Official Show Program - 2020 VitaFerm Junior National Hereford Expo Commemorative COVID-19 Edition - American Hereford Association
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2020 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo
July 10-15 • Kansas City, Missouri
Official Show Program
Commemorative COVID-19 Edition
®
JILLIAN EMERSON
Reserve Grand Champion
Polled Female, 2020 JNHE
CHANCEE CLARK
CLAIBORNE PERRY Division IX Champion Polled
Reserve Division III Female, 2020 JNHE
Champion Horned Female,
2020 JNHE
BLAKELEE HAYES
THANK YOU TO ALL THE AHA STAFF Division I Champion
for going the extra mile to pull off this great event . Horned Female,
2020 JNHE
JIRL, BRENDA & BAILEY BUCK
580.795.4865 mobile • Madill, OK 73446
jirl@buckcattle.com \ www.buckcattle.com
Matt Scasta, 580.220.7288
BULLS FOR SALE PRIVATE TREATY AT ALL TIMES.
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CongratulatioJuni
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Junior Hereford Expo
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2020 JNHE
Thank You
Hereford Family,
e, I was HOPEFUL
ch 14 aft er a trip of a life tim e to the World Hereford Conferenc
Mar Zealand would
When I stepped off the plane on soo n blow over and life as I knew it before New
world wa s fac ing wou ld
that the global health scare our s, venue changes,
new nor ma l wou ld inc lud e ZO OM meetings, event cancellation
be back to normal. Little did I know
, the think of and so
soc ial dis tan cin g, fac e ma sks , more unknowns than I could ever
in place,
taking things virtual, sheltering
NKFUL for all
much more.
jun ior nat ion al sea son is one I will never forget and I am THA
this
Fast forward six months later and nes tal k of an entire college football season on
the brink of
sas Cit y. Tod ay’ s hea dli
that we accomplished here in Kan leading to Kansas
e how for tun ate we wer e to get to do what we all love. The road
e tim coming home to
cancellation and I realize one mor iles and fist bum ps after an awesome week made
ns, but the sm
City did take some twists and tur with how it all came
the extr a eff ort s it too k to get there. I couldn’t be more excited
Hereford worth all of ion.
ns and scary times facing our nat
together amidst a lot of unknow t through the Junior
ded wa s som e nor ma lcy and I am so glad we could provide tha e
What we all nee nda tes in pla ce, the JNHE has never had mor
Even with sta te and city ma
National Hereford Expo (JNHE). . We had to give up a few things we all look forwar
d
e than it did this year
of a Hereford family atmospher with a much greater appreciation
for the little things
my hop e tha t we cam e aw ay
to each summer, but it is
that make the JNHE so special. to the American Royal, the city of
Kansas City and our
e a gre at dea l of gra titu de
As an association we ow eford families deserve the most
thanks as you are
and sup por t, how ever the Her
pitality
gracious sponsors for their hos . I am
nior Na tional Her efor d Exp o the Best in the Barns each year
what make the Ju City.
part in coming home to Kansas
proud of everyone that played a
and Thank You!
Congratulations Team Hereford
Amy Cowan
and Foundation
AHA Director of Youth Activities
2020 JNHE COVID-19 T
March 11, 2020 March 24 April 1 April 3 April 15 April 16 April 22
Houston Livestock NJHA Launches Youth directors NJHA Board Banners in the Bluegrass Early Bird Entry Deadline NJHA announces
Show is cancelled Herefords at Home and junior event hosts ZOOM entries open with COVID-19 Extended Until June 1 – We virtual contests
while NJHA members Social Media planners from various meeting for first Disclaimer. The Junior National appreciate your patience as we and scholarship
are attending World Challenges to give breeds get together JNHE COVID-19 Hereford Expo (JNHE) will prepare for the 2020 JNHE in interviews as
Hereford Conference. members some fun to brainstorm and discussion. follow the guidelines set forth Louisville, Ky. The American well as possibly
New Zealand travelers activities to do while discuss options and by the federal government, the Hereford Association (AHA) moving forward
and TEAM USA start they are sheltering contingency plans for Commonwealth of Kentucky staff has been working closely with an electronic
to “get nervous about in place and not able Junior Nationals on a and the city of Louisville to with the team at the Kentucky election. No news
this whole COVID to attend school in ZOOM meeting. combat the severity of the Expo Center to present a joint from Kentucky
deal” and some plane person. global COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 response proposal to government.
tickets are rebooked Please enter with confidence the Kentucky governor. We are
to make sure everyone and be assured that if the currently awaiting a response
gets back to the 2020 JNHE is cancelled that from the governor’s office in
United States safely. any and all entry fees will be regards to our event moving
reimbursed. forward in Louisville.
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Th a n k Yo u
9 TIMELINE
May 27 June 5 June 10 June 29 July 7 July 8 July 10-15
The AHA staff has learned All Roads Lead to Kansas City. We Final JNHE Entry The final countdown 2020 JNHE As you gear up for Welcome Home
from the State of Kentucky appreciate you, your patience and Deadline … is here and although WAIVERS the JNHE, keep the Hereford Family.
and the Kentucky Venues cooperation through the 2020 JNHE Kansas City Here there have been a few REQUIRED. All healthy initiatives in Thanks for joining us
that the 2020 JNHE in relocation process. On behalf of We Come! hills and curves on the persons and mind for a safe and in Kansas City for the
Louisville will not be the AHA Board of Directors and the road to Kansas City, families on successful event. 2020 JNHE!
permitted to continue at the JNHE over site committee, we have we couldn’t be more grounds at the Attendees will be
Kentucky Expo Center due made contingent plans and all roads excited to Come Home American Royal required to wear
to the state legislation’s are leading home to Kansas City for to Hereford for the Complex and face masks. Children
COVID-19 guidelines and the 2020 JNHE. “Come Home to 2020 JNHE. We are attending the 10 years of age and
regulations. Rest assured Hereford” will be hosted July 10-15 thrilled to announce 2020 JNHE will under are exempt
we are doing all we can at the American Royal Complex and 1,632 entries, 1,351 be required to from wearing masks
behind the scenes to Hale Arena. Although we are excited head of Herefords and sign a family as well as all JNHE
execute a plan that ensures to “Come Home to Hereford” please 691 National Junior waiver and wear exhibitors when
a positive experience for understand that this is still a fluid Hereford exhibitors a wristband that they are in the show
the 2020 JNHE and for our situation and is contingent on final from 37 states and waives certain ring exhibiting their
membership. permits from the city, which will be Canada will be making legal rights due to animal.
issued next week. the trip. COVID-19.
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2020 JNHE
Exhibitors Listing
ALABAMA Allie Anderson Mason Hutchings Gabrielle Torrance
Grace Gullatt Lilly Anderson Morgan Jones Nicholas Torrance
Mary Gullatt Rachel Armold Mason Jones Elaina Walsh
Silas Gullatt Kaylyn Bauer Aidan Knobloch Colton Wankel
Brooklyn Price Faith Benedict Caroline Lee Emma Wankel
Vivian Lou Thompson Noah Benedict Nolan Lee Adam Yoder
ARKANSAS Emily Bernard Paige Lemenager INDIANA
Morgan Brewer Haley Bickelhaupt Renee Lock Braxton Carper
Wesley Chapman Trevor Bickelhaupt Paislee Lorenzen Collin Deatsman
Weston Crow Ty Bickelhaupt Stephen Lorenzen Landon Deatsman
Brayden Drum Molly Biggs Rhett Lowderman Hattie Duncan
Jillian Emerson Alexis Black Morgan Lowderman Ray Duncan
Annaleigh Mead Kendall Boatman M. Tait McCaskill Emma Dunn
Carson Waire Kade Boatman Lauren McMillan Lilly Edwards
Wesley Waire Jake Bohnsack Ashley Miller Mia Edwards
Abigail Muck Hannah Everhart
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA
Dellana Muck Payton Farmer
Kathryn Coleman
Graci Ogle Allison Foerg
Tyler Coleman
Molly Ogle Kayla Fogg
Brandon Pacheco
Bailey Pearl Cara Gephart
CANADA Shelby Pearl Kendall Gephart
Gracie Nelson Caden Perry Riggin Goings
Jade Nelson Corbin Perry Maddox Gunn
Sadie Nelson Colton Peterson Wyatt Gunn
Ryder Nelson Abbigale Peterson
Melinda Braun Chase Harker
COLORADO Kelby Burns Ty Pezanoski Luke Harker
Samantha Campbell Cora Belle Chapman Connor Rhoads Connor Hill
Cashley Chambers Taylor Cole Logan Rhoads Audrey Korniak
Mattie Chambers Tyler Cole Riley Rhodes
John Hampton Cornelius Korbin Collins Daniel Richardson
Hans Vickland Kesler Collins Morgan Richardson
Vada Vickland Caden Crain Emma Richardson
Kali Crain Peyton Richie
GEORGIA
Ella Crane Kira Sayre
Hardy Edwards
John Crane Ty Schaefer
Emily Gattis
Gabe Crutcher Maggie Shepard
Mattie Harris
Owen Crutcher Simon Shepard
Rachel Hopper
Shawn Crutcher Shelby Siemer Gus Korniak
IDAHO Houston Stapleton Hadley Korniak
Trevor Crutcher
Piper Colyer Stetson Storey Dylan Kottkamp
Reece Entwistle
ILLINOIS Jacob Fiscus Cory Stumpf Aubrey Landrum
Ben Allen Ryan Garnhart Logan Stumpf Bailey Landrum
Reid Allen Peyton Garnhart Karson Sundberg Sage Lawrence
Cassie Allscheid Claire Griffy Raelynn Sundberg Sarah Lawrence
Krista Allscheid Rachel Hood Clancey Sweatman Kailtyn Lowes
*Exhibitors are listed by the state association they represent.
8 COME HOME TO HEREFORDS - July 2020Karly Lowes Levi Powell Ben Jensen Eleanor Marksbury
Chase Maddox Cody Powell Colby Jones Quinton Ray
Weston Maddox Owen Powell Kelsey Kwiatkowski Case Thomas
Karlie Marion Dax Putz Trigg Marston Parker Thomas
Megan Marion T.R. Putz Brayson Mayo Ashlyn Tingle
Michaela Marion Delaney Rife Rylie Meinhardt Lacee Trapp
Kylie McFatridge Kennedy Rife William Meinhardt Harlee Watson
Logan McFatridge Grant Riggan Emily Meinhardt Wyatt Watson
Carlee Musser Tate Riggan Cally Miller Levi Womack
Catie Musser Alissa Rose Cami Miller LOUISIANA
Clayton Musser Claire Schanbacher Molly Minihan Joseph Lingo
Olivia Neal Cole Schanbacher Legacy Murphy Morgan Thompson
Carter Salyers Will Schanbacher Dagan Murray
MAINE
Jacob Salyers Boone Slater Allie Perry
Bailee McCollom
JD Seward Maci Slater Faith Perry
Garrison Siedling Quentin Slater Cady Pieper MARYLAND
Isaac Siedling Payton Vogel Lena Schlickau Jason Baust
Jayden Simpson Coledon Vroegh Harry Schlickau Riley Bohrer
Avery Stadler Rayne Wagner Callie Schmidt Wade Chaney
Gage Tebo Addison Wall Lexi Schmidt Ella Deford
Cole Thomas Kaden Wilson Spencer Schmidt Ian Forbes
Burk Van Hurn Grant Wilson Caroline Studer Brittany Hefner
Weston Ward Johanna Studer Ella Jacobs
KANSAS
Jacqueline Studer Megan Keeney
IOWA Addison Acheson
Julia Studer Kathy Lehman
Maggie Anderlik Drew Ballard
Kalli Valek Layla Metts
Marcey Bailey Jase Beltz
Cooper Weaber Madeline Rhodes
Maddie Black Josie Beltz
Madelyn Weaber Tucker Schmidt
Grady Brix Karsten Breiner
Wyatt Weaber Chad Shelton
Grant Brix Kennan Breiner
Tobi Wilber Kaylie Shelton
Gwendalyn Brix Brinley Davis
Rylee Stockdale
Addison Brueggeman Danica Davis
Gabrielle Wise
Breck Coffland Jalyn Davis
Sydney Wise
Carlee Cremeens Dustin Denton
Ky Curran Wesley Denton MINNESOTA
Colton Davisson Cole Dieball Theodore Bergquist
Emma Davisson Taylor Dieball Brooke Geislinger
Sarabeth Decious Corbin Ellerman Bradley Hochhalter
Ethan Espenscheid Ty Ellerman Wynn Lawrence
Evan Espenscheid Delaney Figge KENTUCKY Wade Lawrence
Madeline Espenscheid Tyree Figge Emma Ballinger Wyatt Lawrence
Brock Heaberlin Jordan Gatz Will Beckley Hans Lind
Reagan Jansen Lauren Gatz Colton Coffman Jens Lind
Jordan Johnson McKenna Gatz John Cox Mabry Mcgunegill
Tate Kettler Kinsley Gillig Brooks Hopper Max Mcgunegill
Jonathon Kreutner Bradyn Greenwood Josie Hopper Hannah Neil
Macy Macke Brody Greenwood Zachary Imbruglio James Orsten
Joseph (JC) Moen Tava Gustafson Caleb Kernodle Hannah Perrotti
Kale Montag Kaden Hitz Luke Kernodle Bella Pressnall
Kennedy Montag Jessica Jensen Joshua Kernodle Madison Pressnall
Leo Privet
*Exhibitors are listed by the state association they represent.
COME HOME TO HEREFORDS - July 2020 9Tar Tut Grant McMillen Cooper Lindstrom Jillian Johnson
Halle Walsh Landon McMillen Malina Lindstrom Emma Lewis
Mia Walsh Rhett McMillen Jacey Massey Mason Love
MISSISSIPPI Tanner McMillen Kendi Miigerl Morgan Love
Emily Adkerson Taylor Miller Kaleigh Moeller Rachel Morgan
Lauren Adkerson Tory Miller William Moeller Daniel Morgan
Slade Bales Emmalee Mueller Claira Morgan Piper Pennell
Sarah Kate Childs Maggie Reed Kian Morris Emma Pitstick
Jacob Johnson Gavin Rhode Hannah Pearson Abbygail Pitstick
Kathryn Johnson Isaac Rhode Ralston Ripp Lindsey Pugh
Mark Kypton Lofton Levi Roth Bailey Sellman Caroline Vonderhaar
Rylie Melancon Cade Shepherd Jake Sellman Samantha Wallace
Claiborne Perry Reagan Sneed Whitney Steckel OKLAHOMA
Abigail Wilson Rhett Sneed Natalie Wegner Brooks Barron
Hunter Wilson Josie Toombs Hannah Williams Halle Barron
Jacob Toombs Auzzy Ziegler Julia Barron
MISSOURI
Addison Ward Madie Ziegler Reese Barron
Brayde Adam
Grant Ward NEW JERSEY Lauren Bilderback
Rachael Bagnell
Marygrace Warden Abigail Billing McKenzie Boyer
Kinleigh Bolin
Grant Waters Caleb Vander Groef Karstyn Cantrell
Kacy Bone
Kristin Waters Grant Weinmann Parker Cantrell
Karli Buggs
Carman Woodworth Grady Carter
Cole Craig NEW YORK
Lexi Craig NEBRASKA Cara Ando Hudson Carter
Lauren Crutsinger Austry Adams Carlee Clark
NORTH CAROLINA
Morgan Crutsinger Kaisha Alber Chancee Clark
Nora Cave
Payton Dunn Brenlee Alber Cierra Collins
Josie Correll
Jackson Ebert Kassidy Bremer Claire Collins
Charles Wyatt McCoy
Jorja Ebert Kiera Bremer Kynlee Dailey
Regan Mitchem
Klayton Bremer Dyson Dunlap
Jordan Mitchem
Kinsley Bremer Kayann Eck
Skyler Murray
Matthew Bruns Hunter Freeman
Blake Bruns NORTH DAKOTA Terah Garcia
Rianna Chaney Kylee Myers Kristin Gilroy
Sheridan Chaney OHIO Alexis Griswold
Lance Ditloff Schelby Beach Miranda Hansen
Hadley Dunklau Kynsleigh Billman Blakelee Hayes
Kingston Egbert Isabelle Bobo Clayton Hayes
Kinleigh Ekhoff Carter Boyd Brock Holmes
Trenton Edwards
Graden Forbes Augustin Burwell Addison Koontz
Haleigh Ferguson
Lander Forbes Evlyana Burwell Jaelyn Koontz
Beau Ann Graves
Kennedy Hoffman Knox Cupp Halle Littau
J.W. Hancock
Haxton Hoffman Maddox Cupp Emily Loman
Emma Hancock
Carly Kolterman Kelsey Decker Kaylee Lunsford
Paige Henderson
Kashlyn Krebs Angela Distl Taylor Marrs
Payton Henderson
Kynsleigh Krebs Emma Helsinger Ace McHatton
Will Hendricks
Sage Krebs Grant Helsinger Bryce Milligan
Kade Kleeman
Lex Larsen Lawtyn Holley Cameron Odell
Karsyn Kleeman
Fletcher Larsen Lakyn Holley Joel Pecha
Aiden Kleinman
Abigail Lewis Andrew Johnson Marlyn Pecha
Atley Kleinman
*Exhibitors are listed by the state association they represent.
10 COME HOME TO HEREFORDS - July 2020Hannah Pembrook Cole Lehnert Brigham Kelley J.D. Painter
Colby Perry John Oliver Aubrey Lockhart Jeb Painter
Jolee Prentice Sara Cate Orr Trevor Lockhart Callie Taylor
Landon Rakestraw Erin Rushing Devon Lockhart WISCONSIN
Kya Rhodes Kash Long Bianca Bevan
Kassidy Rubes Maddax McCollum Mya Bevan
Reign Scasta Kaylee McInvale Blake Brancel
Allie Schrammel Devin Moore Bryce Brancel
Katelin Scott W. Zeb Murphree Brooke Davis
Trey Secratt Kaegan O’Leary Annah Dobson
Evan Sims Maddie O’Leary Sydney Espenscheid-Stolee
Jake Sims Keyser Ottmers Dawson Firlus
Baylee Smith Layna Ottmers Morgan Firlus
Stephen Sparks Emma Rushton Sydney Otwell Lily Jensen
Blayklee Stelzer Libby Rushton Kara Mae Pinkerton Brady Jones
Mary Carter Shirley Reese Isabella Pinkerton
OREGON Lauren Jones
Foster Wingler Holden Roeder
Gunnar Gohr Nick Jones
Lauren Wingler Mason Roeder
Fallon Gohr Riley Jones
Sara Harfst TEXAS Lindsey Rogers Madison Katzenberger
Gideon Topliff Braylee Adkins Raynee Schacher Madison Kegley
Hosanna Topliff Landry Allan Rylee Schacher Wyatt Kegley
Titus Topliff Mason Allan Maddie Smith Isabell Kemper
Rebecca Andrews Savannah West Bradyn Lamb
PENNSYLVANIA
William Baker Jarrett Worrell Jordan Lamb
Reagan A. Dunn
Aidyn Barber Pecos Worrell
Walker L. Dunn
Bryden Barber Alexis Zach
Christine Helm
Rylee Barber VIRGINIA
Aaron Howe
Brandelyn Barrilleaux Suter Clark
Ethan Howe
Caly Blacksher Braxton Light
Kaia Howe
Devin Bollman Shianne Nesselrodt
Shelby Manning
Carlisle Braman Madison Sifford
McKenzie Stadtmiller
Madeline Braman Salem Sifford
SOUTH CAROLINA Eric Daniels Sedona Sifford
Harrison Hutton Judd Daniels Ethan Smith
SOUTH DAKOTA Luke Daniels Hannah Smith Payton Lawinger
Ivan Blume Ashby Dauer William Webert Lauren May
Sydney Dvorak Jared Dauer Marie Prodell
WASHINGTON STATE
Chesney Effling John Dauer Dravan Robinson
Colton Dalia
Will Freking Neely Davis Taylor Schaefer
Jarrett Dalia
Keaton Hoyer Addison Duis Austin Smith
Lindsay Eldred
Kai Thomsen Kennedy Easter Makenna Smith
Ryan Rogers
TENNESSEE Stephanie Golightly Tessa Smith
WEST VIRGINIA
Ella Callicott Alex Harris Zoe Spilker
Mason Glascock
Sarah Callicott Augustus Harris
Landon Hall WYOMING
Bristol Cherry Cade Harris
Kenzie Hawkins Samuel Birdsall
Sydney Cherry Callie Harris
Kora Hawkins Sarah Birdsall
Mason Collins Zoye Harris
Carson Lambert Kassidy Hurley
Ethan Hopkins Jessica Harrison
Tyler Miller Saige Ward
Evan lane Jackson Emily Jenkins
*Exhibitors are listed by the state association they represent.
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2020 JNHE
Sponsors
TITLE SPONSOR
®
EVENT TITLE SPONSORS
POLLED FEMALE SHOW BRED-AND-OWNED FEMALE SHOW
Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb. HORNED FEMALE SHOW Buck Cattle Co., Moore Cattle Co.,
and Cort Scheer, Elsmer, Neb. HME Herefords, Winterville, Ga. Madill, Okla., and
and Hopper Herefords, Maysville, Ky. Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla.
GMF
• grand meadows farm •
COW-CALF PAIR SHOW
Innisfail Farm, Madison, Ga. BULL SHOW STEER SHOW
Grand Meadows Farm, Ada, Mich. Upstream Ranch, Taylor, Neb.
SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST SUPER STATES AWARD CONTEST & EDUCATION PARTNER
Sullivan Supply and Stock Show GKB Cattle, Waxahachie, Texas Cottonwood Springs Farm,
University, Dunlap, Iowa Cedar, Mich.
COME HOME TO HEREFORD EVENT PARTNERS
14 COME HOME TO HEREFORDS - July 2020GRAND CHAMPION SPONSORS
GRAND CHAMPION POLLED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .McKay Cattle Co., Orlando, Okla.
RESERVE GRAND POLLED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kester Hereford, Clearwater, Neb.
GRAND CHAMPION HORNED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapman Ranch LLC, Mannsville, Okla.
RESERVE GRAND HORNED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cox Ranch – Ryon Cox, Mt. Pleasant, Texas
GRAND CHAMPION BRED-AND-OWNED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purina Animal Nutrition
RESERVE GRAND BRED-AND-OWNED FEMALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Howe Family at Deana Jak Farms, Wagontown, Penn.
GRAND CHAMPION BRED-AND-OWNED BULL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CK Cattle – Chris & Kristi Effling Family, Highmore, S.D.
RESERVE GRAND BRED-AND-OWNED BULL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Krebs Cattle Company, Gordon, Neb.
GRAND CHAMPION STEER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luke, Stacy & Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill.
Brock Show Steers, Lafayette, Ind.
RESERVE GRAND STEER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Shelton Family, Frederick, MD
GRAND CHAMPION BRED-AND-OWNED STEER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S.E. Lawrence Herefords – Samuel, Sarah & Sage, Avilla, Ind.
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BRED-AND-OWNED STEER . . . . . . . Harfst Ranch, Jacksonville, Ore.
GRAND CHAMPION COW-CALF PAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamison Ranch, Beggs, Okla.
RESERVE GRAND COW-CALF PAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pedretti Ranches, El Nido, Calif.
CHAMPION BRED-AND-OWNED COW-CALF PAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Williams Livestock – Hannah Williams, Kearney, Neb.
RESERVE CHAMPION BRED-AND-OWNED COW-CALF PAIR. . . . . . K&A Cattle – Kaylee & Avery McInvale, Lockney, Texas
CHAMPION STANDARD COW-CALF PAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boyd Beef Cattle, Mays Lick, Ky.
RESERVE CHAMPION STANDARD COW-CALF PAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrnak Herefords, Bowman, N.D.
GRAND CHAMPION PEEWEE SHOWMAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maddox Gunn, Greenfield, Ind.
RESERVE GRAND PEEWEE SHOWMAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyser & Layna Ottmers, Fredericksburg, Texas
GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KGB Cattle Company, Bellville, Texas
RESERVE GRAND JUNIOR SHOWMAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JB Livestock – Jason, Jill, Jase & Josie Beltz, Canton, Kan.
GRAND CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE SHOWMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bar One Ranch, Eugene, Ore.
RESERVE GRAND INTERMEDIATE SHOWMAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lind Family Farms – Doug Lind Family & Tar Tut, Rushford, Minn.
GRAND CHAMPION SENIOR SHOWMAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B & C Cattle Co., Miami, Texas
RESERVE GRAND SENIOR SHOWMAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harrell Hereford Ranch, Baker City, Ore.
HERDSMAN OF THE YEAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neil Farms, Northfield, Minn.
DIVISION SPONSORS
DIVISION I CHAMPION BRED-AND-OWNED BULL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ridder Hereford Ranch, Callaway, Neb.
DIVISION I RESERVE CHAMPION BRED-AND-OWNED BULL. . . . . . The Colby Collins Family, Chattanooga, Okla.
DIVISION II CHAMPION BRED-AND-OWNED BULL . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blakelee & Clayton Hayes, Ada, Okla.
DIVISION II RESERVE CHAMPION BRED-AND-OWNED BULL . . . . . 2TK Cattle Company – Tom Boatman Family, Rockford, Ill.
DIVISION III CHAMPION BRED-AND-OWNED BULL. . . . . . . . . . . . . Weeping Fox Ranch, Hartley, Iowa
DIVISION III RESERVE CHAMPION BRED-AND-OWNED BULL. . . . . Torrance Herefords – Scott, Monica, Gabi & Nick Torrance,
Media, Ill.
DIVISION IV CHAMPION BRED-AND-OWNED BULL. . . . . . . . . . . . . Sidwell Herefords, Carr, Colo.
DIVISION IV RESERVE CHAMPION BRED-AND-OWNED BULL. . . . . Sierra Ranches, Modesto, Calif.
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DIVISION V CHAMPION BRED-AND-OWNED BULL . . . . . . . . . . . . . KGB Cattle Company, Bellville, Texas
DIVISION V RESERVE CHAMPION BRED-AND-OWNED BULL . . . . . Morrell Ranches, Willows, Calif.
DIVISION I CHAMPION BRED-AND-OWNED FEMALE . . . . . . . . . . . Double L Cattle, College Station, Texas
DIVISION II CHAMPION BRED-AND-OWNED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . Messner Herefords, Laverne, Okla.
DIVISION II RESERVE CHAMPION BRED-AND-OWNED FEMALE. . . Vickland Show Cattle, Longmont, Colo.
DIVISION III CHAMPION BRED-AND-OWNED FEMALE . . . . . . . . . . VH Cattle Co., Morgantown, Ind. &
Aqua Pro Health Plus, Pilot Point, Texas
DIVISION IV CHAMPION BRED-AND-OWNED FEMALE . . . . . . . . . . Walker Herefords, Morrison, Tenn.
DIVISION V CHAMPION BRED-AND-OWNED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . Kevin & Sheila Jensen & Family, Courtland, Kan.
DIVISION VI CHAMPION BRED-AND-OWNED FEMALE . . . . . . . . . . Krebs Cattle Company, Gordon, Neb.
DIVISION VI RESERVE CHAMPION BRED-AND-OWNED FEMALE . . McClun’s Lazy JM Ranch, Veteran, Wyo.
DIVISION I CHAMPION HORNED FEMALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Stephens, Wesson, MIss.
DIVISION I RESERVE CHAMPION HORNED FEMALE . . . . . . . . . . . . The Barron Family, Lenapah, Okla.
DIVISION II CHAMPION HORNED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Middleswarth Herefords, Torrington, Wyo.
DIVISION II RESERVE CHAMPION HORNED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . KGB Cattle Company, Bellville, Texas
DIVISION III CHAMPION HORNED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chandler Herefords Inc., Baker City, Ore.
DIVISION III RESERVE CHAMPION HORNED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . Coal Creek Land & Cattle, W Terre Haute, Ind.
DIVISION IV CHAMPION HORNED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burns Farms, Pikeville, Tenn.
DIVISION V CHAMPION HORNED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapman Ranch LLC, Mannsville, Okla.
DIVISION V RESERVE CHAMPION HORNED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . Holden Herefords, Valier, Mont.
DIVISION VI CHAMPION HORNED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapman Ranch LLC, Mannsville, Okla.
DIVISION I CHAMPION POLLED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weeping Fox Ranch, Hartley, Iowa
DIVISION I RESERVE CHAMPION POLLED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniels Hereford Ranch, Malad City, Idaho
DIVISION II CHAMPION POLLED FEMALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KGB Cattle Company, Bellville, Texas
DIVISION II RESERVE CHAMPION POLLED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapman Ranch LLC, Mannsville, Okla.
DIVISION III CHAMPION POLLED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MCS Cattle Co, Elgin, Okla.
DIVISION III RESERVE CHAMPION POLLED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . Elkington Polled Herefords, Idaho Falls, Idaho
DIVISION IV CHAMPION POLLED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JMO Land and Cattle LLC – The O’Leary Family, Brock, Texas
DIVISION V CHAMPION POLLED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris Stephens, Wesson, MIss.
DIVISION V RESERVE CHAMPION POLLED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . Covey Farms – Craig, Dawn and Calah Covey, Hamill, S.D.
DIVISION VI CHAMPION POLLED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob May Show Cattle, Mineral Point, Wisc.
DIVISION VII CHAMPION POLLED FEMALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Chris Wilson Family, Creston, Iowa
DIVISION VII RESERVE CHAMPION POLLED FEMALE . . . . . . . . . . . CX Ranch, Pomeroy, Wash.
DIVISION VIII CHAMPION POLLED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shane & Melissa Schaake – Melissa Photography & Design,
Manhattan, Kan.
DIVISION VIII RESERVE CHAMPION POLLED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . Schrammel Cattle Company, Orlando, Okla.
DIVISION IX CHAMPION POLLED FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reed Stock Farm, Hampton, Minn.
DIVISION X CHAMPION POLLED FEMALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Micheli Hereford Ranch, Fort Bridger, Wyo.
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COME HOME TO HEREFORDS - July 2020 192020 JNHE
Interns and Ambassador
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GRACE VEHIGE Missouri
Texas Tech University
Master of Science in Agricultural Communications
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AHA Youth Activities Intern
HALIE RUNNER Illinois
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences
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20 COME HOME TO HEREFORDS - July 2020COME HOME TO HEREFORDS - July 2020 21
2020 JNHE
Judges
MARK and KIRBIE SIMS Owens Cross Roads, Ala.
JUNIOR AND PEEWEE SHOWMANSHIP JUDGES
Kirbie grew up in the Hereford industry at her family’s KLD Herefords in Waxahachie,
Texas. She was the National Polled Hereford Queen in 2009. After earning a bachlor’s
degree in animal science from Texas A&M University, she obtained a nursing degree from
Texas Woman’s University. She earned her master’s degree at Georgetown University and
is now a family nurse practitioner in Huntsville, Ala. Kirbie and her husband, Mark, married
in 2016. Mark was born and raised on a ranch in Elgin, Okla. He received his bachelor’s
degree in animal science from OSU. In 2019 he started Sims Plus, LLC, a full-service
sale management and auction company. Kirbie and Mark grew up in the National Junior
Hereford Association and were very successful in and out of the show ring.
KASEY HEINDEL Columbus Junction, Iowa
and TODD HERMAN Lima, Ohio
SENIOR AND INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP JUDGES
Fourth-generation Hereford breeder, Kasey Heindel, grew up showing cattle with her
parents, Todd and Kim Herman. The OSU graduate and her husband, Dan, and their
children, Kannan and Kylar Jo, raise crossbred and Hereford cattle. Kasey won several
Junior National championships as a youth, including being named Champion
Senior Showman.
Todd grew up on a diversified livestock operation in Edgerton, Ohio. He currently manages
the cowherd at Jones Show Cattle and raises Herefords with his parents, Jim and Beth
Herman, and Kasey and Dan. After graduating from Michigan State University, Todd
worked for ACE Polled Herefords, which later became Star Lake Cattle Ranch. Todd judged
the bred-and-owned show in Wisconsin and is a past Hereford Herdsman of the Year.
DREW PÉREZ Canyon, Texas
BULL AND STEER SHOW JUDGE
Drew grew up on his family’s registered Hereford and commercial operation in Nara
Visa, N.M., and was very active in the NJHA. He and his wife, Lauren, and their two
children, Mila (2) and Myles (1), reside in Canyon and raise registered Herefords. Drew
was a member of the livestock judging team at Butler Community College and Texas Tech
University and has judged multiple national shows.
22 COME HOME TO HEREFORDS - July 2020KYLE CONLEY Sulphur, Okla.
BRED-AND-OWNED FEMALES AND COW-CALF PAIRS JUDGE
Kyle and his wife, Amanda, own and operate Conley Cattle. The couple has always
embraced a strong passion for livestock, which they hope to instill into their two sons,
Case and Jack.
A third-generation Angus cattle breeder, Kyle judged livestock at Butler Community
College and then Oklahoma State University (OSU). Kyle strives to produce seedstock that
are competitive in the showring and functional in the pasture.
JEREMY HAAG Smithville, Mo.
BRED-AND-OWNED FEMALES AND COW-CALF PAIRS ASSOCIATE JUDGE
Jeremy is a third-generation Angus breeder from Plymouth, Ind., where his family has
raised Angus cattle for over 50 years. He owns 50 head of Angus, primarily marketing
junior show heifers and performance cattle to breeders in the Midwest. He and his wife,
Jenny have three kids. Jeremy earned a bachelor’s in animal agribusiness from Purdue
University. He was a member of the livestock judging teams at Purdue and Joliet Junior
College. He has been a sale manager at the American Angus Hall of Fame for the last
16 years.
DR. DAN SHIKE Sadorus, Ill.
OWNED FEMALE SHOW JUDGE
Dan and his wife, Jennifer, have three children — Olivia, Hunter and Harper. Dan is an
associate professor at the University of Illinois, where his responsibilities include teaching
and research in beef cattle nutrition and management. Dan has coached 11 teams at the
University of Illinois and now coordinates the livestock judging team and supervises the
university’s three beef cattle operations. Dan has judged at numerous national, state and
local shows as well as internationally at the Sydney Royal and Royal Adelaide in Australia.
KYLE COLYER Bruneau, Idaho
OWNED FEMALE SHOW ASSOCIATE JUDGE
Kyle and his family own and operate Colyer Herefords and Angus. He and his wife, Bobby
Jean, have two children, Piper and Cruz, who are now the fourth generation on the ranch
and are active National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members. Kyle was a member
of the Kansas State University and Colby Community College livestock judging teams. After
earning a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Kansas State University, he returned to
the ranch in Bruneau.
COME HOME TO HEREFORDS - July 2020 232020 JNHE
Thank You
Th a n k Yo u
Thanks to all Hereford royalty Good luck to all state
with helping to make a safe queens and princesses in
and fun event and encouraging this next year!
junior exhibitors!
24 COME HOME TO HEREFORDS - July 2020Th a n k Yo u 2020 JNHE
Thank You
Thank you to all staff and
volunteers for your dedication
and time to the association
and its members at the 2020
VitaFerm® Junior National
Hereford Expo!
COME HOME TO HEREFORDS - July 2020 252020 JNHE
Graduating Seniors
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020!
Brooklyn Adam, MO Tyler Lacek, MN
Victoria Allen, IL Payton Lawinger, WI
Cinch Anderson, OR Kara LeBeouf, LA
Cara Ando, NY Megan Marion, IN
Bryden Barber, TX Kaylee Martinez, TX
Kaylyn Bauer, IL Jacey Massey, NE
Molly Biggs, IL Kaylee McInvale, TX
Chandler Bobo, TX Grant McMillen, MO
Blayke Breeding, TX Wade Minihan, KS
Karstyn Cantrell, OK Cale Mouser, MN
Wade Chaney, MD MaKalyn Nesselrodt, VA
Sadie Compagnola, PA Audrey Nolan, TX
Morgan Crutsinger, MO Gracie Oates, TX
Kynlee Dailey, OK Kaelyn Pepper, MI
Luke Daniels, TX Hannah Perrotti, MN
Wesley Denton, KS Abbigale Peterson, IL
Annah Dobson, WI Elizabeth Pribil, OK
Emma Dunn, IN Marie Prodell, WI
Maesa Dvorak, SD Harley Rogers, TX
Alexus Eudy, TX Ryan Rogers, WA
Karson Fahey, MD Emma Rushton, TN
Melanie Fishel, NC Libby Rushton, TN
Terah Garcia, OK Jake Sellman, NE
Jordan Gatz, KS Christopher Shelton, MD
Zachary Imbruglio, KY Stephen Sparks, OK
Lindsey Jacobs, IA Mitch Stuber, ND
Jessica Jensen, KS Gabrielle Torrance, IL
Ben Jensen, KS Ryan Underwood, KY
Trevor Johnson, SD Saige Ward, WY
Morgan Jones, IL Tobi Wilber, KS
Hailey Keller, OR Gabrielle Wise, MD
Isabell Kemper, WI
Dylan Kottkamp, IN
26 COME HOME TO HEREFORDS - July 2020NATIONAL JUNIOR IAT ION
HER EFO RD ASS OC
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make this a safe JNHE tha n our nor ma l eve nt to follow the health guideline
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to keep everyone saf le and ma kin g modifications to the event to adher
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country. But we stayed dedica n, I ofte n times remember thinking this
is unfortunate,
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in the situ ati on.
but tried to find the good
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to spend time with my family at I rea lize d I nee ded to be tha nkful for what I had instead of
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As we ref lec t on this year
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into the ready to make it the
As the trailers made their way s and saw ded icated Team Hereford volunteers
you from par ent
juniors faces, heard thank .
had planned from the beginning ng formed, juniors working har
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best week of summer, just like we ns and see the frie nds hip s bei
to the bar
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smiled
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on their animals and to be par er pace and ultimately getting to see
the hard work pay
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sn’t the JN HE we had ant stay in touch
While this wa
e in 20 21. Ju nior s, as we mov e forward into the school year,
appreciate what is to com made at
sum mer , wr ite to you r pen pal and keep the memories you
with the friends you made this e. The best is going to get better as we
head to Wisconsin
efor d for year s to com
Come Home to Her
acular!
next summer for Hereford Spect
Sincerely,
Taylor Belle Matheny
Former NJHA Chairman
COME HOME TO HEREFORDS - July 2020 27“We cannot always build the future
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COME HOME TO HEREFORDS - July 2020 312020-2021 NJHA
Board of Directors
MONTANA LAWRENCE NJHA Chairman Princeton, Minn.
Montana is the 22-year-old daughter of Bryan and Marytina Lawrence. Last May Montana graduated from the University
of Minnesota Morris where she earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and studio art. This fall she will begin
attending law school with aspirations towards a career in agricultural or constitutional law. Montana has been a member
of the NJHA and Minnesota Junior Hereford Association for the past nine years. During her membership, Montana has
served as the state president and state Hereford queen for the Minnesota Junior Hereford Association. As an NJHA board
member, she seeks to inspire and equip her fellow juniors to chase their dreams and achieve their goals.
ABIGAIL SPINDLE NJHA Vice-Chairman Moriarty, N.M.
Abigail is the 20-year-old daughter of Tom and Becky Spindle. She will be a senior at Texas Tech University where
she is majoring in agriculture and applied economics, and is a member of the livestock judging team and meat animal
evaluation team. Abby and her siblings are the fifth generation on her family’s ranch. After college, she wants to keep
up the family tradition raising cattle on her family farm and ranch. Abby is a 12-year member of the New Mexico Junior
Hereford Association where she served as queen and princess. With the current growth in the industry, she plans on
using her time on the board to keep up the momentum and continue building up the NJHA. Abby wants to focus on
leadership development and member participation.
BAILEY MORRELL NJHA Communications Chair Willows, California
Bailey is the 19-year-old daughter of Barry and Carrie Morrell, and is a junior at Colorado State University (CSU) double-
majoring in agriculture education with a concentration in agriculture literacy and political science with a concentration
in environmental policy. After graduation she plans to attend law school and earn an agricultural law degree. In the
future, Bailey hopes to own her own practice specializing in water rights while also continuing to operate her family’s
seedstock Hereford operation. She has held a variety of offices and leadership roles through her involvement in 4-H and
FFA. While at CSU she serves as the Block and Bridle Club vice president, the Collegiate Livestock Association secretary
and is an Agricultural Ambassador. Bailey has truly enjoyed building relationships and serving junior members this past
year as a director and looks forward to future opportunities engaging with Hereford juniors and industry leaders.
NOAH BENEDICT NJHA Fundraising Chair Dewey, Ill.
Noah is the 20-year-old son of Chad and Becky Benedict, and is a junior at the University of Illinois majoring in
agribusiness markets and management. Upon graduation he plans to work in the livestock feed and nutrition industry.
Noah has held a variety of leadership roles in Hereford Youth, most recently as the chairman of the Illinois Junior
Hereford Association. He is a fifth-generation Hereford breeder and says he hopes to continue his family’s operation
into the next generation. Noah values the NJHA because of its tremendous support for its junior members, and how
much he knows it can help them grow. He strives to make as many connections as he can with the junior members and
their families, and to continue to be a friend and role model for those that he meets as well.
LUKE DANIELS NJHA Leadership Chair Dalhart, Texas
Luke is an 18-year-old twin son of Scanlon and Angela Daniels. He will be a freshman at South Plains College this fall,
studying pre-veterinary/animal science and competing in the livestock judging program. Luke’s ultimate dream is to
raise quality Hereford cattle and farm, while focusing on the advancement of embryology and semen collection services
in his family’s veterinary operation- Circle H Headquarters L.L.C. He credits his competitive drive, ethics, and genuine
passion for the Hereford breed to being a first generation breeder growing up in the Texas panhandle. As an 11-year
member of the Texas Junior Hereford Association, Luke has held multiple leadership positions, and recognizes what
he’s learned from the mentorship of the breeders in his region. He aims to be both a set of ears and information for the
Hereford youth; attempting to be the best resource possible while assisting in growth of the breed’s future.
WYATT LAWRENCE NJHA Membership Chair Princeton, Minn.
Wyatt is the 20-year-old son of Bryan and Marytina Lawrence, and is a Junior at the University of Minnesota Twin
Cities majoring in agribusiness with a minor in animal science. After graduating, his dream is to return home to work
alongside his father and grandfather on the families turf grass and hereford operation. At the University of Minnesota,
Wyatt also serves as the Block and Bridle club Vice president, is a member of the livestock judging team, and is part of
the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. He has also been active in his church for the past 10 years volunteering in the media
department and teaching Sunday school. Wyatt has thoroughly enjoyed his first year on the board building relationships
and creating future opportunities for junior members. His goal on the junior board is to inspire juniors and help in
developing the next generation of beef professionals. He is looking forward to what the future holds for Hereford youth.
32 COME HOME TO HEREFORDS - July 2020BROOKLYN ADAM NJHA Director Lathrop, Mo.
Brooklyn is the 22-year-old daughter of Scott and Tammy Adam. In the spring, she graduated from Kansas State
University with a bachelors degree in agricultural communications and journalism. She would like to combine her
passion for photography, writing and agriculture by becoming a photojournalist for an agriculture-based magazine.
Brooklyn is a 14-year member of the Missouri Junior Hereford Association where she served as a board member
and treasurer, as well as the state Hereford queen. She loves to advocate and spread her knowledge and love for the
Hereford breed. She has shown and raised Herefords since she was eight years old alongside her three sisters and with
the help of her parents.
JW COX NJHA Director Flemingsburg, Ky.
JW is the 18-year-old son of Shane and John Moran. JW is a sophomore at Western Kentucky University majoring in
animal science with an option in pre-vet. After receiving his college degree, John plans to become a large animal vet
specializing in embryology. John is a three-year member of the Kentucky Junior Hereford Association where he served
as the president and vice president. JW would like to return the favor the board gave him by striving to be someone
that could set the pace for the younger generation. He plans to help younger kids get involved and get started in the
organization, while working side-by-side with leaders of our industry to gain support for our programs.
SAMUEL E. LAWRENCE NJHA Director Avilla, IN.
Samuel is the 22-year-old son of Scott and Susan Lawrence. He recently received his bachelors in Animal Science from
Kansas State University. At K-State Samuel was a member of the 2019 Reserve National Champion Livestock Judging Team
and Reserve National Champion Meat Animal Evaluation Team. In the fall of 2020 he will make the transition from a Wildcat
to a Fighting Illini by pursuing his Masters in Ruminant Nutrition at the University of Illinois. Under Dr. Dan Shike, Samuel
will focus on cow-calf nutrition and heifer development. Through his position as the leadership chairman, he strives to
inspire others to step out of their comfort zone and seize the many opportunities this organization can provide.
LAUREN MCMILLAN NJHA Director Tiskilwa, Ill.
Lauren is the 18-year-old daughter of Kyle and Jodi McMillan. Lauren is a sophomore at the University of Illinois Urbana-
Champaign where she is majoring in agriculture leadership. Lauren is not sure of her future plans but she knows she
wants to put her focus into a leadership positions for an agricultural based company. Lauren is an 11-year member of
the Illinois Junior Hereford Association where she is currently serving as vice president. Lauren wants to connect with
both young and old members from the region she represents and to understand how she can help them. Lauren also
wants to immerse herself in the Board by learning about all the ideas, directions, considerations, challenges and victory
the board has had in the recent past before she joined the team.
RALSTON RIPP NJHA Director Kearney, Neb.
Ralston is the 20-year-old daughter of Cody and Ronette Heinrich. Ralston is a junior at the University of Nebraska-
Lincoln with a dual major in animal science and agribusiness. After receiving her degree, Ralston plans to continue
to grow her cattle herd and open her own business targeting beef cattle, rural communities and youth. Ralston is a
12-year member of the Nebraska Junior Hereford Association where she has served as the historian, reporter, secretary
and vice president. As a National Junior Hereford Association Director, Ralston would give her perfect effort to ensure
aspirations of the impossible are welcomed, long-lasting traditions of the Hereford breed are sustained and our legacy
as juniors, breeders, and beef enthusiasts is grown to last beyond our generation.
LIBBY RUSHTON NJHA Director Waverly, Tenn.
Libby is the 18-year-old daughter of Lee and Andrea Rushton. Libby is a freshman at the University of Tennessee at
Martin majoring in agricultural business and political science. Libby plans to represent an agricultural based company
or organization in the public relations or political field. Libby is a member of the Tennessee Junior Hereford Association
where she has served as the president for two terms and the middle Tennessee director. Libby’s goal is to help connect
her state to the national program by growing excitement and interest in showing cattle and competitions. She wants
to connect with the juniors in the breed by serving as a representative and having the opportunity to motivate and
encourage other’s She finally, wants to connect herself more to the breed through seeking and learning more.
COME HOME TO HEREFORDS - July 2020 33RETIRING NJHA
Board of Directors
TAYLOR BELLE MATHENY Retiring NJHA Chairman
Taylor Belle is the 22-year-old daughter of Andrew and Suzanne Matheny, Mays Lick, Ky. In
December, she will graduate from Texas Tech University with a master’s degree in agricultural
communications with the hopes of working in industry communications after completing her
degree. She was a 14-year member of the Kentucky Junior Hereford Association and served as
the 2015-16 National Hereford Queen. Taylor Belle’s main goals for the NJHA are to increase
contest participation, continue to grow the junior membership and to promote Certified
Hereford Beef ®. She has had the opportunity to learn and grow because of the NJHA, and she
hoped to provide the same leadership and dedication to help NJHA members have the same
beneficial experiences.
RYLEE BARBER Retiring NJHA Vice Chairman
Rylee is the 22-year-old daughter of Brett Barber, Channing, Texas, and Nicole Barber, Clinton,
Ill. She graduated last December from Texas A&M University with a degree in agricultural
communications and journalism. Rylee is currently the Youth Program and Membership
Coordinator for Beefmaster Breeders United. She has been a member of the NJHA and the Texas
Junior Hereford Association (TJHA) for 15 years, serving as president of the TJHA. Rylee grew
up in the Hereford breed and feels it has made her into who she is today. Rylee’s main goal was
to make every member feel included by involving them in different activities and contests. Rylee
hopes that the NJHA can make as big of an impression on other juniors’ lives that it has on hers.
HANNAH WILLIAMS Retiring NJHA Communications Chair
Hannah is the 21-year old daughter of Jim and Sheila Williams and Aaron and Angie Kelly of
Kearney, Neb. She will be a senior at Kansas State University in the fall where she is majoring
in animal sciences and industry with an emphasis in meat science and a certificate in the
Professional Strategic Selling program. Following graduation, Hannah hopes to work in the
livestock health field as a pharmaceutical sales representative or in the meat science industry.
Hannah was a member of the K-State meat judging team and meat animal evaluation team this
past year. She is a 12-year member of the Nebraska Junior Hereford Association currently serving
as a director. One of Hannah’s goals as an NJHA director was to be a positive role model for junior
members. She has focused on the junior membership and supported the everlasting legacy of the
NJHA by building a tremendous foundation for the future of the Hereford breed.
BRANDT DOWNING Retiring NJHA Director
Brandt is the 21-year-old son of Scott and Tracy Downing, Culver, Ore. He will be
transferring this fall to Kansas State University majoring in animal science. He has served
as the treasurer, vice president and president during his time as a member of the Oregon
Junior Hereford Association. While serving on the NJHA board, Brandt hopes to increase
membership and participation and ultimately make a positive difference in the Hereford
industry. Brandt aimed to be an approachable and dependable leader in the growing
organization and worked to keep NJHA events fun and engaging for all participants
and members.
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Candidates
JW COX KAYANN ECK
Southeast Region Southwest Region
CHESNEY LAUREN
EFFLING McMILLAN
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REGAN MITCHEM RALSTON RIPP
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RYAN LIBBY
ROGERS RUSHTON
Northwest Region Southeast Region
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Awards Program
2019-2020 NJHA Officers
Chairman — Taylor Belle Matheny
Vice-Chairman — Rylee Barber
Communications Chairman — Hannah Williams
Fundraising Chairman — Abby Spindle
Leadership Chairman — Samuel Lawrence
Membership Chairman — Montana Lawrence
Directors
Brooklyn Adam
Noah Benedict
Luke Daniels
Brandt Downing
Wyatt Lawrence
Bailey Morrell
2020-2021 National Junior Hereford Association
Officers and Directors
Chairman — Montana Lawrence
Vice-Chairman — Abby Spindle
Communications Chair — Bailey Morrell
Fundraising Chair — Noah Benedict
Leadership Chair — Luke Daniels
Membership Chair — Wyatt Lawrence
Directors
Brooklyn Adam
JW Cox
Samuel Lawrence
Lauren McMillan
Ralston Ripp
Libby Ruston
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