Front row left to right: Wade Shafer, Tom Nelson, Ryan Thorson, Randy Moody, Steve Eichacker, Barry Wesner
Back row left to right: Doug Parke, Tim Clark, Chad Cook, Kent Brunner, Maureen Mai, Laren Trauernicht, Victor Guerra, Joe Hensgens, Dr. Gary Updyke, Chris Ivie, Brandon Callis
Mission Statement
The success of the American Simmental Association is dependent on our members' cattle making a significant genetic contribution to the beef industry. By utilizing the most advanced science, the highest priority is to maintain services and products which bring value to ASA members' customers.
Core Policies
| Science | Commitment to science and development of the most effective selection tools. Advance ASA in the industry. |
| Membership | Development, registration, and promotion of SimGenetics. |
| Youth | Support Junior programs. Guide the junior members and their programs to learn life skills, science and use the technology, and financial responsibilities. Involve the Foundation. |
| Collaboration | Commitment to partnerships with industry leaders and universities to advance research and science. Advancing selection tools, DNA-enhanced EPDs, and monitoring genetic defects. |
| Promotion | Promotion and marketing to enhance our members' market share. Ensure that SimGenetics continues to appeal to the commercial industry. |
| Data Growth | Offer the most advanced genetic evaluation services with the largest database regardless of breed. |
| Financial Stability | ASA will maintain sufficient financial reserves to ensure leadership in the beef industry, funds for continued research and development, and a thriving breed association. |
| Services | Offer programs relating to all beef production segments. Be leaders. Step outside traditional practices and offer opportunities for our members to grow in the industry. |
| Education | For advancement and profit for our members and their customers. |
2021
Jan 28-29 | March 15 | April 22-24 | June 21
2020
Jan 16-18 | February 26 | April 26 | May 15 | June 20 | July 6
2019
Jan 17 | April 26 | August 25-27 | October 8 | November 26 | December 28
2018
Jan 11 | April 20 | June 26 | August 27
2017
July 31 | September 18-20 | April 20 | April 4 | January 13
2016
December 6 | August 21-23 | July 16, 2016 | April 21, 2016 | January 15, 2016
2015
December 8 | November 23 | September 13 | May | April | March 31 | January 16 | January 7 | January 5
2014
September 9 | August 27 | May 29 | April 24-26 | January 14
Board Committees
Board Committees
Activities & Events - Luke Bowman, Staff
Tim Clark, Chairman
Chris Ivie
Doug Parke
Steve Eichacker
Victor Guerra
Joe Hensgens
Ryan Thorson
Barry Wesner
Breed Improvement - Jackie Atkins, Staff
Brandon Callis, Chairman
Randy Moody
Loren Trauernicht
Kent Brunner
Gary Updyke
Tom Nelson
Chad Cook
Barry Wesner
Growth & Development - Chip Kemp, Staff
Chris Ivie, Chairman
Randy Moody
Doug Parke
Tim Clark
Loren Trauernicht
Brandon Callis
Gary Updyke
Maureen Mai
Barry Wesner
Policies & Procedures - Sheldon Ross, Staff
Victor Guerra, Chairman
Steve Eichacker
Kent Brunner
Joe Hensgens
Tom Nelson
Chad Cook
Maureen Mai
Ryan Thorson
Barry Wesner
Simbrah - Luke Bowman, Staff
Randy Moody, Chairman
Doug Parke
Brandon Callis
Victor Guerra
Joe Hensgens
Tom Nelson
ASA Publication, Inc. Board - Rachel Endecott and Jackie Atkins, Staff
Doug Parke (Chairman) Brandon Callis (Vice-Chairman)
Barry Wesner
Randy Moody
Steve Eichacker
EVP Wade Shafer
Foundation Board - Linda Kesler, Wade Shafer, Darla Aegerter, Staff
Note: All terms expire on 12-31.
Scott Cowger (2021) (Chairman)
Aaron Owen (2020)
Holli Hatmaker (2020)
Mark Smith (2021)
Tonya Phillips (2021)
Cathy Eichacker (2021)
Brandi Karisch (2021)
Scott Cowger (2021)
Bob Mullion (2021)
Mike Stoltey (2022)
Greg Burden (2022)
Bill McDonald (2022)
Executive Committee - Linda Kesler, Staff
Barry Wesner. Chairman
Doug Parke, Vice-Chair
Steve Eichacker, Treasurer
Randy Moody
Brandon Callis
Wade Shafer (EVP)
Nominating Committee - Linda Kesler, Staff
Doug Parke, Chairman
Randy Moody
Tim Clark
Maureen Mai
Victor Guerra
Assets/Finance - Linda Kesler, Staff
Steve Eichacker, Treasurer/Chairman
Barry Wesner
Randy Moody
Chris Ivie
Victor Guerra
Rules & Bylaws, Annual Report, Financial Statements
Rules & Bylaws, Annual Report, Financial Statements
ASA Rules and Bylaws, April 2019
Board Officers
Board Officers
Chairman, Barry Wesner
Doug Parke
Treasurer, Steve Eichacker
Wade Shafer, EVP
Board of Trustees
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Barry Wesner (2023) Chairman 1821 W 700 S Chalmers, IN 219.863.4744 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Doug Parke (2024) Vice Chair 153 Bourbon Hills Dr. Paris, KY 40361 859.421.6100 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Randy Moody (2023) 811 Frank Hereford Rd. New Market, AL 35761 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Chris Ivie (2024) P.O. Box 264 Summertown, TN 38483 931.215.0316 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Steve Eichacker (2023) 445th Ave Salem, SD 57058 605.421.1152 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Kent Brunner (2023) 3559 Upland Rd Lost Springs, KS 785.466.6475 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Tim Clark (2024) 1999 18th ST NW Turtle Lake, ND 58575 701.799.7752 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Loren Trauernicht (2025) 901 E. Pine Road Wymore, NE 68466 402.230.0812 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Brandon Callis (2024) 26123 State HWY 152 Minco, OK 73059 979.204.1265 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Dr. Gary Updyke (2023) 107030 S. 4250 Road Checotah, OK 74426 918.843.3193 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Victor Guerra (2024) PO Box 92 Linn, TX 78563 956.607.5515 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Tom Nelson (2023) 5831 Highway 7 Wibaux, MT 59353 406.939.1252 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Chad Cook (2023) PO Box 174 Walsh, CO 81090 719.529.0564 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Maureen Mai (2025) 427 Peaceful Way Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 208.660.2726 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Ryan Thorson (2025) 207 3rd ST Glendive, MT 59330 406.694.3722 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Wade Shafer, Ph.D. Executive Vice President Bozeman, MT 59718 406-570-6795 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
