The American Simmental Association (ASA) is currently accepting applications for the Executive Vice President position. Dr. Wade Shafer, current Executive Vice President, recently announced his retirement, effective July 1, 2025.
The Executive Committee of the American Simmental Association is the hiring committee for the Executive Vice President position and will meet during the August ASA Board meeting to review all applications received to date.
All interested applicants are encouraged to send their letters of interest and resumes prior to August 21, 2024, to be included in this first review. The committee intends to move forward with selected applicants’ initial interviews soon after their meeting in August.
Letters of inquiry and resumes will continue to be accepted until the next Executive Vice President is hired; however, the committee encourages all interested applicants to submit their applications prior to August 21, 2024.
The detailed position description, which provides comprehensive information about the role’s responsibilities and qualifications, can be found at simmental.org. Letters of inquiry and resumes should be sent to the ASA Board of Trustees Executive Committee and ASA’s legal counsel. Contact information and further instructions for applying are included in the detailed position description.
Founded in 1968, the American Simmental Association is headquartered in Bozeman, MT. ASA is committed to leveraging technology, education, and collaboration to accelerate genetic profitability for the beef industry. In keeping with its commitment, ASA, along with its partners, formed International Genetic Solutions — the world’s largest genetic evaluation of beef cattle. Learn more at www.simmental.org.
