Staff Bios

Karen Koncar, R.D.
The Executive Director of the Dairy Council of Utah/Nevada, Karen has been with the organization for 23 years. A leader in Utah's Dietetic Association, Karen is also involved with Dairy Management, Inc. (DMI), an organization that works to build national demand for dairy on behalf of dairy producers. She is one of DMI's five Regional Plan Facilitators and a member of the Strategic and Planning Committee. With three children, three grandchildren and a gentleman's ranch to run, Karen and her husband, Mark, manage to stay busy.

Becky Low, MS
Vice President Dairy Council-Utah, Becky provides nutrition research and education materials to health professionals, schools, teachers, school food service workers and consumers. An 8-year veteran of the Dairy Council of Utah and Nevada, Becky has also been the expert on a weekly cooking segment on KSL TV since 1995. When she's not helping consumers integrate the science of nutrition into their diets, Becky enjoys cooking, camping, and collecting books.

Jenn Harrison
Jenn started her work with the Dairy Council as a part-time temp while attending full time school. Eleven years later, as Financial Administrator, her job duties include accounting, human resources, meeting planner, and overseeing the Dairy Women and Dairy Ambassador programs. When not at work, Jenn trains and competes in triathlons. The love of her life is running with her husband after their two beautiful daughters.

Libby Lovig, MS, R.D.
An eleven-year veteran of the Dairy Council of Utah and Nevada, "Libby" is the Vice President Dairy Council-Nevada. Responsible for daily promotions, public relations and education, Reno-based Libby's work is not limited to Northern Nevada, but transcends the Dairy Council's jurisdiction. One of the key elements of Libby's work is promoting the region's dairy farmers. A dressage rider, horse lover and runner, Libby's favorite dairy indulgence is a glass of ice cold milk

Lori McDonnell
When you call the Dairy Council office, the first voice you will likely hear is that of Lori McDonnell. The voice behind the phone and office manager for the past 3 years, Lori is happy to help find just right promotion or education materials. When not working, Lori is an avid reader and enjoys community and charity work with the American Legion. You will always find something good to eat at her home. Lori and her husband love finding and trying out new recipes.

Ray Buttars
Having grown up on a dairy farm, Ray Buttars is familiar with the hard work and dedication of Americas Dairy Farmers. As the Vice President of Business Development, Ray has extensive and successful background in Strategic Business Planning, Finance and Commodity Legislation Marketing. When out of the office, you'll likely find Ray and his sons working or playing on their 300 acre hobby farm.