my first question is “What is your goal?” for the year. Everyone is different and I know by being able to do the ground work from the beginning it will help finding the right animal for each family.
WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND? I reside in Dunlap, Iowa and am the owner of Tice Show Cattle. We will host our inaugural sale this October in Dunlap. In 2008, my best friend, Tim Schaeffer and I began the partnership of Schaeffer-Tice Show Cattle. We are focused on marketing maternal genetics across various breeds. We recently held our annual sale in Hagerstown, Indiana and are also involved in multiple sales throughout the year. I am originally from Lebanon, Pennsylvania. I attended Black Hawk College and was a member of the Livestock Judging Team. After college, I joined the Sullivan Farms team and worked to become the Show Barn Manager. During my 18 years with Sullivan Farms, we were honored to have success in the show ring with countless National and Supreme Champions in multiple breeds. I also received the Herdsman of the Year awards for both Shorthorn and Chianina breeds. WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE INDUSTRY? I am the owner of Tice Show Cattle and am excited to host my inaugural sale , October 15th in Dunlap. The sale will feature an elite group of multi-breed heifers and steers. As stated above, I also have my partnership with Schaeffer- Tice Show Cattle. I currently serve on the American Chianina Board of Directors. WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS/PLANS FOR THE FUTURE? I am excited about the future of this industry and having the opportunity to work with future leaders across multiple breeds. It has always been my passion for high quality cattle no matter the breed that can bring success to juniors, their families and breeders alike. I strive to breed and find cattle that can work for each of my customers today and in the future. One thing I highly believe in and is always
WHAT/WHO HAS BEEN INFLUENTIAL TO GET YOU WHERE YOU ARE TODAY?
First and foremost I have to thank my parents, Tom and Debra Tice, for giving me the opportunity to chase my dreams! It started with a strong foundation at home that gave me the conviction to go halfway across the country to college and then later make my home in Dunlap. We all have life long connections and that holds true for Tim Schaeffer and myself as we have pushed each other to grow and improve. There are many reasons I have made my home in Dunlap, but it took hard work and dedication and I had a great mentor in John Sullivan and his family. The Sullivan family and crew all took a chance on a no name kid from the East Coast. I am gratefully for their mentorship and lifelong friendship that have helped me get to where I am today! Just goes to show you - surround yourself with good people and great things will happen! ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE… Fly Eagles Fly!
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