The newly appointed Director of Public Relations for the American Angus Association is Eric Grant. He’s oversee the Association’s advertising, public relations and communications programs.

Grant is a 24-year veteran in agricultural communications, public relations and advertising. “For more than two decades, Eric has been an advocate of rural America and rural Americans,” says Bryce Schumann, Association CEO. “We look forward to taking a more aggressive and innovative approach to public relations, advertising and communications. We believe Eric’s ideas, energy and execution will help accomplish this and strengthen the position of the Angus breed.”

During the last two decades, Grant served as assistant editor for National Cattlemen’s Association, senior contributing editor for Farm Journal/Beef Today, and contributing editor for the American Cowboy and Range magazines. He has written for Angus Journal for more than 10 years. His award-winning photography and articles have appeared in more than 100 publications around the world.

Other Association news includes:

Shelia Stannard has been named the director of activities and events for the American Angus Association. She assumed her new responsibilities August. 1. Stannard has been with the Association nearly 11 years, starting as assistant director of public relations and most recently serving as director of communications and events.

Crystal Young has been appointed assistant director of public relations for the American Angus Association. In this capacity, she will be responsible for conducting many of the Association’s public relations and advertising efforts.