Kelly Smith-Fraser (Courtesy of Kelly Smith-Fraser)

Kelly Smith-Fraser

Based near Pine Lake, Alberta, Kelly Smith-Fraser operates NuHaven Cattle Co. She has years of experience on boards, including her current role as past Chair of the Alberta Beef Producers. In addition to serving as Chair, Kelly also worked as an ABP delegate, zone director, finance Chair and vice-Chair. She’s a director of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Foundation, and was also appointed to the interim board of Results Driven Agriculture Research.

After earning her degree in marketing at Texas Tech University and working off the farm, Kelly was drawn back to ranching on a full-time basis. In addition to running the ranch with her father and brother, she worked for the family’s livestock exporting company. 

In addition to operating NuHaven Cattle Co and stewarding her ranch, Kelly is currently to Chair of Agriculture Financial Services Corporation’s Board of Directors, and also sits on the board of directors of CAREERS-The Next Generation, which helps place youth in many internships and positions in science and trades.