Mike Beam | |
|---|---|
| Kansas Secretary of Agriculture | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2019 | |
| Governor | Laura Kelly |
| Preceded by | Jackie McClaskey |
| Personal details | |
| Education | Kansas State University (BA) |
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]
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]
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]