The Junior Red Angus Association Board of Directors offers leadership development beyond the boundaries of local or state groups. Directors are elected to the eight-member board each year at the annual meeting held in conjunction with the Red Angus Youth Expo.
Kenedy DeVoe, daughter of Kyley and Brenna DeVoe, grew up raising Red Angus cattle on her family’s operation in Justin, Texas, which helped cultivate her passion for production agriculture from a young age. This motivated her to pursue evaluating livestock throughout her higher education, which allowed her to recently graduate from Redlands Community College with an associate’s degree in animal science. In the fall, she will head to Kansas State University to build on her understanding of beef production while continuing to judge livestock. She is thankful for the opportunity to serve the Red Angus juniors throughout her servant-hearted leadership within the association that has had such a positive impact on her life.
Zachary Griffeth of Marietta, Oklahoma, is the son of Anne and Kelley Kimmey, and attends Oklahoma State University, pursuing an animal science degree with a minor in ag business. A long-time member of the Red Angus breed, Griffeth has been active since he was eight and plans to return to the family ranch to join his parents in the day-to-day ranching operations
Gracie Rogers is the daughter of Nathan and Carrie Rogers of Princeton, Missouri. Gracie is attending Iowa State University, where she is studying Animal Science with a minor in Biology. She later then plans on attending veterinarian school for large animals. Outside of school, Gracie is involved in 4-H, Missouri Junior Red Angus Association and Iowa Junior Red Angus Association. As a board member, Gracie hopes to encourage other junior members to expand their knowledge of the industry, as well as grow as a leader and advocator for the Red Angus Breed.
Cameron Ison is the son of Rob Ison and Jenny Wallin of Paducah, Kentucky. He is a sophomore at Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott, Kansas, where he is part of the livestock judging team and is majoring in agriculture. During high school, he was active in FFA where he served as the president of both his chapter and his region. As a board member, he plans to advocate for the Red Angus breed and the beef industry, get more juniors involved, and learn from successful beef industry leaders.
Bailey Jean Smith is the daughter of Michael and Sarah Smith and is from the city of Shiner, Texas. She is a student at Texas A&M University, studying agricultural communications and journalism as well as agricultural leadership. She is involved in various organizations within the Texas A&M College of Agriculture, as well as some that are community service-oriented. Bailey’s purpose in running for the board is to give back to an organization that has helped her grow and develop as a person.
Aliceson Stranberg is the daughter of Reid & Stacy Stranberg from Newell, South Dakota. She is a sophomore at Casper College where she is working toward her agribusiness degree while participating on the Casper College Livestock Judging team. After graduating from Casper College she plans on continuing her education at a four-year school to become a feed nutritionist. Aliceson says the biggest life lesson she has learned from exhibiting livestock is “always take risks, you will never learn without trying”. She loves the Red Angus breed and is excited to run for the Junior Red Angus Board.
Taryn Cox, daughter of Brooke and Tyler Cox, is from Walla Walla, Washington. She is currently studying agricultural economics and journalism, with a minor in pre-law at Kansas State University. Growing up on a commercial yearling operation, she transitioned into raising purebred Red Angus and Charolais cattle. She is excited to serve on the board so she can help other kids find their place in the agricultural industry with the help of junior programs. Taryn’s diverse background in the cattle industry will bring a unique perspective to the board and she’s grateful for the opportunity to serve!
Peyton Andras lives in Manchester, Illinois, and his parents are Will and Kim Andras. He is getting ready to begin his senior year at Winchester High School. He is very active in FFA and serves as the reporter for his chapter. He is also active in 4-H. Peyton enjoys showing Red Angus cattle and judging livestock. He is certified in artificial insemination and does pregnancy ultrasounds for Andras Stock Farm. Peyton also plays on both the golf and baseball teams for his school. He is excited to serve on the JRA board because as it is an excellent leadership opportunity. Further, serving on the JRA board provides networking opportunities for Peyton within the breed as well as the beef industry.
JRA Board members play a key role in developing and executing programs and events that benefit junior members and promote the Red Angus breed. They participate in JRA Board meetings, where new and ongoing initiatives are discussed, and decisions about JRA activities are made. Additionally, board members are expected to attend and assist in organizing shows, field days, and conferences where junior members are actively involved.
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