Jerry Crenshaw born and raised in Illinois has a lifetime of experience in the cattle business. After graduation from college, Jerry began in the cattle business by becoming cattle manager in a large purebred Angus and cattle feeding operation in Illinois. After a number of years managing in Illinois, an opportunity arose in Virginia offering Jerry an expanded role in purebred Angus management as well as an added venue of managing a Thoroughbred Horse farm.

In addition to his cattle experiences, Jerry has been an Ag Appraiser for estates, banks and insurance companies. He has also been active in local, state and national Angus associations and has served as officer and President of Virginia Angus Association and other organizations.

Jerry joined Cotton & Associates in 2002 and has become our go-to guy for about every task required in the sales management business. At the outset, Jerry was invaluable in the marketing of bulls to his customer base. During his years in Virginia, Jerry provided services to many local registered and commercial breeders in the state and continues to provide consulting, breeding and management services to his clients. In addition to his marketing role at Cotton & Associates, Jerry coordinates the collection of sale information with our clients in the preparation of catalogs and advertising. He is adept at online technology and works closely with online and auctions sales, website and Facebook Jerry is a tireless worker possessing patience and has terrific communication skills with everyone.