PLC Staff

Executive Director: Kaitlynn Glover

Kaitlynn Glover serves as the Executive Director of the Public Lands Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Government Affairs. Kaitlynn previously served as a policy advisor on agriculture, natural resources, and Tribal policy issues in the U.S. Senate. Before moving to Washington, Kaitlynn spent several years working for Teagasc, the agriculture semi-state authority in Ireland, where she received a Masters of Agriscience in Innovation Support from University College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland. Originally from Wyoming, Kaitlynn has a diverse background in agriculture policy and production, and strong ties to grazers, recreationalists, and many other users of public land resources. She is an alumna of the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture where she studied agriculture communications, international agriculture economics, and farm and ranch management.

Contact Kaitlynn at kglover@beef.org, or at (202) 879-9128.


Director: Garrett Edmonds

Garrett Edmonds serves as the Director of the Public Lands Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Government Affairs. Garrett was raised on a second-generation farm and cattle operation in McLean County, Kentucky. He attended Western Kentucky University, where he studied political science and agriculture. Before joining PLC, Garrett spent three years working for Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, where is portfolio focused on agriculture, energy, and environmental policy. He and his wife, Brandi, reside on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. with their dog, Griswold.

Contact Garrett at gedmonds@beef.org, or (202) 879-9102.


Associate Director: Will Baugh

Will Baugh serves as the Associate Director of Operations of the Public Lands Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Government Affairs. Will comes from the heart of the Mississippi Delta, born and raised in the agricultural community of Cleveland. He attended Mississippi State University, where he graduated with a B.S. in Agricultural Education, Leadership, & Communications with a minor in Political Science and Interational Agriculture. Following his undergraduate studies, Will received his Masters of Public Service & Administration from the Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University. Will resides in Arlington, Virginia.

Contact Will at wbaugh@beef.org, or (202) 879-9135.