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.
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: Austin Hager; Members as described in By-Laws.
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: Joey Freund; Staff: Mark Anderson, Tammy Anderson, Tatum Swink; Consultant: Mallory Blunier; Board Members: Rob Brawner, Trent Coleman, Brian Duplaga, Bruce Lawrence, Kim Getz, Jeff Berry, Bret Begert, Curt Wieczorek, Riley Laber.
Members: Kevin Ochsner, Heidi Anderson, Chisum Peterson, Warren Symens, Andy Stirn, Wade Beckman, Joe Moore, Monty Smith, Chad DiPeso, Rod Reynolds, Kiley Mckinna.
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: Mark Haden; Staff: Mark Anderson; Board members: Board members: Joey Freund, Lance Sennett, Rob Brawner, Austin Hager, Mark Haden, Casey Fanta.
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: Lance Sennett; Staff: Mark Anderson, Alison Jones, Stephanie Kramer-Beddo, Tatum Swink, Tammy Anderson; Board members: Austin Hager, Lance Sennett, Kim Getz, Bret Begert.
Members: Bruce Lawrence, Bart Mitchell, Jonny Parkinson, Shana Holloway, Tadd Thomas, Kiley Mckinna, Jeff Berry.
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: Brett Begert; Staff: Tatum Swink, Mark Anderson, Tammy Anderson; Board members: Bruce Lawrence, Randy Corns, Amber Parkinson, Kaylee Sue Laber, Shana Holloway, Jordon Ruppert, Boone Begert, Cade Peterson.
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: Dr. Matt Spangler; Staff: Mark Anderson, Tammy Anderson, Alison Jones; Consultant: Bob Weaber; Board members: Dr. Matt Spangler, Lance Sennett, Austin Hager, Joey Freund, Rob Brawner, Mark Haden, Casey Fanta, Brian Duplaga, Trent Coleman, Rod Reynolds, William Long, Curt Wieczorek, Jeff Berry. Members: Wade Beckman, Bruce Lawrence, Gary Gates, Tosha Shores, Tadd Thomas, Lucas Anderson, Lyle Keeton.
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: Curt Wieczorek; Staff: Mark Anderson, Alison Jones; Board members: Rob Brawner, Austin Hager, Curt Wieczorek, Joey Freund, Bret Begert
Members Warren Symens, Jack Glendenning, Gary Fuchs, Joe Moore.
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: Tatum Swink, Mark Anderson, Tammy Anderson; Board Members: Jeff Berry; Members: George Hubbard, Thad Fosdick, Randy Corns, Clay Schilling, Chris Thomas, Heather Henderson, Shelby Skinner, Amber Parkinson, Stratton Wottoway, Jason Gaston, Chase Ratliff, Nicholas Edwards, Jon Freed, Tucker Schlipf.
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: Trent Coleman; Staff: Mark Anderson, Bob Weaber, Alison Jones, Tammy Anderson; Board members: Dr. Matt Spangler, Austin Hager, Joey Freund, Lance Sennett, William Long, Curt Wieczorek. Members: Kevin Ochsner, Wade Beckman, Dan Hunt, Tosha Shores, Warren Symens, Remy Carmichael, Tadd Thomas, Gary Gates, Jerry Wulf, Lucas Anderson, Lyle Keeton.
Manages any new and current positions, along with the executive director, at NALF and helps make hiring decisions.
Chairman: Joey Freund; Executive Committee Members: Joey Freund, Lance Sennett, Rob Brawner, Casey Fanta, Mark Haden, Austin Hager.
