Western Juniors Elected to National Board
 
 
National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members from across the country conducted business at the NJAA Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13-19 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Voting delegates elected six directors to serve a two-year term on the NJAA board of directors. The newly elected directors and the officers beginning their second year on the Board were announced during the awards ceremony on July 18.

Mallory Trosper, Hamilton, Mo., will serve as chairman. She is the daughter of Steve and Sandy Trosper and attends the University of Missouri, Columbia. Brandon Creamer, Montrose, Colo., was elected vice chairman. The Colorado State University student is the son of Jeff and Kathi Creamer.

Walt Stinson, Talbott, Tenn., will serve as communications director. The son of Robert and Jan Stinson, he attends Tennessee Tech University. Trey Davis, Doerun, Ga., is the Foundation director. He is the son of Bart and Paula Davis and attends Gainesville State College in Athens, Ga.

Bridget Driscoll, Williamsburg, Iowa, is the new leadership director. She is the daughter of Erle and Renee Driscoll, and attends Iowa State University. Ann Blumer, Chesnee, S.C., will serve as membership director. She is the daughter of Adam and Nancy Blumer and attends Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss.

This year, candidates from 14 states ran for the six open positions on the Board. Delegates cast their ballots for six candidates after each submitted an application, gave a presentation, answered impromptu questions and completed round-table interviews. A brief biography of the newly elected directors follows.

Ashlyn Carter has been active in the Indiana Junior Angus Association and has served on the Atlantic National Junior Council. Ashlyn is the daughter of Sam Carter, Julesburg, Colo., and Tamela Grabb, Noblesville, Ind. She will be a sophomore at Purdue University and is majoring in chemistry.

Christopher Cassady, Ancona, Ill., is the son of Debbie and Kevin Cassady. He will be a junior at Texas A&M University, where he will participate on the livestock judging team, while studying animal science with an emphasis in beef production. He is past-president of the Illinois Junior Angus Association.

Robert Myers, Yamhill, Ore., attends Oregon State University, where he studies animal science with a beef cattle option and is pursing a minor in agriculture business management. He is the son of Steve and Robin Myers. Robert has served in leadership positions both in the Oregon and Western States Junior Angus Associations.

Andrew Rogen, Brandon, S.D., is active in the South Dakota Junior Angus Association, and is currently serving his third year as president. He is the son of Dick and Shally Rogen. He will be a sophomore at South Dakota State University where he is pursuing a biology degree before attending Vet school.

Kirbe Schnoor, Chowchilla, Calif., is the daughter of Brad and Mindy Schnoor. She has been active in the California Junior Angus Association, where she has served as president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. She is studying political science at the California State University, Fresno.

Lindsay Waugh, Goodhue, Minn., attends North Dakota State University where she is studying animal science and equine studies. She is the daughter of Bruce and Lee Ann Waugh. Lindsay has been active in the Minnesota Junior Angus Association and currently serves as president.
The NJAA Board plans programs and events for nearly 11,000 NJAA members nationwide. For more information about the NJAA or to learn how to become involved, visit www.njaa.info. Junior programs are designed for those Angus youth under the age of 21.