Brian Coelho is the President/CEO for Central Valley Meat Co. located in Hanford, CA. He has grown up in the beef livestock and slaughter industry where he began learning the skills of the industry at a young age. He received a Bachelor Degree in Business and Economics from St. Mary’s College of California. Upon completion of his education in 1996 he returned to the family business where he has held several roles throughout the company. In addition to CVM Brian is the President of affiliated companies that include Harris Ranch Beef Company, Harris Feeding Company, Coelho Meat Company, Triple C Trucking, and CLW Foods. CVM and its affiliates collectively form an integrated beef company that includes cattle feeding, slaughter, processing, ground beef production and transportation. Brian is a past President for the North American Meat Association and past Chairman for the North American Meat Institute. Currently serves on boards for North American Meat Institute, CattelFax, TERRA, California Beef Council and California Cattle Council. Brian is supported by his wife Stacy and daughters Emma and Avery.