Staff Spotlight: Rob Eirich

Rob Eirich
Rob Eirich
March 17, 2020

About Rob Eirich:

Rob Eirich is a Nebraska native from Bayard, Nebraska, growing up on our the family farming and ranching operation near Chimney Rock.  He was active in activities through his youth including 4-H and FFA.  Continuing his education earning a bachelor's in Agriculture Economic from University of Wyoming and a masters in Agricultural Leadership Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  Eirich’s career involved both production agriculture and education.  He spent five years on the management team of a large commercial feedlot in Colorado, maintains involvement in family operation, and work a few years in feed and cattle genetic sales.  Most of his professional life (15 years) has been working in Nebraska Extension with 4-H/Youth Development and Beef Systems.  The past six years he has worked as Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance Director working statewide with producers, veterinarians, feedlots, and cattle transporters to incorporate best management practices to ensure a safe, wholesome beef product for our consumers. 

What is your position at the University of Nebraska?

In January 2020, Rob transitioned to the role of Engagement Zone Coordinator with Nebraska Extension covering Zone 1 which is the Panhandle Counties.

What drew you to the University of Nebraska?

The university and Nebraska Extension is one of the leading institutions in agriculture and engaging Nebraskans across the state from border to border.  The team of extension specialists, educators and administrators was one of the main draws for me.  The opportunity to work with this team to take science-based, non-bias research and education to Nebraskans has been the most rewarding experiences in my professional career.

 What aspect of working in an educational setting do you enjoy the most?

Working with students, clientele and stakeholder the most enjoyable aspect is see knowledge put into practice.  I enjoy seeing students and clientele gain knowledge and skills that will benefit their lives and operations. 

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

My great achievement is to see others that you work with succeed in their goals and careers.  It is about helping those around you grow and be successful for the betterment of the team or community.

What is something that most people don't know about you?

I was born with a cleft lip and palate, having multiple surgeries through my childhood.  I am also an first generation college graduate.

What is your life like outside of work?

I spend life outside of work with my fiancée, Joanna, and our two dogs in Scottsbluff, also traveling to Colorado and Wyoming to visit children and our 5 year old grandson.  When time allows, I enjoy spending time on the family operation in Bayard with the cattle herd and judging youth livestock shows around the region.

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