Johnston Joins Brangus Team as Communications Coordinator

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – Johnston joined the IBBA staff in late May as the Communications Coordinator at the office headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.

Johnston comes to IBBA from Texas A&M University where she recently received her master’s degree in agricultural leadership, education and communications. Johnston also received her bachelor’s degree in animal science from Texas A&M in 2013.

“I have always known that I wanted to work in the livestock industry,” Johnston said. “I am eager to use my skill set and knowledge of agriculture to work with IBBA.”

Growing up in North Texas, Johnston was immersed in the agricultural industry at an early age. Johnston’s passion for agriculture began on her family’s Braunvieh cattle operation. She enjoys showing her cattle and has won numerous awards, including 2013 Braunvieh Percentage/BeefBuilder Show Heifer of the Year, and Grand Champion Junior Braunvieh Female at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo in 2008.

“Jessica came highly recommended for the job because of her strong work ethic, people skills and intellect,” said IBBA Executive Vice President Dr. Tommy Perkins. “She offers a wealth of livestock skills due to her cattle show background and degree in animal science from Texas A&M.”

Johnston’s professional agricultural experience is diverse. She has interned twice for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo where she used her knowledge of the agricultural industry to serve as an advocate for agriculture. Additionally, she has been involved in the Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow and Saddle and Sirloin at Texas A&M.

Johnston is always seeking to give back through her volunteerism and organizational memberships. She currently serves as a board member for the Texas Braunvieh Association and previously served as the president of the National Junior Braunvieh Board.