Dr. Timothy DelCurto is a Professor and Nancy Cameron Chair in the Animal and Range Sciences Department at Montana State University. Over his 34+ year career in academia, Dr. DelCurto has excelled in teaching and research at Oregon State University and Montana State University. Dr. DelCurto’s background in applied beef cattle production systems, management of a Livestock Research Station (EOARC – Union Station) for 23 years, and successful applied research program targeted on alternative winter management (winter grazing and the use of low-quality forages), and ecologically sustainable rangeland beef cattle management is woven into his teaching philosophy and course content for both undergraduate and graduate courses. Dr. DelCurto’s strengths in teaching and advising correspond to his passion for student success and the Western Beef Cattle Industry. A central theme of Dr. DelCurto teaching and research program is networking students with beef industry leaders and land managers.