Brandon Peterson grew up on a diversified livestock family farm in Southeast South Dakota and later went on to graduate from South Dakota State University in 2000 with a degree in Animal Science. After graduation, Brandon started his professional sales career in the commercial feed industry and then moved to independent nutrition consulting work. His first management role came at a premium forage distribution company and he also oversaw business development for Hydrogen Global Technologies where he worked to improve nutritional sustainability and reduce carbon footprints.

Brandon most recently served as Director of Sales at Trans Ova Genetics and led the efforts of expanding distribution and laboratory services around the globe. Brandon has a passion for ruminant improvement as he is the owner and operator of Peterson Angus near Alcester, South Dakota, where he resides with his wife, Becky, and their two sons, Blake and Brady. Brandon is committed to transforming livestock production and empowering producers to achieve sustainable genetic progress while increasing profitability.