During their Annual Business Meeting, the Nebraska Cattlemen membership elected Dick Pierce of Sumner, Nebraska, to serve as president.
Dick was born and raised in central Nebraska and currently resides north of Miller, Nebraska where he farms and ranches with his family. He’s been married to Janna (Bentley) Pierce for 52 years. They have four children and 12 grandchildren. The Pierce family owns a corporation, P/4 Cattle Co., that has a row crop enterprise and a cow/calf enterprise and yearling operation.
Dick Pierce stated, “I am extremely humbled to be elected by my peers to lead such a prestigious organization. I’m keenly aware of the legacy left by current and previous staff members, board members and past presidents and I will strive to uphold the reputation and standards that have been established heretofore. It seems there is always more work to do to sustain and move our industry forward and I pledge to work hard and do my best to represent Nebraska Cattlemen well as we look to the future.” He continued, “When I was nominated to be the vice president of NC just two short years ago, in my acceptance I paraphrased a quote. ‘What we do today will determine who we will be tomorrow.’ With that in mind, I look forward to an even brighter future for Nebraska Cattlemen and our beloved industry!”
Prior to his current position as President of Nebraska Cattlemen, he has been active in the local community, serving on the Buffalo County Board of Supervisors, school board and various appointments to committees by Nebraska Governors. He serves as president of The Great Platte River Road Archway and is chairman of Living Faith Fellowship church. Dick is also a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1971-1978 as a Russian linguist.
Dick Pierce began his one-year term as Nebraska Cattlemen President on Friday, December 13, 2024.