NJAA Board of Directors
The National Junior Angus Association Board of Directors offers leadership development beyond the boundaries of local or state groups. Six new directors are elected to the twelve-member board each year at the annual meeting held in conjunction with the National Junior Angus Show.
MEET YOUR NJAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jack Dameron
Jack Dameron, from the state of Illinois is a fourth-generation Angus breeder. He is the son of Jeff and Jennifer Dameron. Growing up showing and raising Angus cattle, Jack has always had a passion for the breed along with being involved in the Illinois Junior and National Junior Angus Association. Currently, he is a student at the University of Illinois where he is pursuing a undergraduate in Animal Science with a concentration in pre-medical. Jack plans on having a career in the medical field while still being actively involved in his family crop and cattle business.
Lauren Gilbert
Lauren Gilbert lives on her family’s Angus cattle operation in the Ozarks of southwest Missouri. She is the daughter of Josh and LeAnna Gilbert. Lauren and her brother, Paden, are first-generation Angus breeders and have been active within the Missouri Junior Angus Association and NJAA. Lauren is currently a senior at the University of Missouri where she is studying Agricultural Communications and Leadership. After graduation, she plans to return to the family business, Gilbert Industries, where they specialize in stainless steel tank fabrication.
Avery Mather
Born and raised in State Center, Iowa, Avery is the daughter of Joe and Allison Mather. She comes from generations of Angus breeders and continues to exhibit and produce Angus cattle alongside her siblings, Carson and Keegan. Currently, Avery is studying Agricultural Business at Iowa State University. After graduation, she intends to stay within the agriculture industry, working with producers and the next generation of agriculture enthusiasts.
Colter Pohlman
Colter Pohlman, from the Lone Star State of Texas, is the son of Scott and Moriah Pohlman. He is a fourth-generation Angus breeder who grew up showing and raising Angus cattle with his family. He has been a member of the National Junior Angus Association since 2009 and has been actively involved in the Texas Junior Angus Association since 2013. Colter is attending Texas Tech University where he is a sophomore dual majoring in Agricultural & Applied Economics and Business Administration. He plans to pursue a career in the finance sector, likely as a personal financial advisor, as well as continue to grow his Angus herd.
Lani LeBeouf
From the bayou state of Louisiana, Lani LeBeouf is a Louisiana raised, first-generation angus breeder and the daughter of Kurt and Angie LeBeouf. LeBeouf has been a part of both the NJAA and LJAA since 2011. She is currently a midwife student and hopes to assist in the beauty of bringing life into this world. After certification, LeBeouf plans to continue her practice by working in a birth center alongside other midwives!
Jonwyn Ayres
Jonwyn Ayres hails from way out west in the state of Oregon. A third generation Angus producer; she understands the importance of the next generation of Angus breeders being equipped for their futures. Currently, Jonwyn is attending Black Hawk College in Illinois while being on their livestock judging team. She is working toward an undergraduate in Agriculture Economics, with the intent to go to Law School. She plans to raise Angus cattle with her family while specializing in water, and environmental law. Her passion lies in advocating for cattle’s positive effect on the climate and answering consumer questions.
Suter Clark
Suter Clark born and raised in the commonwealth of Virginia. He is the son of Gretchen and Timothy Clark and brother of J. Gordon Clark who served as the 2023 Vice Chairman of the National Junior Angus Board. Suter has been involved in the National Junior Angus Association and the Virginia Junior Angus Association since 2014. He is pursuing a degree in animal science with a minor in construction management at Oklahoma State University and plans to graduate in the spring of 2026. After college Suter would love to return home and help his family with their show cattle operation as well as the family business.
Kyli Kraft
From the Mile High state of Colorado, Kyli Kraft, daughter of Jason and Cheri Kraft, is a 5th generation Colorado commercial cattle woman. She was blessed to have had the opportunity to grow up on a diversified farming and cattle operation where she gained experience in the cow/calf, backgrounder and finishing phase of the cattle business. Her family also sells beef locally as well as owns a feedyard risk management and consulting business. After joining the NJAA and CJAA in 2017 she was instantly hooked on becoming more involved in the Business Breed. As a Junior majoring in Agribusiness at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, TX., her passion is to see the beef industry continue to thrive for generations to come by helping farmers and ranchers make smart financial decisions.
Alli Perry
Coming from the Music City state of Tennessee is Alli Perry, daughter of Jonathan and Jackie Perry. Alli’s involvement with Angus cattle sparked her interest in the NJAA. Alli has been involved in the National Junior Angus Association and Tennessee Junior Angus Association since 2014. She is a Sophomore at Oklahoma State University where she is pursuing a degree in Animal Science. She plans to further her degree in Animal Genetics. With a goal to continue the constant progression of the cattle industry, she hopes to one day work as an embryologist while continuing to stay involved with the Angus breed.
Sawyer Styles
Sawyer Styles, coming to us from the Rushmore state of South Dakota, is the daughter of Chris and Erica Styles. Growing up as a fourth generation Angus breeder alongside her sister Madison Styles, she has been involved in the South Dakota Junior Angus Association as well as the National Junior Angus Association since she was 8 years old. Sawyer is currently studying Animal Science with an Industry Relations Specialization at South Dakota State University. She is also pursuing minors in Agriculture Business and Agribusiness Marketing. After college, Sawyer plans to pursue her Angus passion working on her family farm and ranch.
Mary Wood
Mary Wood, from the Tarheel state of North Carolina, is the daughter of Jeff and DeEtta Wood. She is a sixth-generation Angus breeder who grew up raising and showing Angus cattle with her family. Mary has always had a passion for the Angus breed. She has been active in both the North Carolina Junior Angus Association and the NJAA. Mary is currently a junior at Oklahoma State University where she is studying Agricultural Communications and Leadership. After graduation, she intends to build a career advocating for the agriculture industry through publications and media. Mary also plans to continue to give back to the Angus breed following her junior career.
Green coats - coast to coast
This program allows NJAA Board members to create and build stronger State Angus Associations.
Interested in having a National Junior Angus Board Director come to your Angus show, conference or event? Access the resources below to get started!
MEET YOUR NJAA ADVISORS
Responsibilities of the junior board
The NJAA Board members develop and carry out programs and events to serve the junior members, and promote the Angus breed. They attend NJAA Board meetings at which ideas and programs, both new and old, are discussed, and decisions concerning NJAA activities are made. NJAA Board members are also expected to attend and help organize various shows, field days, and conferences where junior members participate.
Junior Board Candidates
To become a candidate for the junior board, junior members must be elected by their state association. Once elected, a state advisor must submit their name in writing (via email, fax, or mail) to the Events and Junior Activities Director. The application packet will then be sent to the junior board candidate.
Past Junior Board Members
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Nicole |
Stevenson |
MT |
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J. Gordon |
Clark |
VA |
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Kinsey |
Crowe |
OH |
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Marcie |
Harward |
NC |
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Kathryn |
Coleman |
CA |
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Avery |
Dull |
MD |
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Alexandria |
Cozzitorto |
KS |
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Eric |
Schafer |
IL |
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Walker |
McDermott |
IA |
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Josh |
Jasper |
KY |
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Garrett |
Schuering |
MO |
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Cutter |
Pohlman |
TX |
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Nicholas |
Pohlman |
AR |
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Daniel |
Rohrbaugh |
PA |
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Kelsey |
Vejraska |
WA |
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Megan |
Pelan |
MD |
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Reagan |
Skow |
NE |
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Justin |
Wood |
NC |
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Tyler |
Bush |
SD |
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Baxter |
Knapp |
IA |
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Caroline |
Cowles |
KY |
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Dylan |
Denny |
TX |
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Grady |
Dickerson |
KS |
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Keegan |
Cassady |
IL |
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Sydnee |
Gerken |
OK |
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Madison |
Sundsbak |
ND |
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Hayley |
DeHaan |
OR |
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Broderic |
Fitzgerald |
PA |
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Dawson |
Dal Porto |
CA |
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Jera |
Pipkin |
MO |
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