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: Joey Freund; Staff: Mark Anderson, Tammy Anderson, Tatum Swink; Consultant: Mallory Blunier; Board Members: Rob Brawner, Jay Wilder, Trent Coleman, Brian Duplaga, Bruce Lawrence, Kim Getz, Rod Reynolds.; Members: Kevin Ochsner, Heidi Anderson, Chisum Peterson, Warren Symens, Andy Stirn, Wade Beckman, Joe Moore, Monty Smith, Chad DiPeso, Shelby Skinner, Kiley Mckinna.
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, Lance Sennett, Rob Brawner, George Hubbard.
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: Bart Mitchell; Staff: Mark Anderson, Alison Jones, Stephanie Kramer-Beddo, Tatum Swink, Tammy Anderson; Board members: Austin Hager, Jay Wilder, Lance Sennett, Bart Mitchell, Bruce Lawrence, Kim Getz; Members: Ty Heavin, Bret Begert, Jonny Parkinson, Shana Holloway, 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: Tatum Swink, Mark Anderson, Tammy Anderson; Board members: Bart Mitchell, Jay Wilder, Bruce Lawrence; Members: Bret Begert, Randy Corns, Amber Parkinson, Skyler Davis, Ty & Susie Heavin, Kaylee Sue Laber, Shana Holloway, Jordon Ruppert, Eliza Truel.
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: Dr. Matt Spangler; Staff: Mark Anderson, Tammy Anderson, Alison Jones; Consultant: Bob Weaber; Board members: Dr. Matt Spangler, Lance Sennett, Bart Mitchell, Austin Hager, Joey Freund, Rob Brawner, Mark Haden, Jay Wilder, Casey Fanta, Brian Duplaga, Trent Coleman, Bruce Lawrence, Rod Reynolds, William Long; Members: Wade Beckman, Curt Wieczorek, Gary Gates, Tosha Shores, John Ferrat, Tadd Thomas, Joel Franseen, Lucas Anderson, Jerry Wulf, Lyle Keeton, Ashley Wiser.
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, Alison Jones; Board members: Bart Mitchell, Rob Brawner, Austin Hagar; Members: Warren Symens, Mark Smith, Jack Glendenning, Bret Begert, Gary Fuchs, Joe Moore, Curt Wieczorek.
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: Tatum Swink, Mark Anderson, Tammy Anderson; Board Members: Jay Wilder, George Hubbard, Bruce Lawrence; Members: Thad Fosdick, Randy Corns, Clay Schilling, Chris Thomas, Troy Gullota, Ronn Cunningham, Ty Heavin, Heather Henderson, Shelby Skinner, 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: Trent Coleman; Staff: Mark Anderson, Bob Weaber, Alison Jones, Tammy Anderson; Board members: Dr. Matt Spangler, Austin Hagar, Joey Freund, Bart Mitchell, Bruce Lawrence, Lance Sennett, William Long, Casey Fanta, Rob Brawner; Members: Kevin Ochsner, Curt Wieczorek, Wade Beckman, Dan Hunt, Tosha Shores, Warren Symens, Remy Carmichael, Tadd Thomas, Gary Gates, Jerry Wulf, Lucas Anderson, Troy Gulota, Lyle Keeton, Ashley Wiser.
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, Rob Brawner, George Hubbard.
