“His gentle demeanor and strong character are qualities that many of us in the industry looked up to,” said Nathan Phinney, who will now become president.
“He will be fondly remembered for being a tireless advocate for cattle producers, taking a particular interest in advancing the priorities related to animal health and care, as well as protecting and preserving our industry for the next generation,” he said.
Schellenberg was first elected as a Cattlemen director in 2010 and became president on March 25, 2022.
He served as co-chair of the Foreign Trade Committee from 2020 to 2022 and co- chaired the Animal Health and Care Committee with Pat Hayes from 2016 to 2020.
He also represented CCA on the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA). Prior to the creation of the Animal Health and Care Committee, he chaired the Animal Care Committee.
