Bryce Schumann, of Lecompton, Kan., has been named chief executive officer for the American Angus Association.

Mr. Schumann has served as the association's director of member services for the past seven years. He replaces John Crouch, who announced in February his intention to retire.

As CEO, Mr. Schumann will serve as the chief administrative officer of the American Angus Association and vice chairman of the board of directors of each of the subsidiaries. He will begin the new position at the association's headquarters in St. Joseph on June 13.

"In making its final selection, the board had the opportunity to choose from among the best leaders the beef industry has to offer," said Paul Hill, the Bidwell, Ohio, cattle producer who serves as president. "Bryce's training in business management combined with his experience in all segments of Association business made him the choice candidate for CEO."

Mr. Schumann joined the Association in 2000 as director of activities. He was named director of member services and office management in April 2001. He received his bachelor's degree from Kansas State University and a master's in business administration from the University of Kansas. He and his wife, Gina, have three sons, Wyatt, Dylan and Jesse, and a daughter, Cassady.