Committees

The Red Angus Association of America has a number of active committees. These committees exist to provide input to the staff and the Board, and represent one of our Association’s most valuable resources. All members are encouraged to contact the committee members with your ideas and suggestions. By working together we can continue to keep Red Angus the progressive, innovative breed association that has led the industry since its foundation in 1954.

2025 Committee Assignments

Mission: To effectively tell the Red Angus story using sound science and real-world beef production to advance the Red Angus Association of America as a trusted source of information and genetics for the beef industry.

Kay Klompien, Chair Email
Marc Schriefer Email
Anne Kimmey Email
Annette Steffen Email
Michael Watkins, BD Email
Erica Bianchi Email
Trisha Glassinger, Staff Email

 

Jason Anderson, BD, Chair Email
Rob Hess, BD Email
Clint Berry Email
Mary Ann Kniebel Email
CJ Blew Email
Tony Bryant Email
John Kriese Email
Kevin Miller Email
John Kriese Email
Paul Holton Email
Mark Nelson Email
Kelly Smith, Staff Email
Taylor Ohlde, Staff Email
Cory Peters, Staff Email

 

Stephanie Jung, BD, Chair Email
Craig Bieber, BD Email
Tena Ketchum Email
Kim Ford Email
Seth Leachman Email
Luke Larson Email
Halla Ramsey, Staff Email
Maclaine Mauney, Staff Email

Mission: The Breed Improvement Committee serves as the catalyst for developing and delivering tools designed to improve the genetics of Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced cattle. The committee relies upon the RAAA Strategic Plan, directives from the RAAA Board of Directors, and interaction with RAAA stakeholders for guidance in determining the areas of emphasis and prioritization. Resulting recommendations are presented to the RAAA Board of Directors for final approval and guidance for implementation.

Tony Ballinger, BD, Chair Email
Steven Rogers Email
Butch Schuler Email
Bob Morton Email
Donnell Brown Email
Daniel Mushrush Email
Joh Purviance Email
Marty Ropp Email
A.J. Knowles, Staff Email

Mission: Oversee the development and maintenance of the Association’s Bylaws so they are clear, concise, and effective in guiding the operation of the association; providing interpretation of its meaning when needed; and recognizing the need for amendment in order to keep the association current, relevant, and responsive to positive change.

Rob Hess, Chair, BD Email
Will Andres, BD Email
John Langdon Email
Bob Morton Email
Kim Ford Email
Dan Stickel Email
Bill McCann Email
Danny Osborn Email
Halla Ramsey, Staff Email
Aaron Kravig, BD, Chair Email
Peggy Bieber Email
Halla Ramsey, Staff Email
Lauren Weingardt, Staff Email
Tracey Koester, Staff Email
Kaitlyn Fulmer, Staff Email
Trisha Glassinger, Staff Email
Maclaine Mauney, Staff Email
Jeff Pettit, BD, Chair Email
George Murdock, BD Email
Keith Hickle, BD Email
Brian Lance Email
Dan Stickel Email
Chuck Steffan Email
Janet Russell, Staff Email
Halla Ramsey, Staff Email
Rob Hess, BD, Chair Email
Jason Anderson, BD Email
Kyley DeVoe, BD Email
Greg Peters Email
Kent Harrison Email
Ian Wheal Email
Ryan Welch Email
Greg Ruehle, Staff Email
Halla Ramsey, Staff Email

Mission: To equip and prepare all JRA stakeholders to be leaders, innovators, stewards and advocates for the Red Angus breed, the beef industry and agriculture.

Aaron Kravig, BD, Chair Email
Shaye Wanner Email
Ginger Holton Email
Chris Pierce Email
Katie Camp Email
Madison Roberts Email
Taylor Dorsey, Staff Email

Mission: The Red Angus marketing committee shall have as its purpose the goal of identifying and developing commercial cattle marketing programs. To compliment this, it is also the goal of the marketing committee to develop and implement education programs for any current or newly proposed commercial marketing programs.

Bryan Gill, Chair Email
Jim Yance, BD Email
Jeremy Haack Email
Kolby Shannon Email
Max Robison Email
Toby Lester Email
Glen Gaiwoski Email
Sam Lorenzen Email
Kelly Smith, Staff Email
   
Tony Ballinger, BD, Chair Email
Johnny Rogers Email
Steve Koester Email
Bob Morton Email
Halla Ramsey, Staff Email
Bob Morton Email
Steve Andras Email
Jeff Pettit Email
John Langdon Email
Kim Ford Email
Kyley DeVoe Email
Peggy Bieber Email
Halla Ramsey, Staff Email

Mission: The mission of the RAAA Rules and Regulations Committee is to review, evaluate and advance the rules, regulations and policies that record, register and objectively describe Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced cattle. Guided by the Strategic Plan and Core Policies, the Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding the Red Angus database, often collaborating with other committees.

Stephanie Jung, BD, Chair Email
Craig DeBoer, BD Email
Johnny Rogers Email
Sarah Jones Email
Ryan O'Connell Email
Jessica Yance Email
Jennifer Grimes Email
Tena Ketchum Email
Leoma Donsbach Email
Colby Lind Email
Kaitlyn Fulmer, Staff Email
Kenda Ponder, Staff Email
Ariana Maxey, Staff Email

Mission: The purpose of the Show and Sale Committee is to be responsible for the development of rules and regulations assuring that the Red Angus breed is properly represented and displayed in a manner that promotes integrity and reflects the effective and progressive use of quality Red Angus genetics.

Will Andras, BD, Chair Email
Erica Bianchi Email
JC Andras Email
Tyler Richter Email
Brett Murray Email
Reba Prather Email
Mike Hein Email
Lydell Meier Email
Erin Dorsey, Staff Email
Kelli Brown, Chair Email
Sam Lorenzen Email
Johnny Rogers Email
Steve Koester Email
Kyley DeVoe, BD Email
John Langdon Email
C.J. Blew Email
Tony Bryant Email
Kevin Miller Email
Craig Bieber, BD Email
Ryan Ludvigson Email
Butch Schuler Email
Sarah Jones Email
Steven Rogers Email
Ross Knott Email
Halla Ramsey, Staff Email
Kelly Smith, Staff Email
A.J. Knowles, Staff Email
Kevin Miller, Chair Email
Jason Anderson, BD Email
Mark Enns, Ph.D. Email
Gordon Jones, Ph.D. Email
Bob Weaber, Ph.D. Email
Brian Brigham Email
Larry Keenan Email
Troy Rowan, Ph.D. Email
A.J. Knowles, Staff Email