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.

2026 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.

 

 

Annette Steffen, Chair Email
Craig DeBoer, Board Email
Andy Camp Email
Karen Raisland Email
Toby Lester Email
Rob Ison Email
Megan Nelson Email
Garrett Kniebel Email
Luke Bolin, Staff Email
Jaeden Schnieder, Staff Email
Halla Ramsey, Executive Director of Operations Email

 

Jason Anderson, BD, Chair Email
Rob Hess, BD Email
Clint Berry Email
Mary Ann Kniebel Email
CJ Blew Email
John Kriese Email
Mark Nelson Email
Greg Ruehle, Executive Vice President Email

 

Tena Ketchum, Chair Email
Craig Bieber, BD Email
Kim Ford Email
Seth Leachman Email
Karen Raisland Email
Luke Bolin, Lead Staff Email
Kaitlyn Fulmer, Staff Email
Halla Ramsey, Executive Director of Operations 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
Butch Schuler Email
Bob Morton Email
Donnell Brown Email
Daniel Mushrush Email
John Purviance Email
Marty Ropp Email
Jared Dick Email
Tony Tolar Email
Jon Herrick Email
Mark Goodrich Email
Greg Ruehle, Executive Vice President 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.

 

George Murdock, Board, Chair Email
John Langdon Email
Bob Morton Email
Kim Ford Email
Dan Stickel Email
Ross Knott Email
Stephanie Jung Email
Kurt Rich Email
Kim Siebert Email
Halla Ramsey, Executive Director of Operations Email
Greg Ruehle, Executive Vice President Email

 

Ross Hess, Board, Chair Email
Peggy Bieber Email
Anne Kimmey Email
John Kriese Email
George Murdock, Board Email
Craig Bieber, Board Email
Jason Anderson, Board Email
Kaitlyn Fulmer, Co-Lead Staff Email
Luke Bolin, Co-Lead Staff Email
Jaeden Schnieder, Staff Email
Taylor Dorsey, Staff Email
Kelly Smith, Staff Email
Halla Ramsey, Executive Director of Operations Email
Greg Ruehle, Executive Vice President Email
Keith Hickle, Board, Chair Email
Dan Stickel Email
Chuck Steffan Email
Brian Lance Email
Raymond Prescott Email
Ryan Hoksbergen Email
Greg Ruehle, Executive Vice President Email
Halla Ramsey, Executive Director of Operations Email
Rob Hess, Board, Chair Email
Jeff Petit, Board Email
Jason Anderson, Board Email
Kyley DeVoe, Board Email
Greg Peters Email
Kent Harrison Email
Ian Wheal Email
Ryan Welch Email
Greg Ruehle, Executive Vice President Email
Halla Ramsey, Executive Director of Operations 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.

Kyley DeVoe, Board, Chair Email
Will Andras, Board Email
Chris Pierce Email
Katie Camp Email
Madison Roberts Email
Shaye Wanner Email
Jaclyn Ketchum Email
Isaac Berg Email
Anne Kimmey Email
Mitchell Vanderwal Email
Steven Rodgers Email
Ginger Holton Email
Taylor Dorsey, Staff Email
Luke Bolin, Staff Email
Halla Ramsey, Executive Director of Operations 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
Micheal Watkins, Board Email
Jeremy Haack Email
Kolby Shannon Email
Max Robison Email
Trevyr Lester Email
Glen Gaikowski Email
Sam Lorenzen Email
Paul Holton Email
Trisha Gruszie Email
   
Jeananne Drouhard, Staff Email
Greg Ruehle, Executive Vice President Email
   
Tony Ballinger, Board, Chair Email
Kyley Devoe, Board Email
Johnny Rogers Email
Steve Koester Email
Halla Ramsey, Executive Director of Operations Email

 

Kyley DeVoe, President Email
Jeff Pettit, Vice President Email
Kim Ford, Secretary Email
Steve Andras Email
John Langdon Email
Peggy Bieber Email
Bob Morton Email
Halla Ramsey, Staff, Treasurer 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.

Johnny Rogers, Chair Email
Stephanie Jung, Board Email
Ron Christensen, Board Email
Sarah Jones Email
Luke Larson Email
Jessica Yance Email
Jennifer Grimes Email
Tena Ketchum Email
Leoma Donsbach Email
Colby Lind Email
Rita McPhee Email
Kaitlyn Fulmer, Lead Staff Email
Kenda Ponder, Staff Email
Ariana Maxey, Staff Email
Halla Ramsey, Executive Vice President 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, Board, Chair Email
Erica Bianchi Email
JC Andras Email
Tyler Richter Email
Brett Murray Email
Jerrod Zerr Email
Mike Hein Email
Walter Steely Email
Tyler Hahn Email
Garrett Kniebel Email
Lydell Meier Email
Erin Dorsey, Staff Email
Halla Ramsey, Executive Director of Operations Email

 

Kelli Brown, Chair Email
Sam Lorenzen Email
Johnny Rogers Email
Kyley DeVoe, Board Email
John Langdon, Board Email
C.J. Blew Email
Tony Bryant Email
Craig Bieber, Board Email
Ryan Ludvigson Email
Butch Schuler Email
Sarah Jones Email
Steven Rogers Email
Ross Knott Email
Halla Ramsey, Executive Director of Operations Email
Greg Ruehle, Executive Vice President Email
Larry Keenan, Chair Email
Dr, Mark Enns Email
Dr. Gordon Jones Email
Dr. Bob Weaber Email
Dr. Tony Rowan Email
Jason Anderson, Board Email
Brian Brigham Email
John Price Email
Jaclyn Ketchum Email
A.J. Knowles, Staff Email
Greg Ruehle, Executive Vice President Email