May/June 2022 Junior National Edition

a cosmetologist for people to show steers. Also working for Steve Bonham and getting numerous opportunities helping families show cattle all over the country. Bobby – To make a very long story short, it started with my first job after JuCo, working for Charles and Betty Herzog and Stevie and Kent Herzog. Then working with Buddy Priesmeyer, John Ben Carrabba, Jim Martin, Mark Ray and Steve Bonham. They have all given me experiences that have led me to where I am today. What people have impacted your life the most? Mandi – My parents; my brother, Justin Whitefield; Shane Tinnin; my Ag teachers, Gary Ross and Mark Gary; and numerous friends along the way. Bobby – My parents, Buddy

Preismeyer, John Ben Carrabba, Steve Bonham, Ronald Cole, Gary Watts and numerous friends along the way. What is something you would like to accomplish going forward? Both – We plan to continue furthering our business, Melatoninimplants.com, which we share with Matt Turner and Shane Vanzant; to continue to be successful in the showring at the highest degree and lastly to live a long healthy life with each other. This is why you do it? Mandi – It is my passion. There is nothing mor gratifying than the process of helping kids reach their goal in the show ring. Bobby – I love the people and the competition.

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