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CLA Announces CEO Zach Riley to Depart in April

Aurora, CO – Colorado Livestock Association (CLA) today announced that the organization’s Chief Executive Officer, Zach Riley, is departing in April 2025, starting a leadership transition. The CLA staff, board, and our partners are grateful to Zach for his many contributions during his term of service to the Colorado Livestock Association.

“We are grateful for all that CLA has accomplished during Zach’s tenure and we wish him the utmost success in the future,” said Kory Kessinger, President. “CLA has successfully advocated for livestock producers in Colorado in large part because of his dedication, insight into policy issues, industry knowledge and effective management.”

“CLA represents the collective efforts of a dedicated board of directors and staff, engaged members, and innovative partners and constituents who have inspired us to think creatively and explore new directions. I could not be more thrilled to have been the catalyst of great change and transition,” stated Riley.

The Executive Vice President (EVP) of the Colorado Livestock Association (CLA) is the chief staff officer of the Association, directly responsible to the CLA Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

View the Executive Vice President job description.

If you are interested in applying for the position, please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Jennifer Darmofal at jdarmofal@beef.org, no later than April 30, 2025, by 5pm.

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