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
- ^ "Kansas Department of Agriculture - Secretary Mike Beam". Agriculture.ks.gov. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- ^ a b c "Mike Beam Named Kansas Sec. of Agriculture". Drovers.com. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- ^ "Ranchers Elected To Lead Kansas Livestock Association". Drovers.com. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- ^ "New Kansas governor fills out administration ahead of inauguration". 2.Ljworld.com. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- ^ Carpenter, Tim. "Gov.-elect Laura Kelly fills agriculture, administration Cabinet posts". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- ^ Nester, Derek. "Esbon Native Mike Beam Appointed To Kansas Department of Agriculture". Sunflower State Radio. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
External links
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge – Legislative and voting track record[usurped]
- Campaign contributions: 2004, 2006, 2008