas Sec. of Agriculture". Drovers.com. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  3. ^ "Ranchers Elected To Lead Kansas Livestock Association". Drovers.com. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  4. ^ "New Kansas governor fills out administration ahead of inauguration". 2.Ljworld.com. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  5. ^ Carpenter, Tim. "Gov.-elect Laura Kelly fills agriculture, administration Cabinet posts". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  6. ^ Nester, Derek. "Esbon Native Mike Beam Appointed To Kansas Department of Agriculture". Sunflower State Radio. Retrieved 27 October 2019.