ASA Board of Trustees

15 June 2015

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 membership 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.

Meeting Minutes

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

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 - Steve McGuire, 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 - Linda Kesler, 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 - pvfghodges@yadtel.net

Mike Foreman

Cliff Orley

Fred Schutze

Erika Kenner

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

Annual Report

Financial Statements

Board Officers

Board Officers

Chairman, Gordon Hodges

Vice Chair, Tim Curran

Treasurer, Randy Moody

Wade Shafer, EVP

Trustee Application

Trustee Application

Download Trustee Application

Download Trustee Application Fillable PDF Form

Board of Trustees

Eastern Region


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.	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.

North Central Region

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.	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.
South Central Region

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.

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.
Western Region

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.	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.	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.	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.

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.