The Angus Foundation is governed by nine individuals elected annually by the American Angus Association Board of Directors. These nine individuals consist of the Chief Executive Officer of the American Angus Association, seven American Angus Association directors and the Angus Foundation President. (One position on the Angus Foundation Board of Directors may be elected by the American Angus Association Board of Directors and subject to no specific qualifications or guidelines.)

The Board of Directors are as follows:

• Cathy Watkins, Chair
• Bryce Schumann, Vice Chair
• Milford H. Jenkins, President
• Richard Wilson, Secretary
• Scott A. Foster
• John Elbert Harrell
• Leo McDonnell
• Doug Schroeder
• Phil Trowbridge
• Laurie Widdowson, Outside Representative