ABOUT US
Midwestern Cattle Marketing, LLC (MCM) was founded in 2008 by a team of cattlemen with nearly 100 years of combined experience in the cattle business. The executive team draws from extensive knowledge of every aspect of the cattle industry, including production, transportation, and marketing, to achieve their ongoing success. MCM is built on a foundation of solid relationships–some reaching back 25 years or more–that continue to be maintained with a high level of service and integrity. MCM is proud to offer personal service to every customer, and to provide superior quality that contributes to their bottom line.
Tom O‘Connell, CEO and Owner
Tom was born and raised on a Nebraska cattle and wheat farm, and earned a Bachelor‘s degree in Business Management from Colorado State University. He continued in the agriculture industry, working for Dinklage Feedyard, Inc. (the 13th largest feedlot in the world) for 33 years, including some time serving as the company‘s CEO. As CEO of MCM, Tom focuses on building an innovative and professional team of Field Representatives, and is actively involved in communicating the benefits of video cattle marketing to the ag world. He regularly interfaces with producers, order buyers, and feedyard managers. In his job, Tom particularly appreciates meeting new situations and challenges every day. He is pleased to be able to offer, through MCM‘s services, more potential buyers to the marketplace for specific producers. In his spare time, Tom enjoys golfing and spending time with family.
Jason O‘Connell, President and Owner
Jason has been involved in the cattle industry his whole life, and has a solid understanding of all aspects of it, particularly bred cows and pairs. He has been buying and selling cattle for a number of years, so his current position is a natural progression of his career. In this position, Jason tends to the daily operations of MCM, and interfaces with both producers and buyers. He is pleased to provide a personal touch and excellent service to all of MCM‘s customers. He enjoys all aspects of his job, particularly dealing with people. In his spare time, Jason enjoys hunting and fishing with his son.
Shawn Sexson
Shawn has been involved in the cattle industry throughout his life. He grew up on a ranch in Nebraska and was heavily involved in 4-H, and Future Farmers of America. He earned an Associate‘s degree in Agribusiness, and a Bachelor‘s degree in Agricultural Communication. After college, he managed his own livestock transportation business for 15 years before forming MCM. In his current position, Shawn takes on many tasks, including administration, planning, marketing, and organizing Field Representatives. He can be found at many of MCM‘s auctions, and regularly interacts with producers and buyers. The thing he likes most about his job is the honesty and integrity of the people he works with. During his off hours, Shawn enjoys spending time with his family.