Alabama Cattlemen’s Billy Powell Announces Retirement

Randall Weiseman November 18, 2016 Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

Dr. Billy Powell and Erin Beasley

Dr. Billy Powell and Erin Beasley

During Thursday’s Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Fall Board Meeting Dr. Billy Powell, ACA Executive Vice President, announced he would be leaving that post next year. But during the announcement, Dr. Powell also named who his replacement would be.

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Dr. Powell’s replacement, Erin Beasley, told me she is honored to be chosen for this position.

But, that was not the only ACA staff news they talked about, as Dr. Powell explains.

Martha Davis, who will be retiring at the end of the year, was presented with flowers and a cake at the end of the meeting.

Martha Davis and Bill Lipscomb

Martha Davis and Bill Lipscomb

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