ASA Board of Trustees
Front row left to right: Mike Foreman, Dr. Wade Shafer, Tom Hook, Erika Kenner, Gordon Hodges, Dr. Gary Updyke, Tim Curran, Cliff Orley, J.W. Brune.
Back row left to right: Tim Smith, Greg Walthall, Clay Lassle, Tom Nelson, Steve Eichacker, Jim Ligon, Randy Moody, Fred Schuetze (not pictured: John Griswold).
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. |
2019
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 - Rachel Endecott, Staff
Steve Eichacker, Chairman This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
J. W. Brune
Jim Ligon
Cliff Orely
John Griswold
Tim Smith
Tom Nelson
Clay Lassle
Breed Improvement - Jackie Atkins, Staff"
Tom Hook, Chairman This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
J. W. Brune
Tim Curran
Tim Smith
Clay Lassle
Tom Nelson
Cliff Orley
Fred Schuetze
Growth & Development - Chip Kemp, Staff
Mike Foreman, Chairman This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tim Curran
Randy Moody
Fred Schuetze
Gary Updyke
Greg Walthall
Fred Schuetze
Tom Hook
Erika Kenner
Policies & Procedures - Linda Kesler, Staff
Randy Moody, Chairman This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Erika Kenner
Gary Updyke
Jim Ligon
John Griswold
Greg Walthall
Steve Eichacker
Mike Forman
Simbrah - Luke Bowman, Staff
Jim Ligon, Chairman This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Fred Schuetze
John Griswold
Randy Moody
Tim Smith
Tim Curran
J.W. Brune
Greg Walthall
ASA Publication, Inc. Board - Rachel Endecott and Jackie Atkins, Staff
Tim Curran, Chairman, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Erika Kenner
Randy Moody
Gordon Hodges
Mike Forman
Foundation Board - Linda Kesler, Wade Shafer, Darla Aegerter, Staff
Note: All terms expire on 12-31.
Lori Eberspacher - Chairman
Mark Smith (2018) Tonya Phillips (2018) Bill McDonald (2019) Scott Cowger (2021) Emily Brinkman (2019) Greg Burden (2019) Holli Hatmaker (2020) Aaron Owen (2021) Cathy Eichacker (2021) Bob Mullion (2021) Brandi Karisch (2021) Mike Stoltey (2021)
Executive Committee - Linda Kesler, Staff
Gordon Hodges, Chairman This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tim Curran, Chairman-Elect
Randy Moody, Treasurer
Erika Kenner
Mike Forman
Wade Shafer (EVP)
Nominating Committee - Linda Kesler, Staff
Tim Curran, Chairman - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Assets/Finance - Linda Kesler, Staff
Randy Moody, Chairman This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Gordon Hodges
Tim Curran
Steve Eichacker
Tim Smith
Rules & Bylaws, Annual Report, Financial Statements
Rules & Bylaws, Annual Report, Financial Statements
ASA Rules and Bylaws, April 2019
Board Officers
Board Officers
Chairman, Gordon Hodges
Vice Chair, Tim Curran
Treasurer, Randy Moody
Wade Shafer, EVP
Board of Trustees
Eastern Region
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Gordon Hodges (2020) 1025 Pineview Farms Drive Hamptonville, NC 27020 336.469.0489 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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.
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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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Erika Kenner (2020) 440 6th Avenue SE Leeds, ND 58346 406.581.1188 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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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. |
Steve Eichacker (2020) 445th Ave Salem, SD 57058 605.421.1152 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
J.W. Brune (2022) 414 E 700 Road Overbrook, KS, 66524 785-8656624 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Fred Schuetze (2018) 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. |
Tim Smith (2019) PO Box 330 Giddings, TX 78942 512-587-7896 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Greg Walthall (2022) 1051 NE 500 Windsor, MO 65360 660.525.9921 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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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. |
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