
Joe Lowe
Agricultural and resource economics alumnus (’13) manages a thriving family cattle operation while balancing innovation, economics, and industry leadership

Rudi Wimberley
Plant sciences alumna (’21) thrives in creating innovative outdoor spaces as a landscape designer

Lydia White
Food Science alum (’02) set to represent the United States as an orthopaedic surgeon caring for athletes in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris

Charlie Hatcher
UTCVM Alum (’84) Serves Tennessee’s Farmers and Foresters as the State’s 38th Commissioner of Agriculture

Samantha Beaty
UTCVM alum (’01) protects Tennessee animals as the state veterinarian and assistant commissioner for animal health

Luke Hadden
Forestry alum (’14) works to conserve more than 250,000 acres of forest in East Tennessee

Will Freeman
Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications alum (’16) supports rural small businesses and farmers with USDA