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Association Leadership

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is comprised of 12 individuals that represent the Wisconsin Holstein membership. The Board meets four times a year, and is responsible for guiding the Association and its members in the right direction.

Contact a Board Member

Ryan Weigel, President

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Kurt Loehr, Vice President

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Steve Maier, Secretary

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Ty Hildebrandt, Executive Committee

 

Krista Luedtke, Executive Committee

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Brian Coyne

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Patrick Crave

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Todd Hoesly

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Joe Meyer

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Nicole Miller-Speich

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Brenda Murphy

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Ralph Petersheim

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Staff

Executive Director

Laura Wackershauser

800-223-4269 ext. 1

lauraw@wisholsteins.com

Director of Communications

Mara Budde

800-223-4269 ext. 2

marab@wisholsteins.com

Director of Marketing & Membership

EmmaRae Brown

800-223-4269 ext. 3

emmaraeb@wisholsteins.com

Committees

Membership involvement is essential to the success of WHA's events. Below is a list of committees with a brief description of each.

WHA members are welcome to be a part of the WHA committees they may call the WHA office at 800-223-4269 to ask to be a committee member or email us.

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Membership Programming

Treasure Quest, State Picnic and member promotions are just a few of the responsibilities of this committee, which usually meets at least twice a year. This group also focuses on barn meetings and topics.

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Chair: Kurt Loehr

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Futurity and Advocacy

The Wisconsin Holstein Futurity is held each year in coordination with the Open Show at the Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis. Help plan this 20+ year tradition, from decorations to sponsors, the exhibitor meal and more. Every input and hand helps to pull off a great show in West Allis.

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Chair: Ty Hildebrandt

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Shows

This committee focuses on helping shape the future of Wisconsin Holstein Association shows. 

 

Co-Chairs: Krista Luedtke and Ryan Weigel

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Scholarship

This committee is responsible for reviewing and selecting scholarship award winners for WHA. In 2020, over $16,000 worth of scholarships were awarded to members of the association. This committee also helps with acquiring donations for fund-building auctions.

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Chair: Nicole Miller-Speich

 
Young Adult and County Outreach

Join a committee just for 21-45-year-olds to plan social and educational events and meet other young adults throughout the state. This group is a great opportunity for young adults to get more involved in WHA!

 

Chair: Joe Meyer

 

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