2023 Holstein Association USA
National 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 Qualified. 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 Qualified list. Nationally-sanctioned Junior Holstein Shows must select their judge from either the National or Qualified list.

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

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Click here to register for a Holstein 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.