2025 AGA Convention Book

C ONVENTIO N

December 3-5, 2025 | Margaritaville Hotel Nashville

Schedule of Events

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Executive Committee Meeting

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM AGA Board of Directors Meeting

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Board Working Dinner

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Registration Open

8:00 AM - 11:30 AM Board of Directors Meeting

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM AGA Board Meeting 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM AGA/AGF Board Meeting

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Opening General Session

• Keynote Speaker: Dr. Dale Woerner

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Breed Improvement Committee Meeting

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Break

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM National Sale Committee Meeting

Finance Committee Meeting

4:25 PM - 5:30 PM National Show Committee Meeting Rules and Bylaws Committee Meeting

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Bull Pen Session — Social and Reception

Thursday, December 4, 2025

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breed Promotion Committee Meeting

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Dr. Troy Rowan

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Dr. Jordan Thomas

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Panel | Dr. Jordan Thomas, Bill Tucker, Blake Hojer

12:00 PM Lunch

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Educational Sessions

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Dr. Bob Weaber

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Megan Underwood

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Dr. Andrew Griffith

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Happy Hour

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Awards Banquet

Friday, December 5, 2025

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Gelbvieh State and Regional Officer Round Table Breakfast

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM American Gelbvieh Foundation Session Michael Paul

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM AGA Annual Meeting

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM AGA Board of Directors Meeting

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President’s Welcome

Welcome Breeders,

I believe that everyone in the cattle business would agree that 2025 is a year for the record books. It has been an incredible market the past year with just a few setbacks, but none the less a welcome opportunity.

On behalf of the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Board of Directors, I would like to welcome you to the 55th Annual AGA National Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. The years seem to pass more quickly, and I can honestly say that 2025 has been a whirlwind. Harold Bertz, AGA executive director, has been charged in his first full year to build his team and get Gelbvieh moving. I can honestly say that in 2025, for the first time in several years, we have a full and expanded team, and like every wildfire, they have created their own energy. I congratulate all our staff and appreciate their efforts. I encourage all our membership to get to know this talented and diligent staff, they truly work to serve our membership better than any other breed staff out there.

Membership in this organization is beneficial to each person regardless of herd size or region. The educational opportunities of our convention are instrumental in the progression of our breed. Along with that the conversations and sharing of experiences enhance every member’s perspective as they return to their farm and ranch. This is truly a people business and as Gelbvieh breeders we have the best by-product in the industry with our cattle.

I want to thank each of you for your time and passion for the breed by attending this convention. The ideas and business that will occur will without fail give the board of directors and staff a path forward in the upcoming year. Every idea put forward has merit and is imperative to the continued success of Gelbvieh. Thank you to all the candidates running for the board of directors. It is an incredible slate of members, and I appreciate your willingness to serve and lead our breed.

Make sure to attend the awards ceremony and help us highlight the accomplishments of our Hall of Fame, Commercial Producer of the Year and our Breeder of the Year. The American Gelbvieh Foundation will recognize the accomplishments of our breeders and their cattle in the steer challenge. It will be a celebration and as always, a lot of fun.

Thank you again for joining us in Nashville.

Dan Warner

AGA Board of Directors President

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General Information

Registration Desk Hours

Wednesday, November 29

8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Names Badges & Voting Delegates

Name badges are required to enter any convention event. One individual per AGA membership should wear the delegate designation in order to be considered an eligible voter at the committee meetings and annual meeting.

Attendees will also receive one blue “voting delegate” card per membership. These cards should be used if hand vote is required during a meeting.

Promotional Photography

By participating in the AGA National Convention, you acknowledge that promotional photographs may be taken anywhere at the AGA National Convention and at any off-site functions. Such photographs become the property of the American Gelbvieh Association. By registering and participating in the AGA convention, the attendee has granted permission for the photograph to be used at the sole discretion of the American Gelbvieh Association.

Waiver of Liability

All persons who attend the AGA National Convention and related activities do so at their own risk. The American Gelbvieh Association, Margaritaville Hotel Nashville, or exhibitors will not assume liability, legal or otherwise, for accident, illness, or for damage or loss of property.

Transportation

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Future Foundation

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The American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) secures, grows, and responsibly distributes assets for research, member education and youth development to sustain and grow Gelbvieh genetics.

Donations made to the Foundation may be designated to a specific purpose: scholarship, research, AGF Junior Investment Fund or AGF Endowment Fund.

Visit Gelbvieh.org/Foundation or contact a member of the AGF board of directors for more information on AGF projects and opportunities for giving.

CURRENT & ONGOING PROJECTS SPONSORED BY AGF:

• Cow Power Female Genotyping Project

• 2024 AGJA Way Out West Classic Sponsor

• AGJA Scholarships

• Carcass Data Collection Project

• AGF Steer Challenge and Scale & Rail Contest

Bull Pen Session

Get ready to kick off the 2025 American Gelbvieh Association National Convention with one of the most anticipated events — The Bull Pen Session at the Margaritaville Hotel in Nashville! This lively, open-floor discussion brings breeders, cattlemen and industry enthusiasts together for an evening of fresh ideas, bold conversations and networking in true Nashville style. Whether you’re eager to share your insight, learn from others or just enjoy the laid-back atmosphere, the Bull Pen Session is your chance to connect, collaborate and strengthen the Gelbvieh community. Gather around, order a refreshment and join us for a night where big ideas meet big personality — you won’t want to miss it!

Thank You AGA Convention Sponsors!

C ONVENTIO N

December 3-5, 2025

Committee Meetings

Breed Improvement Committee Meeting

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 • 2:00-3:00 p.m. CST

Margaritaville Hotel | Nashville, Tennessee

AGENDA

Committee Chair: David Larson

Vice-Chair: Hyatt Frobose

Committee Members: Dustin Aherin, Sydney Wilkinson, Gary Felger, Dan Larson, Dan Warner, Kyle Cavalli, Blake Hojer, Jerry Grund, Dustin Rippe, Brad Burke, Mark Hilton, Bill Tucker

AGJA Representative: Isabel Lowe

Liaisons: Harold Bertz, Sarah Mumm, Bob Weaber, AGA Genetics Consultant

2:00 p.m. Call to Order

1. Approval of previous meeting minutes

2. A look at AGA’s new indexes and EPDs

3. Unfinished business

4. New business

3:00 p.m. Adjourn

Breed Improvement Committee Meeting

August 4, 2025 • 8:00 p.m. CST

Zoom Platform

MEETING MINUTES

Members present: David Larson, Jerry Grund, Dustin Aherin, Mark Hilton, Dan Larson, Hyatt Frobose, Bill Tucker, Dustin Rippe, Dan Warner, Sydney Wilkinson, Blake Hojer

Staff present: Harold Bertz, Sarah Mumm

The meeting was called to order at 8:04 p.m. by Chair David Larson. The committee resumed discussion on the FPI index, beginning with a walkthrough from Dustin Rippe on the inputs used in iGENDEC. The first topic centered on breed composition assumptions. Rippe shared that he typically uses a model with a 25% Gelbvieh cow on a Gelbvieh bull. Comment from Mark Hilton that most people are using a 75% Angus cow on a Balancer bull. Question from Sydney Wilkinson on what “Balancer” is defined as in iGENDEC. Sydney Wilkinson and Dustin Aherin would like to see comparisons across different breed percentage scenarios. Blake Hojer noted the importance of being aligned with the AGA herdbook for accuracy.

Motion: Use a purebred Gelbvieh bull and a 25% Gelbvieh cow

Moved: Hyatt Frobose Seconded: Dustin Rippe

Motion passed

Discussion continued with a review of USDA data on grid premiums and spreads. The committee requested clarification from Dr. Weaber on the source of cow price data being used.

Motion: Use the five area, 10-year (2015–2025), live-converted-to-dressed pricing data

Moved: Hyatt Frobose Seconded: Mark Hilton

Motion passed

Discussion then shifted to the proportion of cattle that would qualify for CAB based on hide color. Harold commented that over the last 5 years, AGA is at 83% for black cattle registered in the AGA herdbook. Dustin Aherin emphasized the benefits of using publicly available and easily updated data.

Motion: Use the percentage of black cattle registered in the AGA herdbook from the previous year

Moved: Dustin Rippe Seconded: Dan Warner

Motion passed

The group then discussed sources for grid premium data. Two sources were considered: a long-standing data set which is currently being used and the USDA Cattle Contract Library. Dustin Aherin noted that grid premiums are relatively stable and could be updated annually. Dustin Rippe estimated that 70–75% of cattle are marketed on grids, though he acknowledged that quality grids are not always publicly accessible. Comments from committee members advocated for using publicly available grids to be the most transparent. Discussion regarding where other breeds source their data. Some breeds use their own, geneticists, and people in the industry. Jerry Grund was in favor of using the Cattle Contract Library to help drive marbling and growth traits.

Breed Improvement Committee Meeting

August 4, 2025 • 8:00 p.m. CST

Zoom Platform

MEETING MINUTES (CONTINUED)

Motion: Use the USDA Contract Library as the source for grid premiums

Moved: Bill Tucker

Motion passed

Seconded: Dan Warner

The motion passed with six in favor (Tucker, Aherin, Frobose, Hilton, Hojer, Warner) and four opposed (Rippe, Grund, Dan Larson, Wilkinson).

Cow cost estimates were the next topic. Clarification was requested on whether the costs being used reflect only feed or total operating expenses. Dustin Aherin recommended aligning the revenue and cost timeframes for accuracy.

Motion: Use a 10-year historical average of cow costs based on ERS cow-calf production data

Moved: Dustin Rippe

Motion passed

Seconded: Dan Warner

Trait value assumptions were then discussed, specifically the source and scale of marbling scores. There was uncertainty over whether Dr. Weaber is using USDA marbling scores or the older BIF scale. Dustin Rippe noted that while he was comfortable with the data currently being used, it came from a relatively small data set. Aherin suggested considering USMARC data, which may better reflect Gelbvieh genetics, though switching to USMARC data would require sourcing new inputs for traits like mature weight and feed intake.

Motion: Clarify with Dr. Weaber which marbling score scale is being used

Moved: Dustin Rippe Seconded: Jerry Grund

Motion passed

In discussing next steps for FPI development, it was recommended to obtain clarifications from Dr. Weaber and having Dustin Rippe run the updated model. Dustin Aherin also suggested that a review on these inputs from an expert such as Dr. Weaber or Dr. Spangler would lend additional credibility. Jerry Grund noted that when we start discussing MPI, he would like to see fertility have a greater influence than feed intake.

Motion: Move to adjorn

Moved: Dustin Rippe

Motion passed

Seconded: Jerry Grund

The meeting adjourned at 10:09 p.m.

Breed Improvement Committee Meeting

August 18, 2025 • 7:00 p.m. CST

Zoom Platform

MEETING MINUTES

Members present: David Larson, Dustin Aherin, Mark Hilton, Dan Larson, Bill Tucker, Dan Warner, Sydney Wilkinson, Blake Hojer, Kyle Cavalli, Gary Felger

Staff present: Harold Bertz, Sarah Mumm, Dr. Bob Weaber

The meeting was called to order by Chair David Larson at 7:05 p.m.

David provided an update from the recent board meeting, reporting that he presented the committee’s discussions and recommendations on FPI. After further consideration, the board voted to proceed with the option using an Angus cow and the Cattle Contract Library for FPI. David also mentioned trying to finalize the other two indexes by early September due to the ag enhancement programs in Tennessee and Kentucky, noting that they include a maternal index and have rule update deadlines in early September.

Bob Weaber presented updates on the MPI and TPI indexes, including a revised version using the Cattle Contract Library and average pricing data, with the recommendation that these values be updated annually. He shared example scenarios and reviewed MEVs for each index, comparing breed average EPDs with the top 5% of EPDs. Discussion followed on feed intake and heifer pregnancy, focusing on how certain traits affect cow maintenance requirements and energy costs. The committee also considered whether traits such as stay, teat and udder quality, and feet and legs should be weighted more heavily.

Motion: Adopt the proposed MPI parameters as presented.

Moved: Sydney Wilkinson Seconded: Dan Larson

Motion passed

Discussion included comments from Bill Tucker, who emphasized the importance of continuing to improve maternal indexes, and comments from Dan Larson regarding subjectivity in certain trait evaluations and how to make them more objective.

Motion: Accept TPI as presented.

Moved: Dan Larson Seconded: Blake Hojer

Motion passed

Dustin Aherin asked about scaling the TPI relative to MPI and FPI, and it was clarified that scaling would not affect ranking. Bob suggested that an additive factor could be applied if necessary.

The goal is to have the indexes updated and made available in Digital Beef for both the committee and board, then finalized and made public by September 1. A special board meeting will be scheduled next week to review the indexes.

Motion: Adjourn the meeting

Moved: Sydney Wilkinson Seconded: Dustin Aherin

Motion passed

The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

Breed Promotion Committee Meeting

Thursday, December 4, 2025 • 8:00-9:00 a.m. CST

Margaritaville Hotel | Nashville, Tennessee

AGENDA

Committee Chair: Sarah Heinrich

Vice Chair: Troy Forbes

Committee Members: Kathy Rankin, Jean Williams, Zack Butler, John Shearer, Connie Tabor, Carol Ridinger, Matt Raile, Jera Vehige, Callahan Grund, Jordan Jensen

AGJA Representative: Gentry Warner

Staff Liaisons: Malerie Markley, Megan Underwood, Wess Anglin, Tom Strahm

8:00 a.m. Chairperson calls meeting to order

1. Approval of minutes from September 2025 meeting

2. Review of advertising and marketing activities from past year

3. Update on plans for new fiscal year starting October 1, 2025

4. Old business

5. New business

Adjourn

Breed Promotion Committee Meeting

Monday, September 22, 2025 • 7:30 p.m. CST

Zoom Platform

MEETING MINUTES

Members present: Kathy Rankin, Jean Williams, Zack Butler, John Shearer, Connie Tabor, Jera Vehige, Callahan Grund, Stuart Jarvis, Gentry Warner, Troy Forbes, Sarah Heinrich

Staff present: Malerie Markley, Megan Underwood, Wess Anglin, Tom Strahm, Harold Bertz

Chair Troy Forbes called meeting to order at 7:39 pm CT.

There were no minutes from previous meeting to approve.

Tom presented the marketing report from fiscal year 2024-2025. Travel was up by 153%. Stated the number of breeder visits, feedlot/sale barn visits, industry events, and commercial producer visits. Made note that we would like to make more commercial producer visits in the future.

Feeder Finder Update: around 20,000 head of Gelbvieh/Balancer influenced cattle sold in the summer video sales had feeder finders sent out on them.

Budget updates: National Ad Budget: $134,000 spent/allocated of the $135,000 budgeted, Marketing Activities budget: $42,000 spent/allocated of the $42,500 budgeted, GRAP: $17,000 sent out in reimbursement of the $20,000 budgeted. We have received $31,000 in GRAP applications for fiscal year 2025-2026.

Megan Underwood presented the communication report. Gelbvieh and Profit Picture are doing well. We had a page in the September Profit Picture highlighting some of the feeder cattle sold this summer. She is working on keeping the website updated. Continues to send out press releases and those are having a 47% open rate, which she stated was good. Social Media pages are up across the board with lots of good interaction.

Callahan Grund asked how we measure productivity of commercial producer visits and trade shows. How many of these interactions turn into bull buying customers? Tom stated that it was hard to track and ask for recommendations from him on ways we can start to track this.

Troy Forbes asked about the issues with the USPS. Some issues of Gelbvieh World have been arriving late due to USPS issues, and he wanted to know if any other magazine issues were having the same trouble we were. Tom and Malerie both stated that as of lately there have been very minimal issues related to USPS.

Megan Underwood presented the ads we have been running vis digital and print to the committee. Megan presented the breeding related ad and the feedlot related ad. Tom stated we would not be placing inserts in publications, instead we would be running multiple half-page ads. Doing this we can save money and run multiple ads. Jean Williams said she had seen the ads, and they looked great.

We are developing handout material and working on creating short video clips to be published on social media.

Breed Promotion Committee Meeting

Monday, September 22, 2025 • 7:30 p.m. CST

Zoom Platform

MEETING MINUTES (CONTINUED)

Tom stated that we would not be doing an American Rancher Episode in spring of 2026 due to the overall cost. Jean Williams asked what it normally cost. The estimated total for creating the video, writing the script and recording was around $25,000.

Troy Forbes asked if we were going to reallocate any of the money spent on print ads for social media advertising. Megan Underwood stated we would use it more during bull sale season to push some ads and videos to more people, but as of right now our social media was performing very well without paying for it.

8:02 pm Troy Forbes asked for any old business. No old business was mentioned.

8:03 pm Troy Forbes asked for new business.

Troy stated he thinks AGA should have a booth at the Black Hills Stock Show. He stated approximately 300,000 people come to this event over the duration and a lot of those are commercial cow/calf producers.

Tom agreed with him it was a good event, but the length of the event is the biggest undertaking. It would be hard to have staff there for 10 days. Tom asked if producers in the area could work the booth if we sent material. Other states do this using GRAP funds, and it works very well.

John Shearer stated that Kansas has a multi-county beef school in February for commercial cattlemen. In the past two years Red Angus and Charolais have sent staff there.

Connie Tabor recommended more GRAP funds be allocated for this. AGA can send materials for the booth where we can have breeders/members in the area work the booth.

Troy asked for any more new business.

Motion: to adjourn at 8:12 pm CT

Moved: Connie Tabor Seconded: Jean Williams

Motion passed.

Finance Committee Meeting

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 • 3:30 p.m. CST

Margaritaville Hotel | Nashville, Tennessee

AGENDA

Chair: Tom Vehige

Vice Chair: Jeff Proctor

Committee Members: John Carrel, Tanner Aherin, Derek Martin, Bailey March, Jeff Proctor

AGJA Representatives: Braxton Murray

Staff Liaisons: Harold Bertz and Margo McKendree

3:30 p.m. Call to Order

1. Approval of previous meeting minutes

2. 2024-2025 fiscal year financial review

3. Unfinished Business

4. New Business

4:30 p.m. Adjourn

Finance Committee Meeting

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 • 7:00 p.m. CST

Zoom Platform

MEETING MINUTES

Members present: Tom Vehige, Tanner Aherin, Derek Martin, Jeff Proctor

Staff present: Harold Bertz

Chair Tom Vehige called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

A. Harold discussed the four recommendations to the board from 2024.

Credit Card Convenience Fee and ECheck option- In place and active as of March, 2025.

DNA Fee Increase- In place and active as of September, 2025

Billing Cycle Implementation- No Action

In September 2024, Digital Beef was purchased by 701X. Billing cycle discussions have been completed but pend on platform and software updates due to the acquisition. Work continues.

12% APR Finance Charge to Overdue Accounts- No Action

For the same reasons as above, this has been discussed with Digital Beef/701X but awaits changes within those companies.

B. 2024/2025 AGA Budget Discussion

Budget was presented and discussed.

Jeff Proctor recommended that the investment money used in 2024-2025 be considered a transfer not as income.

Concern with the negative balance of the budget was discussed.

Committee recommended that the revenue from Herd Assessments be increased by $50,000 (1667 head) to bring the budget positive, with investments.

Finance Committee will vote via email by end of day Wednesday, August 5, on updated budget to present to the AGA Board.

C. New Business

Election of new Vice Chair of Finance Committee

Derek Martin nominated Jeff Proctor, Tanner Aherin seconded

Jeff Proctor was elected Vice Chair

Meeting was adjourned.

Finance Committee Meeting

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Committee Vote

MEETING MINUTES

Email Vote to approve 2025-2026 AGA Budget with Revisions

Approve: Tom Vehige, Tanner Aherin, Derek Martin, Jeff Proctor, Bailey March

Did Not Vote: John Carrel

National Sale Committee Meeting

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 • 3:30-4:15 p.m. CST

Margaritaville Hotel | Nashville, Tennessee

AGENDA

Committee Chair: Todd Bickett

Vice Chair: Dan Warner

Committee Members: Roger Gatz, Johnny Shearer, Lori Brown, Kyle Vehige, Matt Raile, Cody Jarvis, Gregg Hartman, Josh Phillips, Brent Overmiller

AGJA Representatives: Lincoln Martin

Staff Liaisons: Tom Strahm, Wess Anglin

3:30 p.m. Chairman calls the meeting to order

1. Approval of minutes from June 2025 meeting

2. Review of 2025 sale averages

3. 2026 National Sale manager

4. 2026 National Sale update

5. Old Business

6. New Business

Adjourn

National Sale Committee Meeting

Monday, June 16, 2025 • 7:30 p.m. CST

Zoom Platform

MEETING MINUTES

Members Present: Todd Bickett, Dan Warner, Matt Raile, Brent Overmiller, Cody Jarvis, Lori Brown, Kyle Vehige, Josh Phillips, Stuart Jarvis

Staff Present: Tom Strahm, Wess Anglin

7:39 p.m. Vice Chair Dan Warner called the meeting to order. Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and Warner asked for a motion to approve.

Motion: Approve the minutes of the May 2025 meeting.

Moved: Brent Overmiller Seconded: Cody Jarvis

Motion passed.

Dan asked everyone if they had reviewed the proposal submitted by Matt Sims to manage the 2026 National Sale in conjunction with Cattlemen’s Congress. Dan commented that he felt Matt had addressed any questions brought up by the committee at the last meeting. Warner asked for input from other committee members. Cody Jarvis said he also felt that Sims had answered all the items brought up in committee.

The committee was comfortable with the catalog cover and ad graphics presented by Matt Sims.

Motion: Accept the proposal as presented by Matt Sims and recommend Matt Sims as sale manager for the 2026 National Gelbvieh and Balancer Sale.

Motion: Matt Raile Seconded: Cody Jarvis

Motion passed.

There was not any other old business or new business brought up for discussion.

Motion: Adjourn at 7:46 p.m.

Motion: Cody Jarvis Seconded: Matt Raile

Motion passed.

National Show Committee Meeting

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 • 4:25-5:30 p.m. CST

Margaritaville Hotel | Nashville, Tennessee

AGENDA

Committee Chair: Gregg Hartman

Vice Chair: Zack Butler

Committee Members: Andrea Murray, Tanner Taubenheim, Jim Dobson, Troy Forbes, Jared Nowack, Greg Anderson, Cheyenne McEndaffer, Garrett Teeter, Ginger Judd, Matt Raile, Brad Ridinger, Kevin Drager, Tom Murphy, Jason Morris

AGJA Representatives: Cody Brown

Staff Liason: Martha Moenning

Call to Order

1. Approval of Meeting Minutes

2. Official Judges List- Removal & Additions

3. Nominations for National Show Open and Pen Judges

4. Review of National Show Rules for 2026

5. Ring of Gold: Discussion & Review Rules

6. Discussion of new show opportunities

7. Unfinished or Old Business

8. New Business

Adjournment

National Show Committee Meeting

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 • 4:25 p.m. CST

Crown Plaza Downtown | Kansas City, Missouri

MEETING MINUTES

Members present: Jim Dobson, Scott Ashe, Zack Butler, John Shearer, Garrett Teeter, Butch Stuckey, Skyler Martin, Mark Covington, Glenn Wehner, David Larson, Al Knapp, Stuart Jarvis, Blake Hojer, Kyle Cavalli, Mary Knapp, Jaycie Forbes, Gentry Warner, Dan Warner, Ty Ladner, Justin Taubenheim, Greg Anderson, Jeff Kauzlarich, Greg Brandt, Lisa Wolters, Lily Judd

Staff present: Tawnie DeJong, Morgan Hauger, Harold Burtz, Tom Strahm

Chair Gregg Hartman called the meeting to order at 4:41 PM.

Motion: Approve February 2024 meeting minutes.

Moved: Lisa Wolters Seconded: Mary Knapp Motion passed.

Old Business

Ring of Gold – where do the 2024 NWSS results go? Garrett Teeter said this goes from NWSS to CC the following year. He will find revised rules to send to staff

Tawnie gave an update on the 2025 AGA National Gelbvieh & Balancer Show (180 hill entries & 36 pens).

New Business

Gregg asked about the possibility of doing a “fast pass” check-in for cattle that show at Cattlemen’s Congress and then show at NWSS also.

Motion: Accept weights & scrotals on bulls from Cattlemen’s Congress for those that also exhibit at National Western.

Moved: Garrett Teeter Seconded: Jared Nowack

Friendly Amendment: Zack Butler – per the exhibitor’s discretion Motion passed.

Review the submitted edits to the approved judges list. Additions

• Randy Mullinix, Illinois

• Cody Lafrentz, Kansas

• Tyler Winegardner, Ohio

• Matt Blankenship, New York

National Show Committee Meeting

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 • 4:25 p.m. CST

Crown Plaza Downtown | Kansas City, Missouri

MEETING MINUTES (CONTINUED)

• Will Coor, Ohio

• Matt Copeland, New Mexico

• Scott Greiner, Virginia

• Chad Holtcamp, Iowa

• Dr. Mark Johnson, Oklahoma

• Bodee Schlipf, Illinois

• Mark Squires, Oklahoma

• Brian Rogers, Texas

• Blaine Rodgers, Missouri

• Brent Murphy, Missouri

• Shane Meier, Texas

• Jeff Gooden, Missouri

• Krisha Geffert, Wisconsin

• Mary Booth, Oklahoma

Removals

• Bill Conley, Missouri (passed away this year)

• Dave Lensegrav (passed away)

Motion: Accept the additions and removals to the approved judges list as presented.

Moved: John Shearer

Motion passed.

Seconded: Garrett Teeter

Nominations for the 2026 AGA National Open Show judge. Garrett asked if we need to wait to decide where to host the show. Zack said that’s why we make a list to have options in case one judge is unavailable.

Zack nominated Shane Bedwell. Greg Anderson nominated Brian Barragree. Zack nominated Tyler Cates. Greg nominated Matt Claeys. Garrett Teeter nominated Will Coor.

Motion: Close nominations for open show judges.

Moved: Zack Butler

Motion passed.

Seconded: Garrett Teeter

Nominated judges were voted on and concluded in the following order:

1. Shane Bedwell

2. Tyler Cates

3. Will Coor

National Show Committee Meeting

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 • 4:25 p.m. CST

Crown Plaza Downtown | Kansas City, Missouri

MEETING MINUTES (CONTINUED)

Open nominations for the 2026 National Pen show judge. John Shearer nominated Kevin Jensen. Troy Forbes nominated Jesse Weber. Greg nominated Jack Ward.

Motion: Close nominations for pen show judges.

Moved: Garrett Teeter Seconded: Jared Nowack

Motion passed.

Nominated judges were voted on and concluded in the following order:

1. Kevin Jensen

2. Jesse Weber

3. Jack Ward

Gregg Hartman wanted to discuss ideas to increase participation at Gelbvieh shows across the country. Presented an idea to add an additional show in conjunction with the current show similar to the Angus association’s PGS show. Similar to an EPD show. Garrett asked if there is a way to make this really any different. Gregg asked if there are any folks that would like to serve on a sub-committee to explore this option. Garrett expressed interest in participating on that committee. Zack asked if there was even interest in this. John and Gregg clarified that they’re looking for solutions for more participation in general.

John Shearer asked if there was an opportunity to add a Gelbvieh-influenced show with a minimum of 50% Gelbvieh.

Gregg called for interest in a sub-committee participation – Garrett Teeter, John Shearer, Jared Nowack, Gregg Hartman.

Motion: Create a sub-committee to examine ways to increase participation in national Gelbvieh shows

Moved: Garrett Teeter Seconded: Jared Nowack

Motion passed.

Gregg Hartman asked Jared Nowack to chair the sub-committee.

Motion: Move to host the 2026 National Show in conjunction with Cattlemen’s Congress

Moved: Garrett Teeter Seconded: Jared Nowack

Discussion: Garrett says there were not substantial answers from NWSS. John Shearer says we need to quit being so divisive and get along. John suggests looking into a rotation. Troy asked if there is an option

National Show Committee Meeting

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 • 4:25 p.m. CST

Crown Plaza Downtown | Kansas City, Missouri

MEETING MINUTES (CONTINUED)

to leave the pen show in Denver and move the open show back and forth. Garrett has a bone to pick with the BOD decision to move against the decision of the committee. John Shearer asked the folks to think about potential market share in each location. Gregg shared that it has been brought up to him that we could remove a national show designation and support the five large national shows as an association. Jim Dobson asked if there was an opportunity to alternate locations.

Friendly amendment: John Shearer – Alternate the AGA national show between Cattlemen’s Congress (even years) and National Western (odd years)

Vote taken by poll: YAY – 11. NAY - 0

Motion passed.

Chair Gregg asked for any additional new business.

Motion: Motion to adjourn at 5:35pm.

Moved: Jared Nowack Seconded: Jim Dobson

Motion passed.

AGA Rules and Bylaws Committee Meeting

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 • 7:00 p.m. CST

Zoom Platform

MEETING MINUTES

Members present: Brent Overmiller, Vaughn Thorstenson, Dennis Gustin, Ashley White, Gary Felger

Members absent: Jeff Loveless, Mark Stock, Ashley Judd, LD Witt

Staff present: Harold Bertz, Shianna Ocken, Sarah Mumm, Camille Hennerberg

Call to Order:

Chair Brent Overmiller called the meeting order at 7:06 p.m.

Discussion:

Chair Overmiller opened the discussion regarding Article VIII, Membership and Voting, Section A. Voting by Absentee Ballot. The primary topic centered on the potential implementation of electronic absentee voting for membership.

Harold Bertz provided information from legal counsel indicating that should electronic voting be adopted, a third-party service would be required to administer and calculate votes. It was further noted that the association itself would not be permitted to calculate electronic votes internally.

Committee members discussed potential impacts of electronic absentee voting. While there was some concern that allowing members to vote electronically could reduce convention attendance, the committee also recognized that overall member participation in voting might increase, which was viewed as a more significant benefit.

The committee reviewed absentee voting policies from other associations for comparison. It was noted that in at least one instance, another association’s board of directors held the authority to authorize electronic voting at their discretion. The committee agreed this approach would offer valuable flexibility. If electronic voting were found to negatively affect attendance or present unforeseen challenges, the AGA Board could choose to discontinue its use.

Motion: Recommend that the AGA Board of Directors be authorized, at their discretion, to permit electronic voting at the annual meeting.

Moved: Gary Felger Seconded: Vaughn Thorstenson Motion passed.

Motion: Adjourn.

Moved: Vaughn Thorstenson Seconded: Dennis Gustin Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. CST.

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December 3-5, 2025 | Margaritaville Hotel Nashville

Annual Meeting

Notice of the 55th Annual American Gelbvieh Association Annual Meeting

Pursuant to Article VII, Paragraph A (2), of the bylaws of the American Gelbvieh Association, this serves as the official notice and call of the annual membership meeting.

The annual meeting will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, commencing at 10:30 a.m. The location for the 2025 annual meeting is the Margaritaville Hotel Nashville located at 425 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, Tennessee 37203. The meeting will be held during the American Gelbvieh Association National Convention.

The purpose of the meeting shall be the election of directors to fill the offices of those directors whose terms are expiring, or which are presently vacant, to ratify the previous actions of the board of directors, and for the transaction of other business as may properly come before the meeting. AGA members in good standing are eligible to participate at the 55th AGA Annual Meeting.

The nominating committee’s official announcement of the slate of nominees to fill five positions on the AGA board of directors may be found on page XX of this October Gelbvieh World along with their personal profiles. Further nominations may be accepted from the floor during the annual meeting prior to the election of the AGA board of directors.

Any member who is unable to attend the AGA annual meeting may request an absentee ballot by phone, email, or fax for election of directors. To obtain an absentee ballot, a member must submit his or her request for an absentee ballot, to the American Gelbvieh Association office (1001 S. 70th Street, Suite 215 Lincoln, NE 68510) not more than 60 days (October 6, 2025) nor less than 10 business days (November 19, 2025) prior to the annual meeting. Any member that requests an absentee ballot must be in good standing with the Association at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual meeting. Ballots must be returned to the AGA office by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, to be counted at the annual meeting during the AGA board of directors election to be held Friday, December 5, 2025.

Sincerely,

Harold Bertz Executive Director American Gelbvieh Association

AGA Annual Member Meeting

Friday, December 5, 2025 • 10:30 a.m. CST

Margaritaville Hotel | Nashville, Tennessee

AGENDA

10:30 a.m. Call meeting to order

1. AGA Business

• Introduction of AGA Directors

• Approval of Annual Meeting agenda

• Reading of AGA Annual Meeting notice

• Approval of minutes from December 2024 Annual Meeting

2. Board of Directors Election

• Appointment of election inspectors

• Introduction of AGA board of director candidates

• Board of director candidates address attendees

• AGA Board of Directors election

3. American Gelbvieh Association Bylaw Resolution

• Reading of Bylaw Resolution

• Discussion

• Vote on Resolution

4. Committee Reports

• American Gelbvieh Junior Association

• American Gelbvieh Foundation

• Breed Improvement Committee

• Member Education Committee

• Breed Promotion Committee

• National Sale Committee

• Finance Committee report

• National Show Committee

• Rules and Bylaws Committee

5. Unfinished Business

6. New Business

7. Ratify 2025 AGA Board of Directors actions

8. Introduce newly elected AGA Board of Directors

12:00 p.m. Adjourn

AGA Annual Member Meeting

Friday, December 6, 2024 • 10:30 a.m. CST

Crown Plaza Downtown | Kansas City, Missouri

MEETING MINUTES

Members present: Lori Maude, Brian Dunn, Dustin Rippe, LD Witt, William McIntosh, Jared Nowack, Mark Covington, Ginger Ertel, Jeff Proctor, Dr. Jeanne Rankin, Kathy Rankin, Zack Butler, Al Kennett, Jerry Grund, Butch Stuckey, Dennis Gustin, Brent Overmiller, Carla Shearer, John Shearer, Vaughn Thorstenson, Mark Goes, Dr. Glenn Wehner, Gary Felger, Jim DeGeer, Patty Goes, Kate Warner, Dan Warner, Stuart Jarvis, Tom Vehige, Troy Forbes, Kyle Cavalli, Mark Stock, Greg Brandt, Jaycie Forbes, Gregg Hartman, Garrett Teeter, Leland Clark, Skylar Martin, John Burbank, Tanner Aherin, David Larson, Greg Anderson, Justin Taubenheim, Blake Hojer, Jim Dobson, Scott Ashe, Lily Judd, Ashley White, Nelson Huckeby

Staff present: Tawnie DeJong, Morgan Hauger, Wayde Pickinpaugh, Tom Strahm, Harold Burtz, Sarah Mumm, Shianna Ocken, Kirsten Heselmeyer

President Lori Maude called the meeting to order at 10:50am.

Lori introduced the board of directors.

Motion: Approve the agenda for the annual meeting.

Moved: Dan Warner Seconded: David Larson

Motion passed.

President Lori Maude presented the announcement of the annual meeting that was printed in the October Gelbvieh World.

President Lori Maude called for additions or corrections to the 2023 annual meeting minutes. Lori submitted one correction to the minutes. The list of retiring directors states “Dan Warner” as retiring. That needs corrected to “Dan McCarty” as retiring.

Motion: Approve the 2023 annual meeting minutes as corrected.

Moved: Jim DeGeer Seconded: Gregg Hartman

Motion passed.

Election of the 2024-2025 Board of Directors. There are seven candidates for five positions. President Lori Maude announced the ballot inspectors for the election, including Jeff Proctor, Jeanne Rankin, and LD Witt. Lori then asked candidates to speak, including Tanner Aherin, Zack Butler, a video entry from Mark Crane who was unable to attend, Gregg Hartman, Stuart Jarvis, John Shearer, and Mark Stock. Lori read article IV, paragraph D of the AGA By-Laws to the meeting attendees. Lori then opened the ballots for submission.

AGA Annual Member Meeting

Friday, December 6, 2024 • 10:30 a.m. CST

Crown Plaza Downtown | Kansas City, Missouri

MEETING MINUTES (CONTINUED)

Lori called forward AGJA President Jaycie Forbes to give an update on the junior association. AGF President Brian Dunn gave an update on the American Gelbvieh Foundation. He introduced the AGF Board Members in attendance and recognized Dr. Glenn Wehner for his years of service on the board. He then asked for a moment of silence for board members Jacky Leonhardt and Bob Hart who both served on the AGF board for their years of commitment. Brian outlined the upcoming scale & rail contest and the sale credits available along with the National Show in Denver in January. He also thanked the attendees for the successful tie sale at the awards banquet the previous night.

Chair Gary Felger gave a review of the Breed Improvement Committee motions. Motion: Approve the Breed Improvement Committee meeting report.

Moved: Brian Dunn Seconded: David Larson Motion passed.

Chair Mark Covington gave a review of the Breed Promotion Committee motions. Motion: Approve the Breed Promotion Committee meeting report.

Moved: William McIntosh Seconded: Justin Taubenheim Motion passed.

Chair Dan Warner gave a review of the National Sale Committee motions. Motion: Approve the National Sale Committee meeting report.

Moved: Greg Anderson Seconded: Garrett Teeter Motion passed.

Chair William McIntosh gave a review of the Finance Committee motions. Motion: Approve the Finance Committee meeting report.

Moved: Gregg Hartman Seconded: Mark Stock Motion passed.

Chair Gregg Hartman gave a review of the National Show Committee motions. Motion: Approve the National Show Committee meeting report.

Moved: Jared Nowack Seconded: Garrett Teeter Motion passed.

Chair Tom Vehige gave a review of the Rules and Bylaws Committee motions. Motion: Approve the Rules and Bylaws Committee meeting report.

Moved: David Larson Seconded: Dan Warner Motion passed.

AGA Annual Member Meeting

Friday, December 6, 2024 • 10:30 a.m. CST

Crown Plaza Downtown | Kansas City, Missouri

MEETING MINUTES (CONTINUED)

President Lori Maude thanked all committee members and chairs for their time and efforts. She then called for any additional unfinished business. There was none.

President Lori Maude called for any new business. There was none.

Motion: Ratify the actions of the AGA Board of Directors for 2024.

Moved: Dr. Glenn Wehner

Seconded: Dan Warner

President Lori Maude noted that there was one negative vote cast.

Motion passed.

President Lori Maude announced that two of the Kansas candidates are tied and there needs to be a run-off between Tanner Aherin and John Shearer. She then introduced the newly elected AGA Board of Directors members, including Mark Stock and Stuart Jarvis, as well as the re-elected directors Gregg Hartman and Zack Butler.

President Lori Maude opened the ballots for submission in the run-off election. Lori then announced the results of the re-election for the fifth open board member position. The fifth newly elected AGA Board of Directors member is John Shearer.

Vice President David Larson thanked President Lori Maude for her extended work this past year and her commitment to the association.

President Lori Maude asked for a motion to adjourn.

Motion: Motion to adjourn at 12:42pm.

Moved: Tom Vehige

Motion passed.

Seconded: LD Witt

December 3-5,

AGA Board of Directors Candidates

AGA Board of Directors Candidates

Dalton Bennett Red House, Virginia

I am very honored to be nominated as a candidate for the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Board of Directors. Along with my dad, Jim, and his two brothers, Paul and Brian, we own and operate Knoll Crest Farm in Red House, Virginia. We have Gelbvieh, Balancer®, Angus and Hereford cattle, and market about 450 bulls annually. I have been responsible for the breeding of our Gelbvieh and Balancer herds since 2014 and have truly found a passion for the breed. My wife Monica and I are blessed to live on the farm with our three daughters, Kennedy, Hadley, and Colyer.

I graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Crop and Soil Science in 2013 and came directly home to work on our farm. During that time, I have served on the Virginia Angus Association board of directors, our county Farm Bureau board, as well as President of our local cattlemen’s association. Currently, I sit on the leadership council for a regional university agricultural research station and serve as past chairman of the Virginia Beef Council. All these experiences have taught me valuable lessons not just about the industry but more importantly about the people involved in agriculture. Gelbvieh cattle have been a major part of my family’s history and success. Early on, my grandfather saw the advantages of adding Gelbvieh to our then all Hereford seedstock operation and we were one of the first breeders to bring a herd east of the Mississippi River in 1981. I believe that the stories of how they bought those cattle and got them back home over a span of a few years are some of the family’s favorite to tell. We have enjoyed a lot of success in the breed over the years, and I look forward to being a part of the breed’s success in the future.

I believe the Gelbvieh breed is well positioned for a larger chunk of the market share in the near future. As I listen to bull customer needs, I hear a large demand for what Gelbvieh does well. As we continue to try to add carcass weight and keep mature cow weights in check, I think Gelbvieh may well be the breed best suited to walk that very difficult tightrope. I hope to have the opportunity to bring my somewhat unique viewpoint as a multi-breed, eastern breeder to a board of directors that I hear is already doing an amazing job.

AGA Board of Directors Candidates

J.J. Boehler Orleans, Nebraska

Thank you to the nominating committee for considering me as a candidate for the AGA Board of Directors.

Cows — especially Gelbvieh — are my passion. I’ve been an AGA member since July 25, 1988, and am proud to have witnessed the association’s many achievements. I have enthusiastically promoted the breed to anyone interested in building a quality cowherd.

My son, Joe, and I operate roughly 100 mostly Balancer® cows and another 20 Angus cows, retaining 15-20 bulls each year to serve our long-time customers within a 25-mile radius. My daughter, Kerry and son-in-law Brandon Spence, have established their own registered Gelbvieh herd, and Kerry currently serves as president of the Gelbvieh Association in Nebraska.

I’ve had the pleasure of helping several families get started with Gelbvieh and working with many talented junior members.

I am honored to be considered for the board, and if elected, I will take the position very seriously and work to advance the breed and support our members.

AGA Board of Directors Candidates

Gary Carlisle Redmond, Utah

It is a true honor to be nominated for a position on the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Board of Directors.

As a fifth-generation rancher, my roots in agriculture run deep. In 1996, I started Carlisle Excavating as a way to help supplement my love of cattle during leaner times. Building and running a business from the ground up has taught me valuable lessons in hard work, resilience, and leadership — qualities I strive to carry into every aspect of ranching and community involvement.

My wife, Susan, and I have worked side by side for over 30 years, raising not only a family, but also a farm and ranch we are proud of. We’ve been blessed with a large and growing family, including 23 grandchildren, who are the joy of our lives.

My journey with Gelbvieh cattle began in 2004, when I traveled to Loveless Gelbvieh with the intention of purchasing two heifers. It didn’t take long to convince me this was a great breed. My trailer had room for ten, but somehow, we made it home with twelve. Since then, my passion for the breed has only grown. Today, our ranch, the YJ Mountain Ranch, runs 120 registered Gelbvieh, with a mix of purebred and Balancer® cattle, along with 100 commercial cows. I continue to be impressed by the maternal strength, efficiency, and overall performance of Gelbvieh cattle. The crossbreeding potential with Balancers has especially intrigued me—using Angus and Gelbvieh genetics combined to maximize heterosis.

I’ve been a committed participant in the Pot of Gold Bull Sale for over 15 years, where I’ve not only seen strong success but also formed lifelong friendships and industry connections. I have also been honored to showcase the genetics of Gelbvieh cattle in numerous venues, including the Utah State Fair since 2007, the Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE), and the National Western Stock Show (NWSS). For the past five years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as President of the Utah/Idaho Gelbvieh Association, where I’ve worked to support breeders across our region and help promote the breed.

If elected to the Board, I would be honored to be an asset by bringing representation from the western region of cattlemen, helping to ensure that the voice and challenges of our area are part of the conversation moving forward. I would also like to help promote the Gelbvieh breed to commercial cattlemen and help them understand the profitability and long-term benefits Gelbvieh genetics bring to their herds.

Thank you for your consideration.

AGA Board of Directors Candidates

Christina Dockter Medina, North Dakota

Thank you to the nominating committee for asking me to run for the AGA Board of Directors. I am humbled and honored by their consideration.

My husband, Dwight, and I purchased our first Gelbvieh heifers in 1991 and have been committed to the Gelbvieh breed ever since. We own and operate Golden Buckle Gelbvieh of Medina, North Dakota. We run over 300 head of cows with a majority of them being purebred Gelbvieh. Our family consists of four grown children and their families: Bailey, Cheyenne, Cierra and Dalton, who all continue to be active in the agriculture and livestock industry.

While our children were growing up, we exhibited cattle at the National Western Stock Show in Denver and Agribition in Canada. After hosting a production sale for a number of years, we moved to marketing our bulls and females by private treaty.

Our family believes in the future of agriculture by not only living it but also investing in the future of youth through FFA, 4-H and the American Junior Gelbvieh Association (AGJA). I was a 4-H leader for 23 years and the North Dakota Junior Gelbvieh Association leader for 18 years along with serving on the North Dakota FFA Foundation board.

We have been members of the AGA since 1993. I have served on the Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Futurity board and been active in the North Dakota Gelbvieh Association, having served on the board along with being the sale committee chair and spearheading the marketing our association does utilizing the Gelbvieh Regional Advertising Program (GRAP).

A common-sense approach is used on our operation for breeding and culling decisions resulting in a sound, productive herd. Chasing trends and extremes has never been a priority in our operation. Our cows don’t receive special treatment and are expected to be productive cows in our harsh North Dakota winter climate.

We are in an exciting time in the beef business and I am committed to helping make the Gelbvieh breed a top contender as the breed of choice. The Gelbvieh breed has so much to offer and we need to make sure we are in the forefront in all aspects of the beef industry.

Thank you for your consideration and I would appreciate your vote.

AGA Board of Directors Candidates

David Larson Clearbrook, Minnesota

It’s been a great privilege to serve on the AGA Board of Directors these last three years, and I feel very fortunate to be asked to run for a second term. In my time on the board, I’ve served as Vice President and as Breed Improvement Committee Chairman. To this point, my experience has had its ups and downs, but I feel as a Board, we’ve accomplished some really good things. However, we still have much work ahead of us to get the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed to where it needs to be and I hope to provide as much as I can to get us there.

Some background about me, my wife Calli and I, in partnership with my brother Dan and his wife Nicole, own and operate Larsons Lost River Livestock in northwest Minnesota. My wife and I have four children – Sawyer (7) and Reese (5) and year-old twins Hatti and Hayes. We live at the main farm where I grew up and my kids are the fifth generation to live in our old farmhouse that my greatgrandfather built. My dad, Mark, and my other brother, Matt, are also involved with the farm, so we are very much a family operation with deep ties to the land and our local community.

My dad first started using Gelbvieh genetics via AI in 1985 and the calves produced on a mostly Hereford cow base were a revelation at the time; Gelbvieh cattle have remained the backbone of our herd ever since. I came back to the farm full time in 2014, after four years at NDSU majoring in Ag Economics and Animal Science and in the past decade, my family has made a significant push to expand our operation to support three families. We hold a production sale in late-February where we market 70 yearling bulls and 50 bred females. We also market some of our top end bred females through several consignment sales and in any given year we sell 150-200 feeder calves. In the next six months, we plan to break ground on a 500 head feedyard with plans to expand that as well. With both the seedstock and commercial sectors as part of our operation, we strive to produce sound, functional, attractive cattle that will succeed in both groups for us and our customers.

If re-elected to the AGA Board of Directors, I will strive to use my experiences to guide my thoughts and opinions but also try my best to represent the wishes of the rest of the membership. I’m always eager to hear from other breeders and their thoughts and opinions matter greatly to me. I would sincerely appreciate your vote, and I look forward to seeing everyone in Nashville.

AGA Board of Directors Candidates

Brent Overmiller

Smith Center, Kansas

Hello, I am Brent Overmiller from Smith Center, Kansas. My family has been involved with the Gelbvieh breed since 1984. My wife, Brittany and two sons, Hudson and Cooper, are in a joint operation with my parents as well as my brother, Kelly and his family. We run over 600 cows, 250 registered with the AGA and have a farming operation as well. Our annual production sale in February, features 18–22 month old bulls as well as commercial replacement heifers. I am currently finishing out my third year on the AGA board, second as the secretary.

There has not been a more exciting time in my life as a beef producer than what we are experiencing now. A forecasted extended peak in the cattle cycle, weekly record-breaking calf prices, and the unknown in the beef industry as they try to predict the future size of the beef cow herd in the United States makes it exciting. Still, some fear comes with all the uncertainty. Let’s be honest though, what rancher ever described their life as boring?

Serving as a board member of the AGA has also been an exciting time for me, personally. The first year was more about understanding the role of the AGA from the association side and realizing the role of the board. The second year brought a whirlwind in the search for a new executive director. Year three has really combined the excitement of the industry with the excitement of the AGA as we strategize to grow our footprint as a breed. We know we have the best female and the current demand for larger carcasses plays into our strength as cattle that keep gaining weight without sacrificing yield.

I would be honored to serve a second term on the board of directors and work to continue, increase, and see the things we have started play out over the next three years. I have a desire to be aggressive and push the association to build demand for Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle. We all know the advantage of the Gelbvieh breed, it’s time we strive to prove and promote how outstanding these cattle are.

AGA Board of Directors Candidates

Josh Phillips Lathrop, Missouri

It truly is an honor to be asked to run for the American Gelbvieh Association Board of Directors. I own and operate JGP Gelbvieh along with my wife, Cassie, our two sons, Jace and Cooper, and my parents, Mike and Toni Shrewsbury. We are located in Lathrop, Missouri, which is about 40 miles north of Kansas City. Our operation consists of around 150 Gelbvieh, Balancer®, and commercial cows. We use an aggressive AI and ET program focused on producing high-quality, productive cattle that work in the real world.

We got started in the Gelbvieh breed around 1990 when my parents purchased two red Gelbvieh bulls from the Double F Ranch to service our primarily Angus-type commercial cowherd. From that very first calf crop, we saw added performance and pounds and knew we wanted more. My first show heifer came from one of those first matings, and that is how my Gelbvieh herd was started in 1992. That very first heifer raised the Reserve National Champion Female at the National Western Stock Show in 1996. Throughout the 90s and early 2000s, I was an active member of American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA). Serving first as the Junior Ambassador and then on the AGJA Board of Directors for two terms. During my time on the board, I served as President, Vice President, and Ex-Officio. Within the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA), I have served on the National Sale Committee for the last four years. I am a member of the Heart of America Gelbvieh Association where I am currently serving on the board of directors

I attended the University of Missouri from 2000-2004, majoring in Agricultural Education with minors in Ag Economics and Animal Science. Upon graduation, I moved to Georgia and managed TJB Gelbvieh for a few years. Working for The Bicketts allowed me to experience the Gelbvieh breed on a whole other level. I look back on my time at TJB fondly and appreciate all the opportunities, experiences, and friendships gained while I was there.

It’s an exciting time to be in the Beef Industry! Record-high prices are nice to see and hopefully will stay around for a while. If elected to the board, I will work to help to add value to our cattle and promote our breed as the Continental Breed of Choice. I also am a big believer in our junior program, as those young people are the future of our breed.

In closing, I am passionate about promoting the Gelbvieh breed and our people. The Board of Directors has always been filled with breeders whom I have respected, and I do not take this nomination lightly. Thanks again for your consideration.

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December 3-5, 2025 | Margaritaville Hotel Nashville

Convention Speakers

AGA Convention Speakers

Dr. Dale R. Woerner Texas Tech University

The Opening General Session of the 55th Annual American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) National Convention will kick-off at the Margaritaville Hotel Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. with keynote speaker, Dr. Dale Woerner, Cargill Endowed Professor of Sustainable Meat Science at Texas Tech University. Worner will be presenting his keynote titled, “Red Meat Yield – A New Era”. The keynote will discuss how advancements in technology and new research are leading the beef industry in a new direction for red meat yield, and the industry need to be prepared to adapt cattle genetics and management to meet new incentives.

Dr. Dale R. Woerner is the Cargill Endowed Professor of Sustainable Meat Science in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences at Texas Tech University, He earned both his B.S. (2003) and M.S. (2005) degrees in Animal Science from Texas Tech University, followed by a Ph.D. in Animal Science with a focus on Meat Science from Colorado State University in 2009. Dr. Woerner served as a faculty member at Colorado State University for nine years before joining the faculty at Texas Tech University in 2018. Over his career, he has secured more than $15 million in industry-funded research and has published over 300 scholarly works, including peer-reviewed manuscripts and technical reports in the field of meat science.

Dr. Troy Rowan University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture

Dr. Troy Rowan is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. Troy grew up on a purebred Charolais operation in Southwest Iowa and has remained engaged in the beef industry since. He joined Tennessee’s faculty in 2021, where his research program is interested in developing genetic approaches to improve the efficiency of forage-based beef cattle production. He is interested in deploying novel genomic technologies across the beef industry and working to develop innovative new phenotypes for genetic evaluations. Troy’s extension work supports the Tennessee Master Beef Producer Program and other national organizations, including the Beef Improvement Federation and the US Roundtable for Sustainable Beef.

AGA Convention Speakers

Dr. Jordan Thomas University of Missouri

Dr. Jordan Thomas is a professor in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri. Dr. Thomas is a Missouri native and University of Missouri alumnus, having earned his Ph.D. in Animal Sciences in 2017. Dr. Thomas maintains an active applied research and teaching appointment focused on the management of forage-livestock systems. He coordinates the breeding program for research herds across the University of Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station, and he served as the State Cow-Calf Extension Specialist and program advisor to the ShowMe-Select Replacement Heifer Program until 2023. The primary research focus of the Thomas lab is reproductive management, with expertise in areas such as heifer selection and development, synchronization of the estrous cycle, timed artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and sex-selection technologies. Additionally, Dr. Thomas is a collaborating faculty member in the National Center of Applied Reproduction and Genetics, contributing to the interdisciplinary research and outreach efforts in the sustainable management of beef cattle production systems.

Blake Hojer Hojer Ranch

Blake Hojer is the manager and co-owner of Hojer Ranch, LLC located in Lake Preston, South Dakota. Established in 1991, by Alan and Pam Hojer with the purchase of 10 Gelbvieh cows, Hojer Ranch has strategically expanded to a diverse Seedstock and Feedlot operation consisting of 400 registered Gelbvieh cows and 1,000 head of cattle on feed annually. Priding himself on being part of a true second-generation family business, Blake has had to use unique and calculated decision making while navigating the growth of a newly established operation. In addition to raising Gelbvieh seedstock, the sourcing, breeding and development of commercial Gelbvieh-influenced females has become a primary part of the business. With the development of the “You Pick Em, We Breed Em” program, Blake has managed the breeding and development of over 6,000 Gelbvieh females over the past decade. These females have been sourced to ranches across the United States. Blake is a 2008 graduate of the University of South Dakota with a bachelor’s degree in education. Blake and his wife, Jennifer, reside in De Smet, South Dakota, and have four children: Jace, Jaden, Kaylee, and Brynn.

AGA Convention Speakers

Bill Tucker Tucker Family Farms

Bill Tucker is the owner and operator of Tucker Family Farms, a seventh-generation operation located in Amherst, Virginia. The original Polled Hereford herd added Angus cattle in the early 1970s and Gelbvieh in the early 1980s. They developed an additional line of Red Angus cattle in the early 1990s. Today, the rolling herd inventory is about 1,800 head with the complement of an additional 500 cows in a contract grower network. All males are finished and the carcass data, valuable for mating decisions, goes back forty years. Today the program, featured in Gelbvieh World in 1998, utilizes Gelbvieh, Angus, and Red Angus in their three primary composite lines. “Maternal Mamas”, “Power Blacks”, and “Target Reds” are each formulated for specific end product results and have been stabilized for thirty years. The “Professional Replacement Female Sale” is held in April and has topped the seven-state area sale average for the past twelve years. Bill Tucker was awarded the Commercial Producer of the Year Award by the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) in 2000. Largely as a result of that recognition, he is a frequent speaker on genetics and environment interactions, having spoken in 19 states. Currently, Bill serves nationally as a member of the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Breed Improvement Committee and as a member of the BIF board of directors. A 1983 graduate of Virginia Tech, Bill and his wife Claudia, have three daughters and three grandchildren.

Dr. Bob Weaber

Kansas State University & American Gelbvieh Association

Dr. Bob Weaber currently serves as Professor and Head, Eastern Kansas Research and Extension Centers at Kansas State University. Weaber initially joined the faculty of the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry at K-State in August of 2011 as the Cow-Calf Extension Specialist. He served as the faculty coordinator of K-State’s Purebred Unit on the faculty management team for K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute. Dr. Weaber serves as the Executive Director of the Beef Improvement Federation. The focus of his extension and research programs has been to broaden the availability, use and understanding of genetic selection tools as well as performance data collection schemes implemented by cattle producers. He grew up on a cow-calf operation in southern Colorado and went on to earn a BS in animal science followed by a Master of Agriculture degree in the Beef Industry Leadership Program at Colorado State University. He completed his doctoral studies in the Animal Breeding and Genetics Group at Cornell University. Previously, Weaber was Director of Education and Research at the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA). Today, Weaber serves as the AGA genetics consultant.

AGA Convention Speakers

Megan Underwood American

Gelbvieh Association

Megan Underwood currently serves as the AGA Communications Coordinator. In her role, Megan leads the communication efforts of the association, serves as the editor of Gelbvieh World and The Profit Picture, and assists the marketing team in the development and distribution of the national advertising campaign. She has a wealth of communication experience through many internships with industry-leading beef organizations and breed associations, as well as her previous positions with the AGA and American Hereford Association. In her previous tenure with the AGA, she led the Gelbvieh World editorial efforts to receive the Livestock Publications Council’s James Flanagan Award for the most improved publication. Megan resides in Campbellsville, Kentucky, on her family’s Polled Hereford seedstock and row crop operation. She received her bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences and Industry with a minor in Mass Communications and Journalism and a Professional Strategic Selling certificate from Kansas State University. She also received her master’s degree in Agricultural Education and Communication from K-State.

Dr. Andrew P. Griffith University of Tennessee

Andrew P. Griffith is a Professor and Extension Livestock Economist with the University of Tennessee. He started serving Tennessee producers in May 2012 after completing his Ph.D. at Oklahoma State University. Prior to earning his terminal degree, he earned a B.S. degree in Agriculture from Tennessee Tech University and a M.S. degree in Agricultural Economics at the University of Tennessee. He is originally from Hampshire, Tennessee where he and his family produce soybeans, corn, stocker cattle, and have a cow-calf operation. His program has focused on price risk management strategies for both the input and output markets of stocker and feeder cattle. In addition, his program has included livestock production economics and forage production economics.

AGJA & AGF

2025 American Gelbvieh Junior Association Annual Report

The American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) enjoyed a year of momentum and meaningful growth in 2025. In January, we concluded the Annual Donation Heifer Fundraiser with the drawing during the 2025 American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) National Sale at the National Western Stock Show. A heartfelt thank you to Beastrom Ranch for once again donating the heifer. This fundraiser remains vital to our junior programs and helps fuel opportunities for members nationwide.

Spring brought a successful AGJA Online Auction on SC Online Sales. Thanks to generous donors, bidders and promoters, the auction raised more than $8,000 to support junior activities for the year. In March, we welcomed Martha Moenning as the AGA Member and Youth Activities Coordinator.

Show season kicked off with the “Out of the Park” Classic Eastern Regional in Bardstown, Kentucky on May 24–25 and the Western Regional in Seward, Nebraska on May 31–June 1. These regional shows helped set the stage for the highlight of our year, the AGJA Grand Ole Gelbvieh Junior Classic in Lebanon, Tennessee. Hosted June 23–27 in collaboration with the Tennessee Gelbvieh Association and the Tennessee Junior Gelbvieh Association, the AGJA Junior Classic brought approximately 150 exhibitors and more than 200 head of cattle to Lebanon. The week celebrated competition, friendship and growth. The All-Around Heifer, generously provided by Boehler Gelbvieh of Nebraska, was awarded to this year’s high-point all-around exhibitor, Kole Brooks. Junior nationals also included AGJA’s annual meeting and elections where the new board was elected and Hadlee Ketcherside was selected as the 2025–2026 AGJA Ambassador.

The 2025–2026 AGJA Board of Directors is led by Gentry Warner of Nebraska as President. Braxton Murray of Oklahoma serves as Vice

President. Teagan Butterfield of Nebraska serves as Vice President of Leadership. Isabel Lowe of Missouri serves as Secretary and Madalynn Johnson of Arkansas serves as Treasurer. Serving with them are Cody Brown of Kansas, Corbin Lowe of Kansas, Lincoln Martin of Kansas and Justine Pope of Nebraska. We extend deep gratitude to retiring board members Jaycie Forbes, Lily Judd, Sadie Morris and Jaylea Pope for their service and leadership.

A highlight of the junior classic was recognizing outstanding fundraising efforts through the generosity of September Farms. Kole Brooks, Owen Spencer and Camden Cooper were acknowledged as top raffle ticket sellers for their exceptional work. Their efforts, and those of all participants, keep the donation heifer raffle one of AGJA’s most impactful fundraisers.

In July eight AGJA members attended the International Genetics Solutions (IGS) Summit in Philadelphia where they expanded their leadership skills and connected with peers across the beef industry. In September the newly elected board met in person to map out priorities for 2026. Their session focused on strengthening membership opportunities and improving events that create lasting memories and leadership growth for juniors. These exciting additions and enhancements to our events and activities will be announced soon. Expect new opportunities for members to serve and compete, and renewed efforts to broaden participation across the country.

Reflecting on 2025 we celebrate successful fundraising, a fun show season, meaningful leadership transitions and a community that continues to invest in youth. Thank you to every exhibitor, family, volunteer, donor and sponsor who made this year possible. With a motivated board and engaged membership we look forward to building on this momentum and making 2026 an even more memorable year for Gelbvieh youth.

2025 American Gelbvieh Foundation Annual Report

This last year was marked with the continuation and enhancement of several of the successful programs the American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) has developed and supported over the years.

Regarding the junior program, the AGF continues to support $4,000 in long standing scholarships given to American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) members. With a change in format this year, the announcement of scholarship winners will be made at the 2025 American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) National Convention. The AGF scholarship committee was pleased with the quality and record number of junior members who applied for the scholarships. Additionally, the AGF continued their longstanding sponsorship of the awards banquet at the AGJA Grand Ole Gelbvieh Junior Classic held in Lebanon, Tennessee.

The 2025 Steer Challenge was once again held at Kinsley Feeders with participating breeders feeding around 100 head. This year a junior component was added to the contest in conjunction with AGJA. The foundation is excited to involve the next generation in the cattle feeding and carcass data collection portion of the industry. The cattle industry has enjoyed one of the best years in history and those who participated in the contest enjoyed record returns for maintaining ownership through harvest as well as the cattle performing well on the rail. The AGF board wants to thank Derek Martin and his crew for hosting the contest and the breeders who donated steers to the AGF. We continue to encourage breeders to participate and the delivery dates for the 2026 contest are December 8-12, 2025, to Kinsley Feeders located near Kinsley, Kansas.

In the AGF’s quest to support research and promote data gathering, we have held ‘constant’ with the financial support for the DNA testing cost of the cattle participating in the Carcass Data Collection Project. The foundation still has more

allocated dollars committed to this program for additional cattle. The foundation also continues the support of the Cow Power Female Genotyping Project by offering a $5 per head rebate for those committing to the project.

On the financial side of AGF, the assets had a growth year, but to truly elevate the programs of the AGF continued financial support is needed from Gelbvieh enthusiasts. The Foundation and our investment brokers are available for developing individual plans to support your foundation or individual interest.

In January the AGF hosted a successful sale credit auction at the National Western Stock Show. We thank the sale credit donors and those who purchased sale credits in support of the Foundation.

I truly appreciate those who have chosen to give of their valuable time and resources as we make efforts to continue to grow and improve the AGF and the breed. I would like to especially recognize Dr. Glenn Wehner for his years of commitment to the board and Tanner Aherin for leading the Steer Challenge trial. Also, thank you to the other board members and volunteers for their willingness to provide their time and talents to accomplish the board’s endeavors.

As a Gelbvieh breeder, member, or Gelbvieh enthusiast, I hope you will consider how you can participate in the activities and support of the American Gelbvieh Foundation.

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AGA Staff

American Gelbvieh Association Staff

Harold Bertz Executive Director

Bertz recently served as the chief operating officer of the American Royal in Kansas City. He previously worked for the Red Angus Association of America for nearly 10 years focusing on growing the acceptance of Red Angus cattle with commercial cow/calf producers and feedyards. The Bertz family farm near Mayview, Mo., has been in the family for seven generations. He and his wife, Melisa, are also involved with her family’s farm near Parker, Kansas. They have two grown children that are active in the beef industry.

Margo McKendree Office Manager

McKendree, a native of Lincoln, Nebraska, is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and holds a Bachelor of Science in organizational and relational communications, a degree she plans to put to work for AGA. In her office manager role, McKendree organizes and processes accounts payable and accounts receivable, assists members and AGA stakeholders with the AGA online registry, and assists the executive director in administrative tasks.

Tom Strahm

Commercial Marketing Director

Tom is a graduate of Kansas State University and has a wealth of beef industry experience, having spent time in several sectors of the industry including cattle procurement and cattle sales. He also has experience in the cow-calf sector having worked as herdsman on both commercial and seedstock cattle operations. In addition, Strahm also has experience in lending and finance after working as a loan officer for several years. In his role as commercial marketing director, Tom works toward creating feeder calf and commercial female marketing avenues for Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics while serving cow-calf producers and the entire beef industry. Tom also works with members to assist them in building Gelbvieh and Balancer bull demand. He and his wife Carrie live near Sabetha, KS and have three grown children.

American Gelbvieh Association Staff

Wess Anglin Commercial

Marketing Specialist

Wess grew up on his families’ commercial cow calf operation in Independence, Mississippi where he currently resides with his wife Laura and two daughters, Jolee and Jenna. Wess is a graduate of Mississippi State University and after graduation worked as an agriculture teacher/FFA advisor. Before joining AGA he was a county agent through Mississippi State Extension Service.

Megan UnderwoodCommunications Coordinator

Megan currently resides in Campbellsville, Kentucky, on her family’s Hereford seedstock and row crop operation. She received her bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences and Industry with a minor in Mass Communications and Journalism and a Professional Strategic Selling certificate from Kansas State University. She also received her master’s degree in Agricultural Education and Communication from K-State. Her thesis focused on the uses and gratifications of beef cattle breed association magazines for United States beef cattle producers. In her role, Megan leads the communication efforts of the association, serves as the editor of Gelbvieh World and The Profit Picture, and assists the marketing team in developing the national advertising campaign.

Malerie Markley

Malerie grew up in Sabetha, Kansas and currently resides with her husband and son in Bluffton, Ind. During her youth, she was actively involved in 4-H, which developed an interest in animal agriculture and the beef industry. Malerie graduated from Kansas State University in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural communications and journalism, as well as a minor in agribusiness. She then began her professional career at KSi Conveyors, Inc., a leading manufacturer of conveyors and seed handling equipment, as the marketing coordinator. In her current role as Gelbvieh Media Productions Coordinator, Malerie works part time and manages the design, layout and advertising for the Gelbvieh World and The Profit Picture publications. Her skills in communications and design are valuable assets to the AGA team for the promotion of Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics throughout the beef industry.

American Gelbvieh Association Staff

Martha Moenning Member and Youth Activities Coordinator

Martha grew up on her family’s diversified crop and livestock operation in southeast Minnesota. She showed cattle and was heavily involved in the American Junior Simmental Association where she served on the junior board for four years, including a year as president in 2021-2022. Martha attended Butler Community College and South Dakota State University where she was a contributing member of both highly competitive livestock judging teams. She has a background in event planning and educational program development with the National Swine Registry, American Royal Association, and the American Meat Science Association. As the Member and Youth Activities Coordinator for the American Gelbvieh Association, Moenning will leverage her previous experiences to provide juniors and members with impactful shows and events.

Sarah Mumm Performance Programs Manager

Sarah grew up on her family’s farm and ranch in Bertrand, Nebraska. She was heavily involved in 4-H and FFA showing cattle and horses. She received her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in May 2020. She was involved in the Sigma Alpha agricultural sorority and the Alpha Zeta national honor society. During college, she pursued many animal science related internships but she didn’t find her niche until she interned with the AGA in 2019. In her role, Sarah assists AGA members and customers with the AGA Online Registry Service, supports AGA data collection projects, helps members with DNA testing questions, and focuses on member education efforts.

Wayde Pickinpaugh DNA Services Coordinator

Wayde grew up in Columbus, Nebraska, on her family’s cow/calf and row crop operation. She was very involved with 4-H and FFA showing cattle, sheep, and hogs. She graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 2019 with a degree in Animal Science and minor in Grazing Livestock Systems. She received her Master’s degree in Ruminant Nutrition from North Dakota State University while serving as a research specialist at the Carrington Research Extension Center. As a family, Wayde, alongside her husband, Tyler and daughter Burns, own and operate Pickinpaugh Livestock, where they breed and market show lambs for junior exhibitors.

American Gelbvieh Association Staff

Shianna Ocken Registry Coordinator

Shianna grew up in South Whitley, Indiana, where she was an active 4-H member and FFA officer. She graduated from Purdue University with her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science with a concentration in Animal Agribusiness and a minor in Farm Management. During her time at Purdue, she was an active member of Block and Bridle. In her role, Shianna will assist members and customers with submitting data to the online registry service, create educational resources for AGA members, and work with the DNA department to organize the DNA sample storage library.

Camille HennerbergRegistry/DNA Services Specialist

Camille grew up on a dairy cow/calf and row crop farm just south of Diller, NE. Throughout elementary and high school she was involved in 4H and FFA showing cattle. She received my bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Northwest Missouri State University in May 2019. In her role with the AGA, she will assist members and customers with submitting data to the online registry service, and help with DNA related questions.

AGA & AGF Board of Directors

AGA Board of Directors

Executive Committee

President Dan Warner Beaver City, Neb. 308.962.6511 dan@warnerbeef.com

Vice President Stuart Jarvis Phillipsburg, Kan. 785.543.8120 bararrow@ruraltel.net

Treasurer Tom Vehige Billings, Mo. 417.444.2268

Secretary Brent Overmiller Smith Center, Kan. 785.282.0485 brento4532@hotmail.com

Directors

Greg “Bubba” Anderson Marion, N.C. 828.442.6869 grega1983@gmail.com

Zack Butler Milton, Tenn. 615.308.8628 butlercreek1952@aol.com

Mark Covington Montrose, Colo. 970.209.1956 covingc@hotmail.com

Troy Forbes DeSmet, S.D. 605.530.4764 forbes_gelbvieh@hotmail.com

Gregg Hartman Pueblo, Colo. 719.821.4762 grhartman@hotmail.com

David Larson Clearbrook, Minn. 218.766.3323 david.larson.lrl@gmail.com

William McIntosh Georgetown, Ky. 502.867.3132 wammb@aol.com

John Shearer Canton, Kan. 620.654.6507 circle_s@hometelco.net

Mark Stock Waukon, Iowa 563.568.6987 crookedcreek@q.com

Justin Taubenheim Amherst, Neb. 308.293.0692 j_tauby5@hotmail.com

Cory Voss Bruning, Neb. 402.768.8177 cvos98@gmail.com

2025 AGA Convention Notes

2025 AGA Convention Notes

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