Dr. Scott Greiner is a Professor and Extension Animal Scientist in the School of Animal Sciences at Virginia Tech. Dr. Greiner was raised on a diversified livestock farm in Eastern Iowa, and attended Iowa State University where he earned a B.S. in Animal Science. His graduate studies included an M.S. from Michigan State University and a Ph.D. from Iowa State. His graduate work at ISU was fundamental to the incorporation of ultrasound as a genetic improvement tool in beef cattle. In 1998, Greiner joined the faculty at Virginia Tech and now serves at Extension Department Leader as well as chair of the interdisciplinary college Animal Production Program Team. As an Extension Animal Scientist, he designs and delivers educational programs in beef cattle and sheep to adults and youth, and conducts applied research. This objective is accomplished by providing research-based education to livestock producers, Extension agents, and allied industry professionals. Specific responsibilities include design and delivery of educational programs and materials related to beef and sheep genetics and associated production and marketing issues, providing leadership for statewide programs in beef cattle and sheep; and maintaining strong working relationships with the beef and sheep industries and allied organizations. His applied research program compliments these areas of extension focus. Greiner also teaches an Advanced Livestock Enterprise course, Small Ruminant Production, and provides numerous guest lectures in livestock production/management topics, and mentors graduate and undergraduate students. He resides outside Christiansburg, VA. Along with his wife Lori and daughters Kaylee and Leah, the family is very involved in 4-H youth livestock activities. Greiner has judged national, state, and local junior livestock shows in over 35 states as well as internationally, and since 2006 has been Superintendent of the National Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest.