Bryan Ressler is this year’s Awards chair. He is a senior from Cooperstown, ND majoring in animal and range sciences. Bryan is the son of Larry and Karen Ressler. His S&S activities include Ag in the Classroom, Ag Olympics, Kiddie Days, intramurals, past ham curing co-chair, beef showman, and is currently serving as the club’s president.

Courtney Hawbaker is this year’s Ad Sales Task Force chair. She is a sophomore from Portal, ND majoring in ag. econ. and animal and range sciences. Courtney is the daughter of Ted and Mary Hawbaker. Her S&S activities include intramurals, Ag in the Classroom, Kiddie Days Ag Olympics, past beef showman and is currently serving as the club’s new member co-chair.

Jason Roise is this year’s Banquet chair. He is a senior from Powers Lake, ND majoring in agriculture systems management. Jason is the son of Gerald and LuAnn Roise. His S&S activities include past Kiddie Days co-chair, Ag Olympics and is currently serving as the club’s vice president. 

Jordan Johnson is one of this year’s Arena Committee co-chairs. He is a junior from Morristown, SD majoring in zoology. Jordan is the son of Ron Johnson and LaQuita Shockley. His S&S activities include Ag Olympics, Kiddie Days, Ag in the Classroom, intramurals and past beef showman

Matt Hawkins is one of this year’s Arena Committee co-chairs. He is a sophomore from Inver Grove Heights, MN majoring in agricultural and biosystems engineering. Matt is the son of Jeff and Diane Hawkins. His S&S activities include Ag Olympics, Kiddie Days, Ag in the Classroom, intramurals, past beef showman and is currently serving as the club’s new member co-chair.

Lindsay Paulson is one of this year’s Art Committee co-chairs. She is a senior from Binford, ND majoring in animal and range sciences. Lindsay is the daughter of Doug and Carol Rickford. Her S&S activities include past dairy showman, art committee co-chair.

Megan Gibbs is one of this year’s Art Committee co-chairs. She is freshman from Glendive, MT majoring in zoology. Megan is the daughter of Tim and Laurie Gibbs. Her S&S activities include Ag Olympics & Homecoming.

Kayla Skunberg is one of this year’s Entertainment and Flowers co-chairs. She is a junior from Barnesville, MN majoring in Child Development and Family Science with a minor in extention education. Kayla is the daughter of Terry and Janice Skunberg. She is currently serving as the club’s CASCAC/CSO representative.

Amanda Montgomery is one of this year’s Entertainment and Flowers co-chairs. She is a freshman from Carrington, ND majoring in agricultural education. Amanda is the daughter of Dennis and Betty Montgomery. Her S&S activities include Ag Olympics.

Jake Ellwein is one of this year’s Technical Committee co-chairs. He is a sophomore from Rosemount, MN majoring in agricultural and biosystems engineering. Jake is the son of Lee and Cindy Ellwein. His S&S activities include Ag Olympics, intramurals and past beef showman.

Kacey Holm is one of this year’s Technical Committee co-chairs. He is a sophomore from Ellendale, ND majoring in animal and range sciences. Kacey is the son of Barry and Roxanne Holm. His S&S activities include Ag Olympics, Ag in the Classroom, Kiddie Days, intramurals, homecoming and he was this year’s turkey sales co-chair.

Lacey Schneider is one of this year’s Layout Committee co-chairs. She is a junior from Hebron, ND majoring in animal science with a minor in agribusiness. Lacey is the daughter of Geig and Linda Schneider. Her S&S activities include Ag Olympics, Kiddie Days, Ag in the Classroom, National Block and Bridle, past art co-chair, layout chair and beef showman and is currently one of our 81st Little I Princesses.

Jenna Schmidt is one of this year’s Layout Committee co-chairs. She is a junior from Pipestone, MN majoring in food science and animal science. Jenna is the daughter of John and Joyce Schmidt. Her S&S activities include National Block & Bridle, Ag Olympics, Kiddie Days, Ag in the Classroom, past fundraising chair and beef showman and is currently serving as the club’s treasurer.

Ashton Ulmer is one of this year’s Ad Design Committee co-chairs. She is a sophomore from Fullerton, ND majoring in zoology. Ashton is the daughter of Gary and Tracy Ulmer. Her S&S activities include Ag Olympics.

Kate Moser is one of this year’s Ad Design Committee co-chairs. She is a sophomore from Bismarck, ND majoring in mechanical engineering. Kate is the daughter of Wade and Lynn Moser. Her S&S activities include past ad design co-chair.

Allison Gibbs is this year’s Agriculturalist of the Year chair. She is a junior from Glendive, MT majoring in animal science and mass communications. Allison is the daughter of Tim and Laurie Gibbs. Her S&S activities include Ag in the Classroom, Ag Olympics, past Kiddie Days co-chair, new member co-chair and sheep showman and is currently serving as the club’s assistant treasurer.

Sarah Seefeld is this year’s Booth chair. She is a sophomore from Harvey, ND majoring in animal science. Sarah is the daughter of Leon and Cathy Seefeld. Her S&S activities include Kiddie Days, Ag in the Classroom and Ag Olympics.

Sarah Gustin is one of this year’s Contestant Feed Committee co-chairs. She is a junior from Mandan, ND majoring in agricultural communications and public relations with a minor in animal science. Sarah is the daughter of Dennis and Sherry Gustin. Her S&S activities include Pig and Lamb Sale, past contestant feed co-chair, spring picnic concessions chair, past swine and beef showman and is currently our 81st Little I Queen.

Lindsey Voigt is one of this year’s Contestant Feed Committee co-chairs. She is a senior from Mandan, ND majoring in animal science. Lindsey is the daughter of Al and Rosalie Voigt. Her S&S activities include Ag Olympics, Ag in the Classroom, past beef showman, ham curing contestant and contestant feed co-chair.

Rachelle Hadland is one of this year’s Concessions Committee co-chairs. She is a sophomore from Kindred, ND majoring in microbiology, human performance and fitness, and Spanish. Rachelle is the daughter of Richard and Kathy Hadland. Her S&S activities include intramurals.

Whitney Haux is one of this year’s Concessions Committee co-chairs. She is a sophomore from Kindred, ND majoring in animal science. Whitney is the daughter of Steve and Sandy Haux. Her S&S activities include Kiddie Days, Ag in the Classroom, Ag Olympics, Pig and Lamb Sale, North Star Classic Fitting Contest and past beef showman.

Anna Maus is one of this year’s Special Events Committee co-chairs. She is a senior from Golva, ND majoring in hospitality and tourism management . Anna is the daughter of Dan and Sarah Maus. Her S&S activities include National Block and Bridle chair, Ag Olympics, Kiddie Days, intramurals, past turkey sales co-chair, pictures committee co-chair, concessions co-chair, ad sales task force chair and swine showman. She is currently serving as the club’s historian.

Kim Halls is one of this year’s Special Events co-chairs. She is a junior from Brooten, MN majoring in animal science with a minor in agricultural business. Kim is the daughter of Mark and Michelle Halls. Her S&S activities include Ag Olympics, Ag in the Classroom, Kiddie Days, past beef, sheep and dairy showman, special events co-chair, new member chair, North Star Classic Fitting Contest co-chair and is currently the club’s National Block and Bridle chair.

Malynda Carter is this year’s Queen Committee chair. She is a senior from Rocklake, ND majoring in agricultural economics. Malynda is the daughter of Terry and Mavis Carter. Her S&S activities include past swine showman, public speaking contestant and queen committee chair.

Amanda Schaff is one of this year’s Publicity Committee co-chairs. She is a junior from Mandan, ND majoring in public relations and advertising with a minor in animal science. Amanda is the daughter of Jerry and Brenda Schaff. Her S&S activities include Ag Olympics and advertising sales.

Cassie Schriefer is one of this year’s Publicity Committee co-chairs. She is a freshman from Golden Valley, ND majoring in agricultural communications and international studies. Cassie is the daughter of Marc and Jodi Schriefer. Her S&S activities include intramurals.

KaSondra Klein is one of this year’s Picture Committee co-chairs. She is a sophomore from Hazen, ND majoring in animal and range sciences as well as equine studies. KaSondra is the daughter of Wes and MaryAnn Klein. Her S&S activities include past ad sales member and is currently serving as the club’s technical co-chair.

Amber Leaf is one of this year’s Picture Committee co-chairs. She is a senior from Jacobson, MN majoring in agricultural and biosystems engineering. Amber is the daughter of Randy Leaf. Her S&S activities include past beef showman..

Tom Curley is one of this year’s Ethics Committee co-chairs. He is a sophomore from Windom, MN majoring in agricultural and biosystems management. Tom is the son of Mike and Sue Curley. His S&S activities include Ag Olympics, intramurals and past sheep showman. He is currently serving as the club’s recreation co-chair.

Mark Purfeerst is one of this year’s Ethics Committee co-chairs. He is a junior from Faribault, MN majoring in agricultural economics. Mark is the son of Jim and Deb Purfeerst. His S&S activities include Ag Olympics, Kiddie Days and past beef showman.

Nicole Studenski is one of this year’s Ethics Committee co-chairs. She is a senior from Foley, MN majoring in equine studies and animal and range sciences. Nicole is the daughter of Randy and Denise Studenski. Her S&S activities include Kiddie Days, Ag in the Classroom, Ag Olympics past assistant equine superintendent and hippology co-chair.

Luke Wiese is one of this year’s Fundraising co-chairs. He is a senior from Jamestown, ND majoring in construction management. Luke is the son of Mark and Jan Wiese. His S&S activities include Ag Olympics, past Ag in the Classroom co-chair, animal welfare co-chair, ethics co-chair and is currently serving as the club’s drug and alcohol representative.

Hannah Kossow is one of this year’s Fundraising co-chairs. She is a sophomore from Cooperstown, ND majoring in animal and range sciences with a minor in equine studies. Hannah is the daughter of Jeff and Bonnie Kossow. Her S&S activities include Ag in the Classroom, Kiddie Days, Pig and Lamb Sale and past beef showman.

DJ Morast is this year’s Beef Superintendent. He is a junior from Beulah, ND majoring in animal science. DJ is the son of Dennis and Nora Morast. His S&S activities include Ag in the Classroom, Ag Olympics, past beef showman and fundraiser co-chair.

Lacey Holen is this year’s Assistant Beef Superintendent. She is a junior from Upham, ND. Lacey is the daughter of Kirby and Deanna Holen. Her S&S activities include Kiddie Days, intramurals, past beef and swine showman.

Derek Peterson is the Equine Superintendent. He is a senior from Warren, MN majoring in agribusiness. Derek is the son of Dean and Eleanor Peterson. His S&S activities include National Block and Bridle, swine showman and past equine showman.

Haylee Hawkins is the Assistant Equine Superintendent. She is a junior from Rosemount, MN majoring in equine studies and animal and range sciences. Haylee is the daughter of Bob and Diane Hawkins. Her S&S activities include Ag Olympics  and past equine showman and hippology committee.

Jayme Wilkens is this year’s Sheep Superintendent. She is a senior from Hannover, ND majoring in animal science. Jayme is the daughter of Blaine and Mikey Wilkens. Her S&S activities include and past dairy showman.

Justin Galbreath is this year’s Assistant Sheep Superintendent. He is a senior from Oakes, ND majoring in animal science. Justin is the son of Craig and Mary Galbreath. His S&S activities include Ag Olympics, Pig and Lamb Sale manager and past sheep showman. He is currently serving as one of the club’s animal welfare co-chairs.

Whitney Brag is the Swine Superintendent. She is a junior from Kindred, ND majoring in general agriculture. Whitney is the daughter of Randy and Rachel Brag. Her S&S activities include Ag Olympics, Ag in the Classroom, Kiddie Days, National Block and Bridle and past turkey sales co-chair.

Noah Hall is the Assistant Swine Superintendent. He is a senior from Berthold, ND majoring in mechanical engineering. Noah is the son of Curt and Leann Hall . His S&S activities include Ag Olympics, Kiddie Days, Ag in the Classroom, intramurals, National Block and Bridle, past arena and contestant feed co-chair, beef and swine showman, as well as speech and ham curing contestant.

Doug Nordling is this year’s Dairy Superintendent. He is a senior from Farmington, MN majoring in criminal justice. Doug is the son of Denny and Patti Nordling. Her S&S activities include Ag in the Classroom, Ag Olympics, intramurals and past dairy showman.

Jenny Brown is this year’s Assistant Dairy Superintendent. She is a senior majoring in animal science and agricultural economics. Jenny is the daughter of Jay and Anna Brown. Her S&S activities include past dairy and swine showman.

Ashley Tedrow is also one of this year’s Hippology Committee co-chairs. She is a sophomore from New Rockford, ND majoring in equine studies. Ashley is the daughter of Randy and Carolyn Tedrow. Her S&S activities include past equine showman.

Paige Brummond is one of this year’s Hippology Committee co-chairs. She is a sophomore from Oakes, ND majoring in equine studies and animal and range sciences with a minor in agribusiness. Paige is the daughter of Gordon and Kathy Brummund. Her S&S activities include  past equine showman and hippology committee member.

Austen Germolus is the Ham Curing chair. He is a senior from Borup, MN majoring in agricultural economics. Austen is the son of John and Colleen Germolus. His S&S activities include Ag Olympics, Ag in the Classroom, intramurals, past assistant treasurer, pooper scooper and horse showman.

Marcus Meder is the Public Speaking chair. He is a senior from Dalton, MN majoring in economics with a minor in political science. Marcus is the son of Brad and Barb Meder. His S&S activities include Kiddie Days, past beef showman and public speaking contestant.

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