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.

All individuals on the list are expected to follow the Holstein Association USA Judges Code of Conduct.

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

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.

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.

New in 2025, Judges on the National Judges List who have judged a National Open Holstein Show within the past 10 years will have their names in bold and marked with an asterisk*.

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

Applications:

The Judges List Application Portal is open. Your submission must be received by Holstein Association USA no later than
June 1.

Note: This will be your only opprtunity to upate your exisiting Judges List information or submit a new Judges List Application.

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