406.587.4531
   simmental@simmgene.com

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Front row left to right: Wade Shafer, Matt Aggen, Chad Cook, Victor Guerra, Quin LaFollette
Second row: Chris Ivie, Tim Clark, Doug Parke, Brandi Karisch, Brandon Callis, Joe Hensgens, Maureen Mai
Back row: Scott Trennepohl, Troy Marple, Ryan Thorson, Loren Trauernicht, Barry Wesner, Greg Burden

Our Mission

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 EPD, 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 of our members and their customers.
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Meeting Minutes

2023
Jan. 23-24     |      Feb. 21    |    Mar. 28 |     April 24-27     |     July 18


2022

Jan. 4 - 6      |    Feb. 21      |      April 12-14      |      June 21

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

Executive Committee

Board of Trustees

Doug Parke (2024)
Doug Parke (2024)Chairman

office@dpsalesllc.com

153 Bourbon Hills Dr.
Paris, KY 40361
859.421.6100

Chad Cook (2024)
Chad Cook (2024)Treasure

bridlebitsimm@gmail.com

PO Box 174
Walsh, CO 81090
719.529.0564

Ryan Thorson (2025)
Ryan Thorson (2025)

ryanthorson7@gmail.com

207 3rd ST
Glendive, MT 59330
406.694.3722

Chris Ivie (2024)
Chris Ivie (2024)Vice Chair

iviejc@usit.net

P.O. Box 264
Summertown, TN 38483
931.215.0316

Tim Clark (2024)
Tim Clark (2024)

Tim.Clark@hubbardfeeds.com

1999 18th ST NW
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
701.799.7752

Wade Shafer, PhD
Wade Shafer, PhDEVP

wshafer@simmgene.com

406.587.4531

Board of Trustees

Eastern Region

Doug Parke (2024)
Doug Parke (2024)
153 Bourbon Hills Dr.
Paris, KY 40361.
859.421.6100.
office@dpsalesllc.com
Chris Ivie (2024)
Chris Ivie (2024)
P.O. Box 264
Summertown, TN 38483
931.215.0316
iviejc@usit.net
Barry Wesner
Barry Wesner (2023)
1821 W 700 S
Chalmers, IN
219.863.4744
wesnerlivestock@yahoo.com
Brandi Karisch
Brandi Karisch (2026)
648 Polly Bell RD
Starkville, MS 39759
225.717.3324
mbkcattle@gmail.com
Scott Trennepohl
Scott Trennepohl (2026)
6591 W 625 N
Middletown, IN 47356
765.620.1700
sttrennepohl@yahoo.com

North Central Region

Tim Clark
Tim Clark ( 2024)
1999 18th ST NW
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
701.799.7752
Tim.Clark@hubbardfeeds.com
Chris Ivie (2024)
Loren Trauernicht (2025)
901 E. Pine Road
Wymore, NE 68466
402.230.0812
mtrauernicht@diodecom.net
Matt Aggen (2026)
Matt Aggen (2026)
27133 146th Street
Harmony, MN 55939
701.866.3544
mattaggen@hotmail.com
Troy Marple (2026)
Troy Marple (2026)
9450 Michaels RD
Westmoreland, KS 66549
785.250.0522
troy.j.marple@gmail.com

South Central Region

Barry Wesner
Brandon Callis (2024)
26123 State HWY 152
Minco, OK  73059
979.204.1265
callissteer@yahoo.com
Victor Guerra  (2024)
Victor Guerra (2024)
P.O. Box 92
Linn, TX 78563
956.607.5515
vgg03@aol.com
Joseph Hensgens(2025)
Joseph Hensgens (2025)
136 Deer Park LN
Rayne, LA 70578
985‐992‐9119
joehensgens@yahoo.com
Greg Burden (2026)
Greg Burden (2026)
890 VZ CR 2205
Canton, TX 75103
405.780.0372
greg.gbcattle@gmail.com

Western Region

Chad Cook (2023)
Chad Cook (2023)
P.O. Box 174
Walsh, CO 8109
719.529.0564
bridlebitsimm@gmail.com
Ryan Thorson (2025)
Ryan Thorson (2025)
207 3rd Street
Glendive, MT 59330
406.694.3722
ryanthorson7@gmail.com
Maureen Mai (2025)
Maureen Mai (2025)
427 Peaceful Way
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
208.660.2726
rymocattle@gmail.com
Quin LaFollette (2026)
Quin LaFollette (2026)
1476 HWY 14A
Powell, WY 82435
307.899.3553
Quin@Blacksummitcattle.com

ASA BoardCommittees

Activities & Events - Luke Bowman, Staff

Committee Chairman: Brandon Callis
Barry Wesner
Chris Ivie
Scott Trennepohl
Tim Clark
Troy Marple
Greg Burden
Maureen Mai
Doug Parke

Breed Improvement - Jackie Atkins, Staff

Committee Chairman: Ryan Thorson
Brandi Karisch
Loren Trauernicht
Matt Aggen
Victor Guerra
Joseph Hensgens
Chad Cook
Quin Lafollette
Doug Parke

Growth & Development - Chip Kemp, Staff

Committee Chairman: Chris Ivie
Barry Wesner
Scott Trennepohl
Loren Trauernicht
Troy Marple
Brandon Callis
Greg Burden
Ryan Thorson
Doug Parke

Policies & Procedures - Sheldon Ross, Staff

Committee Chairman: Victor Guerra
Brandi Karisch
Tim Clark
Matt Aggen
Joseph Hensgens
Chad Cook
Maureen Mai
Quin Lafollette
Doug Parke

Simbrah - Luke Bowman, Staff

Committee Chairman: Joe Hensgens
Brandi Karisch
Brandon Callis
Victor Guerra
Greg Burden
Chad Cook
Doug Parke

ASA Publication, Inc. Board - Jackie Atkins, Staff

Chip Kemp, ASA Publication Business Manager
Additional Staff Support: Lilly Platts, Editor; 
Kathy Shafer, Website Developer
 
Board Chairman: Chris Ivie 
Vice-Chairman: Tim Clark 
Chad Cook 
Ryan Thorson 
Doug Parke 
EVP Wade Shafer

Foundation Board - Linda Kesler, Wade Shafer, Mia Bayer, Staff

Note: All terms expire on 12-31.

Board Chairman: Chris Ivie 
Vice-Chairman: Tim Clark 
Chad Cook 
Ryan Thorson 
Doug Parke 
EVP Wade Shafer

Nominating Committee -Luke Bowman, Staff

Committee Chairman: Chris Ivie
Brandi Karisch 
Troy Marple 
Greg Burden 
Quin LaFollette

Assets/Finance - Linda Kesler, Staff

Committee Chairman: Chad Cook

Lead Staff Liaison: Linda Kesler, COO/Financial Operations, Wade Shafer, EVP Additional Staff Support: Chip Kemp, Director, ASA & IGS Commercial & Industry Development; Luke Bowman, Director, SimGenetics Development; Jackie Atkins, Director, Science and Educational Operations
Chris Ivie
Scott Trennepohl
Greg Burden
Doug Parke

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