Sawyer Willrett Begins Role as the Director of Member Services

Lincoln, Neb. (November 20, 2025) – Nebraska Cattlemen (NC) is proud to announce Sawyer Willrett as the director of member services. Originally from Malta, Illinois, Sawyer earned his B.S. in Agribusiness from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2024, where he was a Ruth Leverton Scholar and pursued minors in Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship and Krutsinger Beef Industry Scholars. Willrett previously interned in merchandising and procurement at Viserion Grain LLC and National Beef Packing Company LLC. Most recently, Willrett has been working on his family’s feedlot in Northern Illinois and serving on Illinois’s DeKalb-Kane Cattlemen’s Association Board of Directors.

Sawyer stated, “My background in the cattle industry has shaped my values and inspired my commitment to the people in it. I believe in an organization that supports cattlemen and look forward to working with the Nebraska Cattlemen staff and association members across the state for the betterment of our industry.”

“Having Sawyer join the team at Nebraska Cattlemen is a win for cattle producers in Nebraska. Sawyer has grown up in the cattle industry and has a heart for connecting with producers. I look forward to his immediate impact on working with the membership of Nebraska Cattlemen,” said NC executive vice president Laura Field.

Sawyer started his role on November 3, 2025, and we encourage members to reach out and get to know him. Sawyer can be reached via email at [email protected].