Ron Pope is from Oklahoma and Texas. His major responsibilities include coordinating activities and equipment between the various livestock unit in the department. He is also responsible for conducting tours of the department for outside visitors. This includes school field trips, prospective students and interested groups.
Ron teaches Animal Sciences & Industry laboratory during the Fall and Spring semester. He advises 30 students.
He and his wife Nita have four children (all K-State students) and one grandson, Blake. Russell AS&I, BS 1999 and his wife Misty EDEL, BS 1999; Marie EDEL, BS 2002 and her husband Jeff Jones ASI, BS 1999; Bill ASI, BS 2005; and Ronny ASI Senior.