Intern Leadership Summit Facilitators Bio

Ryan Goodman is Director of Grassroots Advocacy and Spokesperson Development for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff. Ryan directs national programs empowering others to utilize their strengths to share the stories of the beef community. Ryan is no stranger to agriculture, having worked in many areas of the cattle and ranching community across the country. He is a proud alumnus of Oklahoma State University and has been recognized as Advocate of the Year and a Top 10 Industry Leader under 40 by several organizations.

When not on the road, Ryan can often be found in the mountains trail running, completing marathons and ultramarathons, enjoying a good steak at the center of his plate. Ryan lives in Colorado and can be found on social media at @BeefRunner.