CHRISTOPHER JORDAN CASSADY, PH.D VILLAGE PARK WAY SAVOY, IL (815)

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1 CHRISTOPHER JORDAN CASSADY, PH.D VILLAGE PARK WAY SAVOY, IL (815) EDUCATION University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Doctor of Philosophy in Ruminant Nutrition, May 2016 Dissertation Title: Feed intake and efficiency in beef cattle Dissertation Committee: Dr. Dan Shike (Advisor), Dr. Dan Faulkner, Dr. Jon Beever, Dr. Doug Parrett, and Dr. Keela Retallick Trennepohl Texas A&M University Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, 2010 Black Hawk College East Campus Associate of Science in Agriculture Transfer, 2008 CURRENT POSITION Lecturer Iowa State University, Ames, IA, August 2016 Present (100% Teaching Appointment) Responsibilities in undergraduate teaching include a course in livestock evaluation and involvement with food animal courses, coaching the Meat Animal Evaluation Team, and coaching the ISU Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Team, overseeing independent agriculture studies for students with interest in livestock judging, and assisting with other courses as compatible with my knowledge and skills. Serve as committee member for M.S. and Ph.D. Candidates when requested. Advise 30 undergraduate students and the ISU Block and Bridle Club. Serve on many Animal Science Departmental academic committees. Involved in recruitment of undergraduate students Coordinate/conduct judging competitions of youth throughout the state of Iowa TEACHING EXPERIENCE Lecturer AN S 305: Livestock Evaluation, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, Fall 2016 to present Explained the importance of phenotypic and performance data evaluation of breeding animals. Explained important selection criteria of both breeding and market meat animal species. Explained how livestock are marketed in their respective species; and importance of certain traits to maximize profitability. AN S 490: Independent Ag Studies, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, Fall 2016 to Present Coordinated independent studies for undergraduate students interested in livestock evaluation or livestock production systems ANSC 211: Breeding Animal Evaluation, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Spring 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 C.J. Cassady 1 P age

2 Explained the importance of phenotypic and performance data evaluation of breeding animals. Explained the importance of certain traits in breeding animals that equate to profitability under differing environmental and management situations. ANSC 312: Advanced Livestock Evaluation, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Fall 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 Explained important selection criteria of both breeding and market meat animal species. Explained how livestock are marketed in their respective species; and importance of certain traits to maximize profitability. Livestock Judging Team Coach Department of Animal Sciences, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, Fall 2016 to Present Recruited transfer students to enroll at the University of Illinois. Coordinated fundraising from both internal and external sources. Coached team to numerous top 10 finishes at national contests. Organized multiple livestock judging contests ranging from 4 H/FFA to collegiate level Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Fall 2010 to Fall 2014 Recruited transfer students to enroll at the University of Illinois. Assisted with fundraising from both internal and external sources. Mentored the University of Illinois assistant coaches and Illinois State 4 H team coaches. Coached team to numerous top 10 finishes at national contests. Assisted advising of undergraduate students with Dr. Dan Shike within all degrees within the College of ACES. Meat Animal Evaluation Team Coach Department of Animal Sciences, Iowa State University, Spring 2017 to Present Recruited students to participate in the university meat animal evaluation team Assisted with fundraising from both internal and external sources. Coached team to numerous top 3 finishes at the national contest. Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Spring 2011 to Spring 2014 Recruited students to participate in the university meat animal evaluation team Assisted with fundraising from both internal and external sources. Coached team to numerous top 3 finishes at the national contest. Illinois State 4 H Livestock Judging Team Coach Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Fall 2011 Organized two livestock judging contests that were used to select the representative team for the state of Illinois. Coached team to 1st place finish at the National 4 H Livestock Judging Contest in Louisville, KY. C.J. Cassady 2 P age

3 Guest Lecturer ANSC 100: Introduction to Animal Science, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Spring and Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Spring 2016 Title: Livestock Nutrition o Explained basic anatomy differences between animal species. o Discussed various feed evaluation techniques. o o Explained nutrient utilization within different species. Explained the importance of nutrient composition of commonly used feedstuffs and how they are utilized. ANSC 209: Meat Animal Carcass Evaluation, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Spring of 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 Title: Challenges to the Meat Industry Title: Marketing Cattle Title: Serial ultrasound demonstration lab o Demonstrated how ultrasound technology is used to predict 12 th rib fat thickness and marbling of feedlot cattle. o Explain the potential uses of serial ultrasound to market feedlot cattle. ADVISING Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 2016 to Present Served on 1 Master of Science candidate committees Undergraduate Animal Science Advisor Block and Bridle Club Advisor RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Doctoral Research Assistant (50% Time Employment) Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Conducted a six year study that evaluated the relationship of heifer intake and efficiency to cow intake and efficiency. Conducted a two year feedlot study to determine the effects of timing and duration of test period and diet type on intake and feed efficiency of Charolais sired cattle. Conducted a study to determine the relationship between measures of heifer feed efficiency and mature cow intake of good quality and poor quality forage. Aided graduate students in statistical analysis, experimental design, and nutrition knowledge including performance testing and intake evaluation. EXTENSION and INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE Owner C 5 Angus, Ancona, IL, 2007 Present Assisted in management of a 75 head registered Angus, spring calving cow herd. Provided marketing assistance through exhibition and consigning in the Dameron Angus Annual Production Sale Assisted commercial and purebred producers on herd management and bull selection. Mentored youth through junior shows and exhibitions. C.J. Cassady 3 Page

4 Invited Speaker at Extension Meeting University of Illinois Extension, Spoke at four field days: Orr Center Beef Field Day in Perry, IL (2011 and 2013), and Dixon Springs Beef Field Day in Simpson, IL (2011 and 2014). Explained residual feed intake and how it pertains to profitability in the cowherd. Presented research results regarding potential methods to improve overall beef production efficiency. Answered questions regarding the genetics and management of producers herds. Invited Speaker at Professional Meeting American Angus Association Annual Meeting Provided the American Angus Association Board of Directors an update on the results of research on beef cow biological efficiency funded by the Angus Foundation at the University of Illinois National Program for Genetic Improvement of Feed Efficiency in Beef Cattle Provided the advisory committee and breed representatives with updates on feed efficiency research conducted at the University of Illinois Beef Facility Tour Leader Department of Animal Science, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Provided beef facility farm tours for high school students and industry groups. Discussed the importance of performance testing groups of cattle and the increased interest in feed efficiency. Explained cow/calf and feedlot nutrition and management in a confinement beef facility. Youth Livestock Programs National Junior Angus Association Board of Directors, Vice Chairman (2009, 2010) Director (2008) Assisted with many leadership and youth development events involving members of the National Junior Angus Association throughout the country. Contests, Shows, and Clinics, 2010 Present Assistant for the selection of beef classes at the Houston Livestock Show Intercollegiate Judging Contest (2010). Organized the Illinois state FFA livestock judging contest (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015). Organized the Illinois state 4 H livestock judging contest (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015). Served as livestock judging contest official for multiple 4 H, FFA, and collegiate contests held in multiple states. Assisted with Stock Show University held in Kansas City, MO (2013). Served as judge for numerous beef shows throughout the U.S. Beef Blast Extension Program (2016) Beef Extravaganza Scholarship Program (2016) Organized the Iowa state 4 H and FFA livestock judging contest (2016) Organized the Iowa Beef Expo judging contest (2017) Iowa State Academic Quadrathalon Committee (2017) National Junior Angus Association Raising the Bar Conference: Ames, IA (2017) C.J. Cassady 4 P age

5 PUBLICATIONS PEER REVIEWED ARTICLES Cassady, C.J., T.L. Felix, and D.W. Shike Effects of timing and duration of test period and diet type on intake and feed efficiency of Charolais sired cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 0. doi: /jas Cassady, C.J., J.W. Adcock, K.M. Retallick, and D.W. Shike Heifer intake and efficiency as indicators of 2 yr old cow intake and efficiency Submitted to Journal of Animal Science Cassady, C.J., K.M. Retallick Trennepohl, and D.W. Shike Heifer intake and efficiency as indicators of 5 yr old cow intake, productivity, and longevity In preparation ABSTRACTS Cassady, C.J., T. B. Wilson, K. Retallick, D. B. Faulkner, and D. W. Shike Relationship between heifer feed efficiency measures and intake of good quality and poor quality forage in mature beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 91: Suppl. 2. Cassady, C.J., J.W. Adcock, K.M. Retallick, and D. W. Shike Heifer intake and efficiency as indicators of cow intake and efficiency. Submitted to 2015 Midwestern Section ASAS Meeting. Cassady, C.J. and D.W. Shike Effects of diet type and feeding phase on intake and feed efficiency of beef cattle. Submitted to 2016 Midwestern Section ASAS Meeting. CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS Shike, D.W., C.J. Cassady, J.W. Adcock, and K.M. Retallick Heifer intake and efficiency as indicators of cow intake and efficiency. Proc. Beef Improvement Federation, Lincoln, NE. Shike, D.W., C.J. Cassady, T.L. Felix, and J.E. Beever Effects of timing and duration of test period and diet type on intake and feed efficiency in Charolais sired cattle. Proc. Beef Improvement Federation, Manhattan, KS. ACTIVITIES and HONORS 2015: Honorary Member Award: University of Illinois Hoof and Horn Club : Texas A&M University Saddle and Sirloin Club 2009: Texas A&M University Livestock Judging Team High Individual: American Royal Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Contest 2009 Reserve National Champion Livestock Judging Team 2008: President: Illinois Junior Angus Association : Black Hawk College Livestock Judging Team All American Team ( ) High Individual: American Royal Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Contest Elmer Hoge Memorial Livestock Judging Scholarship Recipient (2008) : Black Hawk College Agri Business club : Black Hawk College Student Government Association 2006: Illinois Angus Auxiliary Scholarship recipient C.J. Cassady 5 P age

6 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP AFFILIATIONS American Society of Animal Science American Angus Association National Collegiate Livestock Coaches Association C.J. Cassady 6 P age