Bradley McDowell is currently the project manager on a new plant design and construction for Agri Beef Co. Formally President of AB Foods LLC, a subsidiary of Agri Beef Co for 15 years, he has been with the company for over 18 years. Prior to joining Agri Beef Co. in 2004, Mr. McDowell held several management positions within the Excel Division of Cargill Foods spanning 22 years at 6 different locations. Originally from New Mexico, Brad graduated from New Mexico State University with a BS in Animal Science and started his career in the industry after graduation in 1981. Brad has been an advocate for the beef and protein industry during his 40+ year career, speaking in multiple environments and in schools about the positives of the industry and is currently serving as Chairman of the North American Meat Institute