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Holstein Association USA Judges Lists


Holstein Association USA is pleased to provide a list of certified judges that can be a resource for shows of all sizes around the country looking for a judge. Names and phone numbers are provided for everyone on the list, and those highlighted in blue have provided additional information including a photo, biography, and more about their judging experiences. Click on any highlighted name to link to additional information.

The list has two tiers National and Approved. All National Holstein Shows will be required to select their judges from the National list. Associate judges for National Shows must be selected from either the National or Approved list. Nationally-sanctioned Junior Holstein Shows must select their judge from either the National or Approved list.

The 2024 Judges List has been revised to provide more clarity and transparency to members. The following changes have been made to the list:

red bullet To place on the National Judges List, applicants must have judged as a lead judge in a State Holstein or higher-level show within the last 10 years.

red bullet The list previously known as the Qualified List has been renamed to the Approved List.

red bullet The Approved List is made up of applicants who have participated in a Judges Conference within the last five years and received a satisfactory rating from the conference.

red bullet Also new in 2024, Judges must reapply every five years instead of every year.

With questions about the judges list, please contact Tim Ziemba at 315.730.3312, or via email

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2024 Holstein Association USA National Judges List

Name Location Contact Number
Joey Airoso California 559.967.5258
Derik Baumer Ohio 937.726.9637
Brian Behnke Wisconsin 608.279.2016
Jeff Brown Ohio 419.295.5088
Mandi Bue Wisconsin 715.896.5418
Eddie Bue Wisconsin 715.299.4651
John Burket Pennsylvania 814.239.2260
Tyler Carter Illinois 618.267.1825
Dale Chupp Oklahoma 918.630.0495
Tyler Chupp Oklahoma 918.629.8893
Lucas Clanton Illinois 618.322.3523
Pat Conroy Indiana 260.402.4494
Brian Coyne Wisconsin 715.495.1447
David Crack Quebec 819.352.1670
Kelli Cull Wisconsin 920.960.1484
Ted DeMent Illinois 217.725.2432
Kyle Demmer Iowa 563.451.5376
Kevin Doeberiener Ohio 814.573.6982
Dean Dohle Missouri 417.838.8036
Michael Ducket Wisconsin 715.459.6480
Aaron Eaton New York 315.857.8303
Brian Engleking Indiana 260.438.9509
John Erbsen Illinois 815.275.4990
Brandon Ferry Wisconsin 608.335.8861
Nicole Fletcher Massachusetts 413.230.9429
Joe Gibbs Iowa 583.543.0113
Elizabeth Hall Vermont 320.583.4021
David Hanson Minnesota 218.686.2223
Lynn Harbaugh Wisconsin 920.420.1524
Matt Hawbaker Maryland 717.360.7848
Aaron Heinzmann Illinois 618.781.7994
Julie Hemp Illinois 815.383.2951
Matt Henkes Iowa 563.880.8614
Brad Hoover Pennsylvania 717.507.7976
Jamie Howard Ontario 519.281.0637
Yan Jacobs Quebec 418.520.9858
Sean Johnson Maryland 301.676.2230
Kevin Jorgensen Wisconsin 920.210.3992
Brian Kelroy Wisconsin 920.979.5280
Ryan Krohlow Wisconsin 920.639.5500
Chris Lahmers Ohio 614.306.7194
Londa Lauber Wisconsin 262.210.2801
Jason Lloyd New York 518.231.1731
Pat Lundy New York 518.932.2236
Thomas "Moss" McCauley Michigan 616.446.2670
Chris McCullough Wisconsin 608.214.9742
Callum McKinven Quebec 819.437.7552
Shaun Merril New York 315.246.1636
Jason Miley Ohio 330.466.8509
Matthew Mitchell Tennessee 423.912.2493
Kyle Natzke California 920.979.0593
Brian Olbrich Illinois 815.482.7426
Allyn Paulson Illinois 605.868.9028
Esteban Posada Renovales Mexico 524421560693
Dylan Reed Illinois 217.254.5397
Kelly Reynolds New York 920.728.1596
Tyler Reynolds New York 585.356.8123
Mark Rueth Wisconsin 920.988.3070
Chad Ryan Wisconsin 920.960.1449
Austen Schmidt Wisconsin 920.960.8804
Graisson Schmidt California 608.797.2855
Jordan Siemers Wisconsin 920.946.8525
Ben Simpson Ohio 740.312.5865
Chad Steinberger Texas 940.733.0430
Jeff Stookey Indiana 574.265.1959
Robert Teixeira California 209.495.0367
Jennifer Thomas Ohio 614.395.9823
Nathan Thomas Ohio 937.537.0805
Keith Topp Ohio 937.489.9587
Paul Trapp Wisconsin 715.896.7062
Roger Turner Wisconsin 608.770.0012
Bonnie Van Dyk Wisconsin 715.220.6612
Ryan Weigel Wisconsin 608.434.4109
Laurie Winkleman Wisconsin 920.209.0250
R Joshua Wright Idaho 801.404.1627
Larry Wright Missouri 417.300.4835
Jason Zimmerman New York 585.481.5912


2024 Holstein Association USA
Approved Judges List



The following judges are approved by Holstein Association USA to serve as judges at nationally-sanctioned Junior Holstein Shows. All nationally-sanctioned Junior Holstein Shows must select their judge from either the National Judges List or the Holstein Association USA Approved Judges List.

Holstein Association USA encourages state and regional Holstein show management to utilize the National Judges List and Approved Judges List when selecting judges for their shows. With questions about the judges lists, please contact Tim Ziemba at 315.730.3312, or via email.


Name Location Contact Number
Martin Artucio Uruguay 59899664402
Kari Behling Wisconsin 608.444.2441
Ryan Bilyeu Missouri 417.838.1093
Nathan Boehm North Dakota 701.220.8174
Nico Bons Netherlands 0031630141782
Jeff Brantmeier Wisconsin 920.205.4976
Danielle Brown Wisconsin 608.574.7726
Christopher Carpio Colorado 970.590.8800
Brian Carscadden Ontario 416.990.8018
Jean-Philippe Charest Quebec 418.894.7934
Cyrus Conard New York 518.369.3389
Grant Cope Ohio 330.423.2323
Katie Coyne New York 920.723.8185
Nathan Donnay Minnesota 320.510.3381
Steve Fraser Ontario
226.821.2726
Patrick Gubelmann Switzerland
0041791765345
Ted Halbach Wisconsin 608.219.5289
Brooks Hendrickson Wisconsin
608.225.5520
James Hoffman Pennsylvania 570.617.1239
Amy Hoover Pennsylvania 618.267.1899
Brent Howe Ontario 519.282.5245
Alex Huibregtse Wisconsin 920.838.3229
Jason James Wisconsin
608.341.8250
Leah James Wisconsin 507.312.4311
Gary Jones Ireland 00353879432135
Bailee Kearns Wisconsin 417.224.7590
Mark Keller Wisconsin 608.513.6455
Justine Kelsey New York 315.447.0042
Rudy Kiko Ohio 330.540.2416
Alan Kruse Iowa 563.451.9952
Kaleb Kruse Iowa 563.880.7495
William Langel Wisconsin 920.210.3998
Justin Langer Wisconsin 608.225.2743
Megan Lauber Wisconsin 262.902.3156
Rafael Lopez Puerto Rico 787.356.9466
Mike Lortie Indiana 260.367.1700
Micah Matlock Indiana 317.468.5103
Kristen Metcalf Wisconsin 608.289.5373
Jennifer Meyer Wisconsin 920.850.0437
Steve Moff Ohio 614.205.7179
Michelle Morian Pennsylvania 814.282.3678
Shawn Nehls Wisconsin 920.253.9923
Devin O'Hara Ontario 905.960.7282
David Packard New York 860.569.5868
Bill Rauen Iowa
563.607.0694
Andrew Reynolds New York 585.813.6298
Tanner Schmaling Wisconsin 262.949.4620
Mandy Schmidt California 707.484.2077
Matt Sharpe New York 607.345.9852
Greg Silva California 559.250.0138
Crystal Sinn Minnesota 920.242.7507
Thomas Uber Pennsylvania 330.853.9297
Colin Uecker Wisconsin 920.253.5852
Allen Van Gorder New York 240.727.4515
Jeff VanPatten New York 315.729.1072
Mark Welk Pennsylvania 717.875.8393
Emily Yeiser Stepp Virginia 410.353.9532
 


Applications:

Applications are available for download online. Your submission must be received by Holstein Association USA no later than August 1.

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Holstein Association USA
Judges Conference

Holstein Association USA Judges Conferences include judging classes as well as classroom time. Attendees must be at least 22 years of age by day of the conference. A panel of officials will give attendees meeting the minimum requirements a "satisfactory" rating.

Individuals on the Holstein Association USA Judges List must have attended and received a satisfactory rating at a Holstein Association USA Judges Conference within a five-year period.

Those planning to apply for the lists in the future must first attend receive a satisfactory rating at a Holstein Association USA Judges Conference before submitting an application.