Mission
The North American Limousin Foundation is in the business of customer service and genetic evaluation while providing tools to enhance members’ profitability and maintaining integrity of the herdbook.
Through programs and services, it is NALF’s goal to have members’ products be the Continental common denominator in progressive commercial beef producers’ crossbreeding programs for mainstream markets.
Vision
Limousin. Valued by members, favored by commercial cow/calf producers, demanded industry wide, and preferred by consumers. Driven by information, technology and sound science.
Core Values
Read the complete NALF Strategic Plan
NALF is governed by a 15 member board of directors. Five directors are elected at each annual meeting of the members for a 3-year term. The annual meeting is held during the Limousin activities at Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, OK.
Meet the NALF Staff
Executive Director
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DNA Processing & Accounting Assistant
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Director of Media & Activities
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Director of DNA Processing & Accounting Operations
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Registry & Member Services Specialist
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Media & Activities Assistant
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Applying for Membership – Any reputable breeder or owner of cattle may become a member of the North American Limousin Foundation by applying for membership. This membership form and the correct fee should be sent to: NALF, 6205 S Main Street, Suite D-280, Aurora, CO 80016.
Membership Classifications – There are seven classifications of NALF membership.
1) Annual Memberships ($100 per year) – Annual members of the North American Limousin Foundation are those who have submitted a membership application and annual fee. Annual members shall be deemed active for the year in which the Annual membership fee applies, starting with the established date of initial Annual membership. Each year Annual memberships can be renewed on the anniversary of the initial membership date. Active annual members are entitled to vote in the meetings of the Foundation, receive all work and services at member rates, and access to the secured member site on the web. Annual members are assigned a member number and herd prefix.
2) Lifetime Memberships – (discontinued June 1, 2004) Lifetime members of the North American Limousin Foundation have paid a membership fee and are entitled to vote at the meetings of the Foundation. As of June 1, 2004, Lifetime members may pay an annual service fee that entitles them to active member rates for all work performed by the Foundation and access to the secured member site on the Web. Lifetime members are assigned a member number and herd prefix.
3) Associate Memberships ($50) – Associates may register and transfer cattle through the Foundation but do not have voting or the other rights of an Annual member. Associates receive a herd prefix and member number and are billed at double the active member rates for all registrations performed by NALF. Access to the website is limited. In order for a breeder to become an associate member, a membership application and fee must be submitted to the NALF office.
4) Junior Memberships ($50 one time fee, $25 per year activity fee) – Junior memberships are available to persons under 21 years of age and are issued only in the individual Junior member’s name. No ranch names or partnerships are allowed. Junior members are non-voting members of NALF, but they do have voting rights in the North American Limousin Junior Association (NALJA). The initial cost of a junior membership is $50. This fee activates the Junior membership for the current year and the following calendar year. After this time, Junior members may pay a $25/year activity fee to qualify for active member rates and to show at NALF and NALJA sponsored events. When Junior members reach the age of 21, they must become Annual members to receive active member rates.
5) Founder Memberships – Founder memberships are the first 99 memberships of the North American Limousin Foundation. Founder members are entitled to vote in the business affairs of the Foundation. As of June 1, 2004, Founder members may pay an annual service fee that entitles them to receive active member rates for all work performed by the Foundation.
6) Partner Memberships – Partner memberships may be obtained by two or more active Lifetime, Founder or Annual members of NALF. A member of a partnership may record and transfer cattle under the herd prefix assigned to the Partner membership or under his or her own Lifetime, Founder or Annual membership herd prefix. The Partner membership was designed for groups of members who own donor cows. Lease cows also can be transferred to a Partner membership if the partners involved wish to record calves. The Partner membership fee is $50 for each Lifetime, Annual or Founder membership involved. At least one of the partners must pay the annual service fee for the Partner membership to receive active member rates.
7) Affiliate (X Member) – Affiliates are owners of registered Limousin cattle who are not Lifetime, Annual, Junior, Founder or Associate members. Affiliates do not have a herd prefix and cannot register offspring with NALF. They can transfer cattle and are assigned a NALF number. Most Affiliates are commercial cattle producers who have had registered Limousin bulls transferred to them.
The NALF Board of Directors spent the bulk of its August 2019 meeting analyzing expense, revenue, fees, dues, services and structure for NALF. This review was not only comprehensive internally, but compared our operation and fee structure to other breed associations of similar size. We need to be on a level playing field to compete and promote Limousin to commercial and seedstock producers.
Effective October 1, 2019, registration fees increased $20 per head under 120 day of age, $25 per head from 121 to 270 days of age and $30 per head for 271 days of age and up, along with the LIMS program increasing $12 per head (from $20 to $32). Transfer fees increased $5.00 and $10.00 per head, respectively, on the under and over 60 days of age price categories.
While no one enjoys or wants to increase costs, the board knows it is imperative to offer the full range and quality of service and marketing to Limousin membership. Our pricing structure is at the average of other comparable breeds with this pricing increase.
Current NALF Fees – Use this Self-Billing Worksheet to calculate fees for registrations, transfers, and other services.
The NALF Rules and Regulations committee assists staff in updating materials in the rules, regulations, and by-laws.
Suggested Sale Terms and Conditions
NALF 2024 Committee Chairmen and Members
The North American Limousin Foundation President makes appointments to several committees each year. These committees exist to ensure certain aspects of the association run properly. They give a voice to the membership by bringing their needs and concerns to the board. The following is a description of the ten committees and a list of their members.
Nominating Committee
This committee networks with the NALF membership to identify the most qualified candidates for directors to serve on the NALF board and provide leadership for the organization. The committee’s recommendations for directors shall be published in the Limousin Latest E-Newsletter. Nominations from outside the nominating committee must be made to the NALF office no later than Oct. 1.
Chairman: Bruce Lawrence; Members as described in By-Laws.
Commercial Marketing & Breed Promotion Committee
Increases demand and commercial market share through advertising, promotion and execution of programs directed to demonstrate and enhance the commercial value of Limousin genetics. They also provide input as to educational efforts directed toward commercial producers and content directed toward NALF members on subjects related to serving the needs of commercial producers. This is the primary committee liaison with alliance entities. They are also responsible for budgets pertaining to advertising, commercial marketing and promotion, and commercial programs.
Chairman: Kevin Ochsner; Staff: Mark Anderson, Mallory Blunier, Brooklyn Thompson; Board Members: Ronn Cunningham, Rob Brawner, Jay Wilder, Trent Coleman, Brian Duplaga, Bruce Lawrence; Members: Mat Lewis, Heidi Anderson, Joey Freund, Chisum Peterson, Bob Mitchell, Warren Symens, Andy Stirn, Randy Corns, Wade Beckman, Joe Moore, Monty Smith, Chad DiPeso.
Finance Committee
Oversees development and execution of NALF’s annual operating budget consistent with long-term board approved financial objectives. Monitor income and expenses on a monthly basis and coordinate with other committees as to executing their plan of work in accordance to approved budget guidelines. Recommend mid-year adjustments to the budget as might be deemed necessary to achieve targeted year-end financial performance objectives. Provide oversight for execution of the board approved investment policy and track performance of investments. Review year-end financial performance including report from auditor.
Chairman: Lance Sennett; Staff: Mark Anderson; Board members: Austin Hager, Bruce Lawrence, Joey Freund, Ronn Cunningham, Jerry Wulf.
Membership Committee
Increase membership, registrations, transfers, and involvement of members in activities of the NALF and their respective state Limousin associations. This committee provides input as to educational efforts directed toward NALF members for more effective production and marketing of Limousin genetics. They are also responsible for budgets pertaining to member marketing activities and for projecting revenue for member registration and transfer activity.
Chairman: Ronn Cunningham; Staff: Mark Anderson, Alison Jones, Stephanie Kramer-Beddo, Mallory Blunier, Brooklyn Thompson, and Tammy Anderson; Board members: Austin Hager, Jay Wilder, Lance Sennett, Troy Gulotta, Bart Mitchell, Bruce Lawrence; Members: Ty Heavin, Bret Begert, Jonny Parkinson, Nicholas Edwards, Shana Holloway, Jake Edelman, Tadd Thomas, Kiley Mckinna.
NALJA Committee
Serve as the committee liaison between the NALF board of directors and the board of directors for the North American Limousin Junior Association (NALJA). Monitor fundraising, expenditures and financial management of NALJA as well as executions of NALJA sponsored activities. Review NALJA action relative to rules and regulations, selection of judges, sites for NALJA events and recognition of NALJA members.
Chairman: George Hubbard; Staff: Mark Anderson, Mallory Blunier, Tammy Anderson, Brooklyn Thompson; Board members: Bart Mitchell, Jay Wilder, Troy Gulotta, Bruce Lawrence; Members: Bret Begert, Randy Corns, Amber Parkinson, Ty & Susie Heavin, Kaylee Sue Laber, Shana Holloway, Jordan Ruppert, Landry Kleman.
Breed Improvement Committee
Guides the development of NALF’s performance related functions including EPDs, ultrasound data collection, NALF sponsored research, DNA and animal typing-services for parentage and other traits, genetic defects, and genomic-enhanced EPDs.
Chairman: Jerry Wulf; Staff: Mark Anderson, Tammy Anderson, Alison Jones; Consultant: Bob Weaber; Board members: Matt Spangler, Lance Sennett, Troy Gulotta, Bart Mitchell, Austin Hager, Joey Freund, Rob Brawner, Mark Haden, Jay Wilder, Lucas Anderson, Brian Duplaga, Trent Coleman, Bruce Lawrence; Members: Wade Beckman, Casey Fanta, Curt Wieczorek, Mat Lewis, Gary Gates, Tosha Shores, John Ferrat, Tadd Thomas, Joel Franseen, Kiley McKenna.
Rules & Regulations Committee
Assist staff in updating materials in the member’s manual, including rules, regulations and by-laws. Guides operation and further development of NALF’s data processing functions to facilitate industry-leading service to members, while enhancing office efficiency in the delivery of such services.
Chairman: Joey Freund; Staff: Mark Anderson; Board members: Bart Mitchell, Rob Brawner, Austin Hagar; Members: Warren Symens, Mark Smith, Jack Glendenning, Bret Begert, Gary Fuchs, Joe Moore.
Show Committee
Increase participation, merchandising value, and satisfaction members receive through exhibiting cattle in NALF’S MOE events. Responsibilities of this committee include development and execution of the MOE budget including work with official sponsors, selection of judges for Level I, maintain an approved judges list, review and recommend to the board any changes in MOE policies, rules and requirements, select MOE awards, and generally resolve MOE issues as needed.
Chairman: Lance Sennett; Staff: Mark Anderson, Mallory Blunier, Tammy Anderson, Brooklyn Thompson; Board Members: Jay Wilder, Ronn Cunningham, Troy Gulotta, George Hubbard, Bruce Lawrence; Members: Thad Fosdick, Randy Corns, Clay Schilling, Chris Thomas, Ty Heavin, Heather Henderson, Shelby Skinner, Nicholas Edwards, Amber Parkinson, Mark Blake.
Visions Committee
Looks at and develops new programs. They also evaluate the market and beef industry for opportunities for Limousin cattle and oversees research projects for the NALF.
Chairman: Troy Gulotta; Staff: Mark Anderson, Bob Weaber, Alison Jones, Tammy Anderson; Board members: Matt Spangler, Jerry Wulf, Austin Hagar, Joey Freund, Ronn Cunningham, Bart Mitchell, Bruce Lawrence, Lance Sennett, Kevin Ochsner; Members: Mat Lewis, Curt Wieczorek, Wade Beckman, Dan Hunt, Tosha Shores, Warren Symens, Remy Carmichael, Tadd Thomas, Gary Gates.
Staffing Committee
Manages any new and current positions, along with the executive director, at NALF and helps make hiring decisions.
Chairman: Austin Hager; Members: Joey Freund, Bruce Lawrence, Lance Sennett, Ronn Cunningham, Jerry Wulf.
NALF produces an annual report at the conclusion of the fiscal year, which runs from September 1 to August 31. The annual reports are distributed at the NALF annual membership meeting held during the annual convention in January at the Cattlemen’s Congress.
Copies of the annual report are available sending your request to Limousin@NALF.org.
2022-2023 NALF Statistical Information
2021-2022 NALF Statistical Information
2020-2021 NALF Statistical Information
2019-2020 NALF Statistical Information
2018-2019 NALF Statistical Information
2017-2018 NALF Statistical Information
2016-2017 NALF Statistical Information
2015-2016 NALF Statistical Information
2014-2015 NALF Statistical Information
The International Limousin Council is the global organization for Limousin Associations around the world. The main purpose and objectives of the ILC are to network with the world’s elite Limousin breeders while coordinating international research efforts; encouraging uniform recording and registration policies; and to highlight and honor efforts that have been made for the benefit of the Limousin breed on an international and domestic level.
Every two years, the International Limousin Congress (ILC) is hosted by a different country. This event first took place in 1973 in France and has been going strong ever since. The ILC event has traveled to numerous countries including: France, USA, Argentina, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, Denmark, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Mexico, Italy, and Canada.
The International Limousin Congress prides itself on being an event that not only serves as an opportunity to exchange industry and research knowledge, but also a memorable experience that will leave you captivated with a new culture and heading home with lasting friendships.
Click here for the 2020 International Limousin Congress program.
July 19-27, 2018, the North American Limousin Foundation held the International Limousin Congress in the United States, Colorado.
The 23rd International Limousin Congress (ILC) came to an end at the Antlers Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colo. on July 27, 2018. The guests had the day on their own to do some more exploring. Some stayed close to the hotel and had more of a lazy day, while others got out and explored the mountains.
The closing ceremony took place at the Antlers Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colo. The North American Limousin Foundation expresses their sincerest thank you to our sponsors, Alltech and Neogen GeenSeek, whom without, this would have not been possible. Thank you to our host ranches, Magness Land & Cattle, Oschner Limousin, Fillmore Ranch, and Running Creek Ranch, for allowing the ILC attendees to come and tour your places. Thank you to the ladies of Unbridled who have been working on making things run smoothly and who did a fantastic job of organizing and planning. Most of all, thank you to all the attendees who took time out of their busy schedules to come and see what the Limousin breed is doing here in America. It was a fabulous ten days! We look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones in France in 2020 for the 24th International Limousin Congress.
State and regional associations are the life-blood of NALF. Below is a listing of state officers for each association. To update this information, email Mallory Blunier at limousinmedia@gmail.com.
4-State Limousin Association
President: Kevin Counsil, Madisonville, TX
Vice President: Jeff Kirby, Mt. Vernon, TX
Secretary/Treasurer: Joyce Kirby, Mt. Vernon, TX
Director: Joe Hoot, Canton, TX
Director: Leon Stewart, Mansfield, TX
ARKANSAS
Arkansas Limousin Organization
President: Jessie Swint, Austin, AR
Vice President: Steve Mosher, London, AR
Secretary/Treasurer: Kim Swint, Austin, AR
CALIFORNIA
California Limousin Association
President: Bob Actis, Tollhouse, CA
Vice President: David Haugen, Los Molinos, CA
COLORADO
Colorado Limousin Breeders Association
President: Joey Freund, Elizabeth, CO
FLORIDA
Florida Limousin Association
President: Jason Hutchins
Vice President: Susy Wilson
Secretary: Sandra Johnson
Treasurer: Steven Klein
Youth Advisor: Glenn and Jessica Molander
BOD North Region: Dewey Holloway
BOD South Region: Jesse Bairell
FULLBOOD
Fullblood Limousin Alliance
President: Ryan Reed, Richmond, KS
Vice President: Robert Stone, Cashion, OK
Secretary: Kim Kosmicke, Cabool, MO
Treasurer: Joe Latendresse, Oologah, OK
GEORGIA
Georgia Limousin Association
President: Sid Arnold, Nicholson, GA
Vice President: Todd Shultz, Danielsville, GA
Secretary/Treasurer: Lillian Youngblood, Ashburn, GA
HEARTLAND
Heartland Limousin Association
President: Randy Corns, Altoona, KS
Vice President: Emmett Edwards, Higginsville, MO
Secretary: Jason Boyer, Weldon, IA
Treasurer: T.J. Callahan, Centerview, MO
Executive Secretary: Dean Summerbell, Andover, MN
Financial Secretary: Ann Vorthmann, Council Bluffs, IA
Ex-Officio: Jim Venner, Breda, IA
ILLINOIS
Illinois Limousin Breeders Association
President: Joan Meyer, Witt, IL
Vice President: Tim Eike, Glenarm, IL
Treasurer: Andy Schmalshof, Avon, IL
INDIANA
Indiana Limousin Association
President: Andy Stirn, West Harrison, IN
Vice President: Jerry Eckrote, Macy, IN
Secretary: Ed Alenduff, West Lafayette, IN
Treasurer: Kent Waitt, Sheridan, IN
Breed Manager: Larry Cox, Coatesville, IN
IOWA
Iowa State Limousin Association
President: Paul Millhollin, Peru, IA
Vice President: Drew Abbas, Hampton, IA
Secretary /Treasurer: Grant Anderson, Garner, IA
KANSAS
Kansas Limousin Breeders Association
President: DJ McCarley, Girard, KS
Vice President: Terri Dye, Paola,KS
Secretary/Treasurer: Nancy Corns, Altoona, KS
KENTUCKY
Kentucky Limousin Breeders Association
President: Chris Milam, Olmstead, KY
Vice President: William Hurt, Lexington, KY
Secretary: Kaye Kaufman, Harrodsburg, KY
Treasurer: Jennifer Shady
Past President: Greg Blaydes, Midway, KY
LOUISIANA
Louisiana Limousin Association
President: Harvey Adams, Lake Charles, LA
Secretary: Gerald Broussard, Abbeville, LA
MARYLAND
Maryland Limousin Association
Representative: Chris & Kelsey Thomas, Boonsboro, MD
MICHIGAN
Michigan Limousin Breeders
President: John Stern, Midland, MI
Vice President: Mary Seidelman, Ionia, MI
Secretary: Lori Anger, Breckenridge, MI
Treasurer: Don Anger, Breckenridge, MI
MINNESOTA
Minnesota Limousin Association
President: Susan Schatz, Le Center, MN
Vice President: Casey Fanta, Starbuck, MN
Secretary: Matt Duff, Hampton, MN
Treasurer:Dennis Sleiter, Morris, MN
MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi Limousin Breeders Association
President: Greg Ladner, Picayune, MS
Vice President: Wayne Hodges, Leakesville, MS
Secretary: Greta Thornton, Van Cleave, MS
MISSOURI
Missouri Limousin Breeders Association
President: Nathan Hunt, Frohha, MO
Vice President: Ty Heavin, Springfield, MO
Secretary: Josh Glendenning, Lebanon, MO
Treasurer: Caleb Minor, Strafford, MO
Ex-Officio: T.J. Callahan, Centerview, MO
Heart of Missouri Limousin Breeders Association
President: Josh Glendenning, Lebanon, MO
Vice President: Logan Haden, Rogersville, MO
Secretary: Casey Allen, Lebanon, MO
MONTANA
Montana Limousin Association
President: Terry O’Neill, Billings, MT
Secretary/Treasurer: Anita Coleman, Charlo, MT
NEBRASKA
Nebraska Limousin Association
President: Rob Brawner, Wood Lake, NE
Vice President: Jay Boyer, Liberty, NE
Secretary/Treasurer: Gwen Behrends, Lincoln, NE
NEW YORK
New York Limousin Association
President: Drew Wiseley, Perry, NY
Vice President: Karen Rechberger, Wyoming, NY
Secretary/Treasurer: Kristine Gessner, Wayland, NY
OHIO
Ohio Valley Limousin Association
President: Aaron Kaufman
Vice President: Joe Pryor, Cutler, OH
Secretary/Treasurer: Freda Van Horn, Malta, OH
Ohio Limousin Association
President: Steve Patton, Hillsboro, OH
Secretary/Treasurer: Freda Van Horn, Malta, OH
OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma Limousin Breeders Association
President: Shana Holloway, Chattanooga, OK
Vice President: Mike Palmatary, Durant, OK
Treasurer: Morgan Woodall, Oklahoma City, OK
Ex-Officio: George Hubbard, Welch, OK
Heart of Oklahoma Limousin Association
President: Rhonda Withers, Coweta, OK
Vice President: Chad McRenolds, Sallisaw, OK
Treasurer: Tiffany Revis, Sallisaw, OK
OREGON
Oregon Limousin Breeders Association
President: Sue Warmington, Fort Rock, OR
Vice President: Mike Smith, Elgin, OR
Secretary: Glenda Stilwell, Klamath Falls, OR
Treasurer: Candy Whitcomb, Klamath Falls, OR
PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvania Limousin Breeders Association
President: Ed Clark, Enon Valley, PA
Vice President: Annette Delaplaine, Gettysburg, PA
Secretary: Erin Kelly, Wampum, PA
SOUTH DAKOTA
South Dakota Limousin Association
President: Curt Wieczorek, Mt. Vernon, SD
Vice President: Jill Arneson, Florence, SD
Secretary: Julie Montagne, Elk Point, SD
Treasurer: Cade Peterson, Pukwana, SD
TENNESSEE
Tennessee Limousin Association
President: Brian Wyatt, Pikeville,TN
Vice President: David Byers, Gray TN
Secretary: Jenny Ozburn, Unionville, TN
Treasurer: John Hanson, Rock Island, TN
TEXAS
Texas Limousin Association
President: Matt Chachere, Dayton, TX
Vice President: Amber Parkinson, Anton, TX
Secretary: Jason Gaston, Bridgeport, TX
Treasurer: Vicki Brehm, San Antonio, TX
Ex-Officio: Glenn Schur, Plainview, TX
Executive Secretary: Brittni Allerkamp, Lubbock, TX
UTAH
Utah Limousin Cattle Association
President: Bob Millerberg, Draper, UT
VIRGINIA
Virginia Limousin Breeders Association
President: Joe Moore, Raphine, VA
Secretary/Treasurer: Cathy Blalock, Fairfield, VA
WASHINGTON
Washington State Limousin Association
President: Brad Beus, Pasco, WA
Vice President: Bill VanZanten, Ferndale, WA
Secretary: Stacia Speck, Chehalis, WA
Treasurer: Joann Van Zanten, Ferndale, WA
WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia Limousin Breeders Association
President: Victor Friend, Strange Creek, WV
Vice President: Jason Tignor, Elkview, WV
Secretary: Jennifer Friend, Exchange, WV
Treasurer: Jim Moore, Fairview, WV
Western Limousin Association
President: Dave Berry, Port Orchard, WA
Vice President: Christy Hauck, Wheatland, CA
Secretary: Char Avila, Cottonwood, CA
Treasurer: Lana Berlink, Blaine, WA
WISCONSIN
Limousin Association of Wisconsin
President: Bart Mitchell, Boscobel, WI
Secretary/Treasurer: Ken Schlimgen, LaCrosse, WI
ONTARIO
Ontario Limousin Association
President: Gary Smart, Meaford, ON
Vice President: Murray Shaw, Mooretown, ON
Secretary: Melanie Gollinger, Lisle, ON
Treasurer: Brent Black, Goderich, ON
The North American Limousin Foundation is in the business of customer service and genetic evaluation while providing tools to enhance members’ profitability and maintaining integrity of the herdbook.
