New Faces Around the Office

Certified Angus Beef welcomes four interns to the team this summer.

by Anne Dameron, Producer Communications Intern

June 2026

A new group of interns is stepping into their roles this summer, joining the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) team in Wooster, Ohio. As valued members of the team, interns contribute to high-impact projects, collaborate across departments, and immerse themselves in CAB’s culture and office community. Each intern spends 10 to 12 weeks building their professional skills and industry knowledge while working alongside CAB staff.

Karley Williams, 2026 Social Media Intern

Celia Katner – Marketing Intern

After graduating this spring from The College of Wooster, Celia Katner joins Certified Angus Beef (CAB) as the marketing intern for the summer. While Wooster may be familiar to Katner, she’s eager to get hands-on experience and build her professional portfolio.

Katner’s tasks this summer will include promoting the brand to consumers, grocery stores, distributors, and restaurants, developing corporate marketing materials, planning and executing consumer-targeted promotional events, and assisting with account marketing projects.

Katner moved to Ohio from Indianapolis, Indiana, and earned a degree in communication studies with a minor in psychology. Her interest in marketing and social media stems from a previous internship in her hometown. Through her senior capstone project, Katner learned to navigate working as a team, which is a skill she will carry into her work throughout the summer.

When exploring opportunities to further build her marketing experience, CAB quickly stood out to Katner not only for the role itself, but for the organization’s culture and community.

“From the very beginning of the interview process, the team at CAB made me feel comfortable,” Katner says. “Since joining, what has continued to stand out is how welcoming and sincere everyone is.”

As she begins her internship, Katner is excited to explore the diverse opportunities within marketing and identify the areas that best align with her strengths and interests. She looks forward to traveling, learning, and making professional connections with CAB staff. One project Katner looks forward to this summer is working with the team to plan and coordinate the brand’s presence at the 2026 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give.

Karley Williams – Social Media Intern

Karley Williams comes to CAB from Lamar, Arkansas, where she was born and raised on her family’s commercial cattle and poultry operation. She grew up exhibiting Angus cattle and sheep and was an active FFA member. She serves as the social media intern this summer in Ohio.

Williams will graduate in December from the University of Arkansas, where she is pursuing a degree in agriculture education, communications, and technology, with minors in agriculture leadership and poultry science.

Throughout college, Williams sought every opportunity to learn outside the classroom. She participated in study-based trips to West Texas and Italy and has interned at Cattlemen’s Congress and Oklahoma Youth Expo. Her travels have broadened her perspective and exposed her to diverse aspects of agriculture across the globe. These experiences ultimately helped Williams recognize her passion for the visual storytelling component of content creation.

“Growing up in agriculture, I developed a deep love and passion for the industry,” Williams says. “I want to build my career in the agriculture sector, helping connect producers and consumers, and I’ve found a path to achieving this through agriculture communications.”

Williams is ready to apply her knowledge to projects in a professional setting.

“You can’t learn everything in four walls,” Williams says. “I’m most excited to get real-world experience this summer that can develop me personally and professionally.”

Williams learned about CAB early on from her involvement with the American Angus Association. She has always been intrigued by the brand’s ability to make meaningful connections at every point along the beef supply chain. This summer, she hopes to play a role in engaging beef consumers and brand partners through the creation of strategic digital content.

Some of her tasks will include monitoring the brand’s social media communities, daily engagement across various channels, identifying emerging trends, and publishing content that sparks engaging discussions about high-quality beef and culinary experiences.

Payton Meyer, 2026 Video Production Intern

Anne Dameron – Producer Communications Intern

Anne Dameron is the producer communications intern this summer. Originally from Towanda, Illinois, Dameron is a fourth-generation Angus breeder raised on her family’s cow-calf operation. She’s known the cattle industry from a young age and currently serves as the vice chairman on the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) board of directors.

“Angus has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Whether it be serving the NJAA or now working with CAB, it’s fulfilling to contribute to the industry that has done so much for me,” Dameron says.

This fall, Dameron will be a senior at the University of Illinois, where she studies agriculture communications. At school, she has taken on leadership roles in both the Hoof N’ Horn and Agriculture Communicators of Tomorrow clubs. Her involvement on campus and within the American Angus Association has strengthened her skill set and equipped her with the necessary knowledge to advocate and promote the Angus breed and CAB.

As the producer communications intern, Dameron will work with the brand’s communication and production teams to support their efforts to engage with cattlemen across the nation. Her assignments will include writing stories for the Angus Journal and Angus Beef Bulletin, as well as traveling on story trips, photographing ranches, and getting to know the cattlemen behind the operations.

Dameron knew from a young age the significant impact CAB has on the beef industry.

“Being involved in the NJAA as a kid, I participated in contests like the Cook-off, where I quickly learned the role CAB has played in our industry and the success story it has been,” Dameron says. “It’s really a full circle moment and a privilege to now be able to serve the very brand that was pivotal in making the Angus breed the powerhouse that it is today.”

Payton Meyer – Video Production Intern

Payton Meyer joins the CAB team this summer as the video production intern. Meyer was raised in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and will be senior this fall at Kent State University, where he studies digital media production with a minor in photojournalism. He hopes to work as a cinematographer in the film industry.

Meyer has long appreciated visual media and film and now enjoys being the creative behind the camera.

“Growing up, visuals were what immersed me in the stories on the big screen, and I now aim to capture that same ‘movie magic’ that first captivated me,” Meyer says.

At Kent State, Meyer learned camera equipment and editing software through student film collaborations and his work at the university’s TV studio (KSTV). Creating films with his classmates taught Meyer valuable teamwork skills that he is excited to bring to the table at CAB.

Meyer looks forward to sharpening his visual production skills while learning from experienced coworkers during his internship.

“There is always more to learn, especially from the exceptionally talented individuals within my department here at CAB,” Meyer says. “The people at CAB are incredibly welcoming and are excited by the opportunity to teach and mentor others like me.”

Meyer has already gained mentors at CAB while jumping into projects and observing behind-the-scenes content creation in the office studio. This summer he will continue to support the brand’s creative content through photo and video capturing, editing, and cataloging. He will create long- and short-form video and photography in both studio and field settings.

Meyer looks forward to gaining hands-on experience with a variety of camera equipment while expanding his knowledge of lighting, editing, and video production.

Beyond Summer: A Lasting Impact

Each group of summer interns brings new energy to the office in Ohio. Their unique skills, experiences, and perspective add value to the team they serve, even for just a few months. Not only do interns walk away with stronger portfolios and a richer knowledge of the beef industry, but they network and connect with industry professionals who encourage and support them for years after.

If you’re interested in interning or know a student who is, please check this page for information on available positions and applications. Applications open each fall with a goal of selecting interns by Thanksgiving. 

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