Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association is pleased to announce the promotion of Bryce Kragness to Market Manager at the cooperative’s Altoona Market. In his new role, Kragness will oversee all aspects of market operations, manage staff, and cultivate strong relationships with producers, truckers,
and buyers. Additionally, he will continue his work with member-owners to ensure their livestock marketing needs are met effectively.
Kragness brings a wealth of experience to the position, having worked at the Altoona Market for the past four years as Assistant Market Manager and Field Representative, and he worked as a yard worker prior to that. His extensive knowledge of the livestock industry and hands-on experience with the cooperative make him an invaluable asset in this leadership role.
A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Kragness holds a bachelor’s degree in Meat Animal Science with a management emphasis. When not at work, he enjoys working on his family’s cow/calf, feedlot, and crop farm with his wife, Morgan, and their young son.
“We are excited to promote Bryce to Market Manager at our Altoona Market,” said Mark Clarke, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Chief Operating Officer. “We are confident that his dedication, experience, and deep understanding of the needs of our member-owners will help further enhance the success of our Altoona Market.”
