Ag Chicks | Episode 21: Katelyn Kaney
Katelyn Kaney is an American businesswoman. She is the CEO of Cattaneo Bros., a handcrafted snacks company, that was founded in 1947 and remains one of the oldest family-owned and operated jerky and sausage factories in America. Katelyn was born and raised in San Luis Obispo, California to Michael and Jayne Kaney. Katelyn, along with her three siblings, grew up watching her parents operate multiple family businesses (including Cattaneo Bros.) while building deep roots in the local community. After graduating from Cal Poly in 2005 with a Bachelors's Degree in Agribusiness, Katelyn began working for Cattaneo Bros. leading the new business expansion in Northern and Central California. In 2006, Katelyn stepped in to help run Cattaneo Bros. after her mom was diagnosed with cancer. This would allow her dad to spend more time at home to focus on Jayne’s treatment. However, less than one year later, Katelyn’s dad was suddenly diagnosed with Leukemia and passed away. Katelyn’s journey through the loss of her parents and her brother Michael Kaney II, has left her with a renewed mission to raise awareness about healthy eating, the importance of reading ingredients and living an active lifestyle. As CEO of Cattaneo Bros. Katelyn works closely with her team to develop healthy products that are made with simple ingredients, low waste, and ensure a commitment to the ethical treatment of animals. When Katelyn is not running Cattaneo Bros. you will find her chasing around her twin boys, volunteering in the community, and continuing to build on the strong foundation that her parents left for her. She also owns and operates, The Mercantile, a modern mercantile and specialty gift shop in downtown SLO. Katelyn has been featured in the SLO Journal, Edible SLO, The Tribune, Central Coast Mama, and the New Times.
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