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.
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.
Application Deadline: May 22, 2026
Peyton Andras is the son of Will and Kim Andras. He lives on the family farm in Manchester, Illinois where they have raised purebred cattle for over 125 years. Peyton is a 2025 graduate of Winchester High School where he was involved in FFA, 4-H, Golf, and Baseball. He is attending Lincoln Land Community College to study Animal Science and is a member of the livestock judging team. Peyton is excited to gain leadership experience, be a role model for the younger Red Angus members, and continue to be engaged in the Red Angus breed.
Email: peyton.s.andras@gmail.com
J.D. Miller is a 4th generation cattle producer from Edgefield, South Carolina. Here he lives and works on his families Red Angus operation alongside his mother and father David and Karen Miller. J.D. is currently attending Piedmont Technical College with plans to transfer to Clemson University to major in Animal Science. He is on the Junior Red Angus board to help encourage and influence younger generations of cattle from all operations regardless the type or the size of the operation they may come from.
Email: Email: jdmiller306@gmail.com
Claire McIntyre is from Walnut Grove, Missouri, and is the daughter of Jessica and Tim Berry and Dexter and Christy McIntyre. In the fall of 2026, Claire will begin her sophomore year at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, where she is studying animal science. Throughout high school, Claire was actively involved in FFA, serving as her chapter president and later as an area parliamentarian. She is also a member of the Missouri Junior Simmental Association. As a Junior Red Angus Association Board member, Claire’s goals are to encourage greater involvement in leadership opportunities and help create experiences that allow juniors to grow within the industry. She hopes to continue learning from successful Red Angus breeders and gain valuable knowledge and connections throughout her time serving on the Junior Red Angus Association Board.
Zane Downey of Whitehall, Montana, is the son of Levi and Corie Downey. After graduating from Whitehall High School, he chose to take a gap year to focus on helping with Junior Red Angus activities, serving as a Montana FFA state officer, and working toward his private pilot license. He has grown up showing multiple species of livestock across the country and is grateful for the friends, mentors, and experiences the livestock and Red Angus communities have given him. Zane plans to attend Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University in the fall of 2027, where he will major in Aeronautical Science – Flight before pursuing a career in commercial aviation. As a Junior Board member, he hopes to be approachable, support other juniors, and do his part to help move the Red Angus breed forward.
Email: zane.t.downey@gmail.com
Daughter of Mike and Sally Skiba from North Branch, Minnesota, Mikayla is part of a family-operated cow-calf ranch, managing around 70 head of cattle. Currently a student at the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities, she is pursuing degrees in Animal Science and Agricultural Communications and Marketing. Mikayla is actively involved in the Block and Bridle Club and Lambda Delta Phi on campus, and is a member of the U of M livestock judging team. She is on the junior board to expand her knowledge of the industry, build connections with professionals, and share her passion for Red Angus nationwide.
Email: skiba028@umn.edu
Born in Enid, Oklahoma, to Melissa Pennington and Levi Bashaw. Brodie spent much of his childhood moving between different cities and states. During his early years, his parents got a divorce and faced many family struggles prior to finding his home at the Boys Ranch Town. At Boys Ranch, he learned about livestock and the show cattle industry. This is where he was introduced to Red Angus breed and grew a passion for the breed. He hopes his story and journey encourages others and shows that anyone can find a home in the livestock industry.
Email: brodiebashaw24@gmail.com
Tessa McGibbon is from southern Arizona. Tessa grew up raising Red Angus cattle with her family and alongside cowboys, learning hard work from a young age. Both sides of her family are deeply rooted in Arizona’s ranching tradition, which she intends to continue. She is attending West Texas A&M University to study Animal Science. She has been in Junior Red Angus since 2018, attending events in 15 states. While on the board, she will encourage involvement, build connections, and teach others about the commercial and show sides of the Red Angus cattle.
Email: tessa.mcgibbon@icloud.com
From Perkins, Oklahoma, Truett is the son of Tony and Edie Tolar. He attends Oklahoma State University, where he is majoring in Biosystems Engineering to stay involved in agriculture through engineering. He serves on the board to gain more knowledge, make an impact on younger members who want to learn more, and become more involved in the cattle industry.
Email: truwtolar@gmail.com