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
Steve Eichacker, Chairman
J W Brune
Tim Clark
Victor Guerra
Chris Ivie
Clay Lassle
Greg Walthall
Breed Improvement - Jackie Atkins, Staff
Tom Nelson, Chairman
Kent Brunner
Brandon Callis
Chad Cook
Tim Curran
Doug Parke
Gary Updyke
Barry Wesner
Growth & Development - Chip Kemp, Staff
Barry Wesner, Chairman
Brandon Callis
Tim Clark
Steve Eichacker
Tom Nelson
Doug Parke
Greg Walthall
Policies & Procedures - Sheldon Ross, Staff
J W Brune, Chairman
Kent Brunner
Chad Cook
Tim Curran
Victor Guerra
Chris Ivie
Clay Lassle
Gary Updyke
Simbrah - Luke Bowman, Staff
Greg Walthall, Chairman
J W Brune
Brandon Callis
Victor Guerra
Tom Nelson
Doug Parke
Barry Wesner
ASA Publication, Inc. Board - Rachel Endecott and Jackie Atkins, Staff
Barry Wesner (Chairman) Steve Eichacker (Vice-Chairman) Randy Moody JW Brune Tom Nelson
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
Randy Moody. Chairman
Barry Wesner, Vice-Chair
Steve Eichacker, Treasurer
JW Brune
Tom Nelson
Wade Shafer (EVP)
Nominating Committee - Linda Kesler, Staff
Barry Wesner, Chairman
Chris Ivie
Brandon Callis
Steve Eichacker
Tom Nelson
Assets/Finance - Linda Kesler, Staff
Steve Eichacker, Treasurer/Chairman
Randy Moody
Barry Wesner
Victor Guerra
Chris Ivie
Rules & Bylaws, Annual Report, Financial Statements
Rules & Bylaws, Annual Report, Financial Statements
ASA Rules and Bylaws, April 2019
Board Officers
Board Officers

Chairman, Randy Moody

Vice Chair, Barry Wesner

Treasurer, Steve Eichacker

Wade Shafer, EVP
Board of Trustees

Eastern Region
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Randy Moody (2022) 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. |
Barry Wesner (2023) 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) 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. |
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North Central Region |
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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 3559 Upland Rd Lost Springs, KA 785.466.6475 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
JW Brune (2020) 414 E 700 Rd Overbrook, KS 785.865.6624 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Tim Clark (2023) 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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South Central Region |
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Brandon Callis (2023) 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 (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. |
Victor Guerra (2023) 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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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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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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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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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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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. |