her have done. Lauren expresses how much of an honor it is to be serving on this board and she cannot wait to see what the future holds. JWCox is the 19-year-old son of Shane and John Moran. JW will be a junior this fall at Western Kentucky University majoring in animal science with an option in pre-vet. After receiving his college degree, JW plans to become a large animal vet specializing in embryology. JW is a four-year member of the Kentucky Junior Hereford Association where he served as the president and vice president. JW would like to return the favor the board gave him by striving to be someone that could set the pace for the younger generation. He plans to help younger kids get involved and get started in the organization, while working side-by-side with leaders of our industry to gain support for NJHA programs. Libby Ruston is the 19-year-old daughter of Lee and Andrea Rushton. Libby is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee at Martin majoring in agricultural business and political science. Libby plans to represent an agricultural based company or organization in the public relations or political field. Libby is a member of the Tennessee Junior Hereford Association where she has served as the president for two terms, the reporter and the middle Tennessee director. Libby’s goal is to help connect her state to the national program by growing excitement and interest in showing cattle and competitions. She wants to connect with the juniors in the breed by serving as a representative and having the opportunity to motivate and encourage others, as well as connect herself more to the breed through seeking and learning more about the Hereford industry as a whole. Luke Daniels is a 19-year-old twin son of Scanlon and Angela Daniels. He will be a sophomore at South
Plains College this fall, studying pre-veterinary/animal science and competing on the livestock judging team. Luke’s ultimate goal is to raise quality Hereford cattle and farm, while focusing on the advancement of embryology and collection services in his family’s veterinary operation – Circle H Headquarters, L.L.C. He credits his competitive drive, ethics and genuine passion for the Hereford breed to being a first-generation breeder growing up in the Texas panhandle. As a 12- year member of the Texas Junior Hereford Association, Luke has held multiple leadership positions. In these positions he aims to be both a set of ears and information for the Hereford youth, attempting to be the best resource possible while assisting in growth of the breed’s future. Ralston Ripp is the 21-year-old daughter of Cody and Ronette Heinrich. Ralston is a junior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a dual major in animal science and agribusiness. While at UNL, she has been actively engaged in the Engler Entrepreneurship program and is excited to continue to grow her small business ventures. She has been a part of the livestock judging team, Block & Bridle committee chairmen and an Alpha Phi freshman orientation leader. Ralston plans to grow her cattle herd and open her own business targeting beef cattle, rural communities and youth. Ralston is a 12-year member of the Nebraska Junior Hereford Association and served as the 2018 state queen, the reporter, the secretary, the vice president and current president. As a NJHA Director, Ralston works to ensure aspirations of the impossible are welcomed, long-lasting traditions of the Hereford breed are sustained, and our legacy is grown to last beyond our generation. Wesley Denton is the 19-year-old son of Angie and John Denton from Blue
Rapids, Kan. He will be a sophomore at Kansas State University majoring in animal sciences and industry. He has been a director for the Kansas Junior Hereford Association since 2017 along with multiple FFA and 4-H offices. He plans to serve the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) with integrity, leadership and a hard-working hand, while continuing to strive to be a selfless leader. He believes the strength in an organization like the NJHA is the ability to grow connections across age groups. He has led clipping, fitting and showmanship clinics as well as individual mentorship, and would like to expand on this one-on-one approach to the NJHA Junior Board of Directors. Lauren Jones is the 18-year-old daughter of BJ and Kim Jones of Darlington, Wis. She is going to be a freshman at Oklahoma State University double majoring in animal science and agriculture communications. One of her long-term goals is to help cattlemen effectively market their animals and end-products. She believes it is important for the membership to continue to be involved in activities that provide youth with experiences that will help them succeed in the future. She wants to explore ways for the adult membership to become more involved in the junior membership, especially during the transition of those graduating from junior membership and joining the adult association. Hannah Pearson is the 20-year-old daughter of Wade and Michelle Pearson of Oconto, Neb. She is going to be a sophomore at Texas Tech University, majoring in agriculture communications. She plans to promote the contests and work with the state associations to promote participation in the contests while serving on the NJHA Board of Directors. She believes it is important for the board to be distinguished,
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