The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) proudly announces the appointment of Katelyn McCullock as the Chief Economist and Director of the Association’s Veterinary Economics Division, effective April 30.
Katelyn McCullock joins AVMA from the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC), where she has been a senior economist since 2018 and the center director since 2019. Before her tenure at LMIC, she served as an economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation and worked as a business consultant for Farm Credit East, ACA, providing comprehensive credit and financial services to agricultural businesses. McCullock holds a master’s degree in agricultural and resource economics from Colorado State University, obtained in 2010.
Dr. Rena Carlson, President of AVMA, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome Katelyn McCullock to the AVMA as the new Chief Economist and Director of AVMA’s Economics Division. Her extensive knowledge of market dynamics and the economic forces within the agricultural sector, coupled with her expertise in economic modeling and forecasting, will be instrumental in enhancing our support for our members and advancing the veterinary profession.”
Dr. Carlson added, “Katelyn’s role will be pivotal in our ongoing efforts to compile robust business and economic data, transforming it into actionable tools and resources that benefit the veterinary community.”
The AVMA’s Veterinary Economics team consists of leading experts in veterinary economics and business, combining decades of industry experience with the AVMA’s rich history of research in the veterinary field. This team leverages data-driven, evidence-based insights to support veterinarians, their teams, and practices, ultimately ensuring the long-term health of the veterinary profession and industry.
Katelyn McCullock expressed her excitement about joining the AVMA, stating, “I am honored to have the opportunity to work with the veterinary community to advance the profession and provide valuable insights into its long-term viability. It’s a unique field, and being part of the AVMA’s Veterinary Economics Division is a privilege. I look forward to bringing a forward-thinking perspective to the insights we provide and actively engaging with our members and strategic partners to develop tools and resources that benefit the profession.”
With McCullock’s appointment, the AVMA continues to strengthen its commitment to supporting veterinarians and enhancing the economic landscape of the veterinary industry through innovative research and valuable insights.
