ASA Board of Trustees
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 genetic evaluation services with the largest database regardless of breed. |
Financial Stability | ASA will maintain sufficient financial reserves to assure 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 or our members and their customers. |
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
Fred Schuetze, Chairman This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Barry Wesner
Steve Eichacker
Cliff Orely
John Griswold
JW Brune
Tom Hook
Gary Updyke
Breed Improvement - Jackie Atkins, Staff"
Tom Hook, Chairman This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
JW Brune
Steve Eichacker
Tom Nelson
Kent Brunner
Fred Schuetze
Gary Updyke
Mike Forman
Growth & Development - Chip Kemp, Staff
Mike Forman, Chairman This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Kent Brunner
Randy Moody
Tom Nelson
Greg Walthall
Gordon Hodges
Jim Ligon
Clay Lassle
Policies & Procedures - Sheldon Ross, Staff
Randy Moody, Chairman This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Barry Wesner
Jim Ligon
John Griswold
Greg Walthall
Cliff Orley
Gordon Hodges
JW Brune
Simbrah - Luke Bowman, Staff
Greg Walthall, Chairman This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Fred Schuetze
Jim Ligon
Randy Moody
Tom Nelson
Gary Updyke
JW Brune
Barry Wesner
ASA Publication, Inc. Board - Rachel Endecott and Jackie Atkins, Staff
Randy Moody (Chairman) JW Brune (Vice-Chairman) Tim Curran Steve Eichacker Fred Schuetze
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
Tim Curran, Chairman This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Randy Moody, Chairman-Elect
JW Brune, Treasurer
Steve Eichacker
Fred Schuetze
Wade Shafer (EVP)
Nominating Committee - Linda Kesler, Staff
Randy Moody, Chairman - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Assets/Finance - Linda Kesler, Staff
JW Brune, Chairman
Randy Moody
Tim Curran
Mike Forman
Jim Ligon
Rules & Bylaws, Annual Report, Financial Statements
Rules & Bylaws, Annual Report, Financial Statements
ASA Rules and Bylaws, April 2019
Board Officers
Board Officers

Chairman, Tim Curran

Vice Chair, Randy Moody

Treasurer, JW Brune

Wade Shafer, EVP
Board of Trustees

Eastern Region
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Randy Moody (2020) 811 Frank Hereford RD New Market, AL 35761 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Jim Ligon (2021) 1362 Dyer Creek Road Cookeville, TN 38501 931.510.3328 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Gordon Hodges Immediate Past Chairman Hamptonville, NC 336.469.0489 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Cliff Orley (2021) 1486 Mount Wilson RD Lebanon, PA 17042 717.269.0128 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Barry Wesner (2023) Chalmers, IN 219.863.4744 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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North Central Region |
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Tom Hook (2021) 11333 180th ST Tracy, MN 56175 507.829.5283 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. |
JW Brune (2020)
785.865.6624 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Kent Brunner Lost Springs, KA 785.466.6475 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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South Central Region |
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Fred Schuetze (2020) P.O. Box 968 Granbury, Texas 76048 817.894.0563 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Dr. Gary Updyke (2020) 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. |
John Griswold (2021) 5922 S Brush Creek Rd Stillwater, OK 74074 405.780.3300 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Western Region |
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Clay Lassle (2019) 42 Road 245 Glendive, MT 59330 406.939.1348 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Michael Forman (2022) 2451 Number 81 Rd Ellensburg, WA 98926 509-929-0312 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Tim Curran (2019) 1000 Cook Rd Ione, CA 95640 209-765-1815 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Tom Nelson (2020) 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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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. |