Our Team
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DAVE DREILINGOwner A lifelong businessman and outdoorsman, Dave purchased Booth Creek Ranch in 2005 for deer hunting. His business ventures over the years include building a successful sportswear company and several restaurant projects. He often teaches and lectures at Kansas State University's College of Business.
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CARL BELLINGEROperations Manager Carl was born and raised on a family farm and graduated from K-State.
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ANDREW COATESDirector of Ranch Operations Andrew was raised on Wagyu ranches in Australia. He came to the U.S. at age 18 and played an important role in developing large Wagyu operations, both in America and abroad. His family moved to Kansas from northern California in September 2021.
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TYLER DREILINGSales & Marketing Coordinator Tyler joined the Booth Creek team after spending 2 years in Maui, Hawai'i as a Divemaster. When the COVID-19 Pandemic started, he moved back to Kansas and was introduced to Wagyu.
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CHUCK ASBURYRanch Manager Our commander in the field is a true American cowboy. Chuck has worked with livestock his entire life and started working with Dave in 2010. There's no job too big or too small for Chuck, who is the backbone of our operation. He recently started Flint Hills Cowboy Church as well.
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NICOLE COATESBusiness Manager A native of Sacramento, Nicole went into education before she and her husband launched a successful cutting horse training business. The Coates family has two children, Talon and Riley, who are also passionate about ranching. |
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CORTNEY EDWARDSOffice Manager The "Swiss Army Knife" of Booth Creek Wagyu has a hand in every aspect of the business, from genetics to marketing. Cortney was raised in Oklahoma and spent time in North Carolina before moving to Kansas in 2017.
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TOCCOA COCHRANEIntern Toccoa assists with many of the day-to-day tasks involving inventory and marketing. Her passion for the genetics side of the business is keeping her busy as well. She hails from Austin, Texas.
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SHAUNA KNIGHTShopkeeper Bio coming soon.
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