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Front row left to right:  Chad Cook, Victor Guerra, Maureen Mai, Brandi Karisch, Tim Clark, and Chris Ivie
Second row: Ryan Thorson, Dr. Jon DeClerck, Scott Trennepohl, Mark Smith, Troy Marple, Matt Aggen, Greg Walthall, Greg Burden, and Quin LaFollette. Not pictured is Joe Hensgens and Loren Trauernicht.

Executive Committee

Board of Trustees

Ryan Thorson (2028)
Ryan Thorson (2028)Chairman

ryanthorson7@gmail.com

207 3rd ST
Glendive, MT 59330
406.694.3722

Scott Trennepohl (2029)
Scott Trennepohl (2029)Vice Chair

sttrennepohl@yahoo.com

6591 W 625 N
Middletown, IN 47356
765.620.1700

Greg Burden (2029)
Greg Burden (2029)Treasurer

greg.gbcattle@gmail.com

890 VZ CR 2205
Canton, TX 75103
405.780.0372

Chris Ivie (2027)
Chris Ivie (2027)

iviejc@usit.net

P.O. Box 264
Summertown, TN 38483
931.215.0316

Greg Walthall (2027)
Greg Walthall (2027)

gregwalthall@gmail.com

1051 NE 500 Rd
Windsor, MO 65360
660.525.9921

Jon DeClerck, PhD
Jon DeClerck, PhDEVP

jdeclerck@simmgene.com

309.582.4555

Our Vision

The American Simmental Association believes the best way to serve its members, its members’ customers and the beef industry is through continual improvement and use of genetic and associated technologies. As such, the Association will continue to be a worldwide leader in the development and integration of these technologies for the beef industry. 
 
The Association will initiate and foster relationships with like-minded entities to enhance our ability to achieve this objective. The Association will be widely recognized as having an unyielding commitment to scientific principles and as a hub for the industry's most progressive seed stock producers — an organization that is extremely cooperative with all facets of the industry and tirelessly devoted to the success of its members and its 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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2024
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2023
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2022

Jan. 4 - 6      |    Feb. 21      |      April 12-14      |      June 21       |     August 28
2021

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2020

Jan 16-18      |    February 26     |    April 26     |    May 15     |    June 20     |    July 6

 

Board of Trustees

Eastern Region

Chris Ivie (2027)
Chris Ivie (2027)
P.O. Box 264
Summertown, TN 38483
931.215.0316
iviejc@usit.net
Mark Smith (2027)
Mark Smith (2027)
304 Moeller Rd
Picayune, MS 39466
601-310-6695
smith5785@bellsouth.net
Brandi Karisch
Brandi Karisch (2029)
648 Polly Bell RD
Starkville, MS 39759
225.717.3324
mbkcattle@gmail.com
Scott Trennepohl
Scott Trennepohl (2029)
6591 W 625 N
Middletown, IN 47356
765.620.1700
sttrennepohl@yahoo.com

North Central Region

Tim Clark
Tim Clark ( 2027)
1999 18th ST NW
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
701.799.7752
Tim.Clark@hubbardfeeds.com
Loren Trauernicht (2028)
Loren Trauernicht (2028)
901 E. Pine Road
Wymore, NE 68466
402.230.0812
mtrauernicht@diodecom.net
Chris Nicholson (2029)
Chris Nicholson (2029)
6235 23rd Ave SE
Kintyre, ND 58549
701-391-6904
cnn2005@hotmail.com
Chris Effling (2029)
Chris Effling (2029)

Highmore, South Dakota
605-769 0142
keffling@gmail.com

South Central Region

Victor Guerra (2027)
Victor Guerra (2027)
P.O. Box 92
Linn, TX 78563
956.607.5515
vgg03@aol.com
Joseph Hensgens(2028)
Joseph Hensgens (2028)
136 Deer Park LN
Rayne, LA 70578
985‐992‐9119
joehensgens@yahoo.com
Greg Burden (2026)
Greg Burden (2029)
890 VZ CR 2205
Canton, TX 75103
405.780.0372
greg.gbcattle@gmail.com
Greg Walthall
Greg Walthall (2027)
1051 NE 500 Rd
Windsor, MO 65360
660.525.9921
gregwalthall@gmail.com

Western Region

Chad Cook (2027)
Chad Cook (2027)
P.O. Box 174
Walsh, CO 8109
719.529.0564
bridlebitsimm@gmail.com
Ryan Thorson (2028)
Ryan Thorson (2028)
207 3rd Street
Glendive, MT 59330
406.694.3722
ryanthorson7@gmail.com
Maureen Mai (2024)
Maureen Mai (2029)
427 Peaceful Way
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
208.660.2726
rymocattle@gmail.com
Quin LaFollette (2026)
Quin LaFollette (2029)
1476 HWY 14A
Powell, WY 82435
307.899.3553
Quin@Blacksummitcattle.com

ASA BoardCommittees

Activities & Events
Staff Liaison Mia Bayer, Director, Youth and Foundation Manager

Committee Chairman: Brandi Karisch

Chris Ivie

Mark Smith

Chris Effling

Victor Guerra

Joseph Hensgens

Greg Burden

Greg Walthall

Ryan Thorson 

Breed Improvement
Staff Liaison: Jackie Atkins, PhD

Committee Chairman: Quin LaFollette
Scott Trennepohl

Tim Clark

Loren Trauernicht

Chris Nicholson

Chad Cook

Maureen Mai

Ryan Thorson

Growth & Development
Staff Liaison: Ben Crites

Committee Chair: Maureen Mai
Chris Ivie

Brandi Karisch

Mark Smith

Tim Clark

Victor Guerra

Joseph Hensgens

Greg Burden

Chad Cook

Ryan Thorson

Policies & Procedures
Staff Liaisons: Sheldon Ross & Molly Diefenbach

Committee Chairman: Mark Smith
Scott Trennepohl

Loren Trauernicht

Chris Effling

Chris Nicholson

Greg Walthall

Ryan Thorson

Simbrah Committee:
Staff Liaison: Elizabeth Dressler

Committee Chairman: Joseph Hensgens
Chris Ivie

Brandi Karisch

Mark Smith

Victor Guerra

Greg Burden

Greg Walthall

Ryan Thorson

ASA Publication, Inc. Board
Staff Liaison; Callie Cooley

Board Chairman: Scott Trennepohl
Greg Walthall

Greg Burden

Chris Ivie

Ryan Thorson

EVP; Jon DeClerck, PhD


Foundation Board
Mia Bayer and Jon DeClerck, PhD

Note: All terms expire on 12-31.
Chris Ivie, Chairman

Chris Beins

Cathy Eichacker

Lori Eberspacher

Scott Cowger

Kelly Schmidt

Adrianne Trennepohl

Carrie Horman

David Clanton

Jill Harke

Nominating Committee
Staff Liaisons: Luke Bowman & Sheldon Ross

Committee Chairman: Scott Trennepohl
Chris Ivie

Tim Clark

Victor Guerra

Chad Cook

Assets/Finance
Staff Luke Bowman & Jon DeClerck, PhD

Committee Chairman: Greg Burden
Scott Trennepohl

Loren Trauernicht

Quin LaFollette

Ryan Thorson


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