2023-2024 Elected JABGA Board of Directors Congratulations to the newly elected JABGA Board of Directors. We look forward to seeing the positive impact you will have on the JABGA! Congratulations to the newly elected 2023-2024 JABGA Board of Directors! Jordan Jelinek (Area 1) Kate Schaefer (Area 2) Amber Schroeder (Area 3) Alaina Blair (Area 4) Rebecca Sullivan (Area 5) This is a momentous occasion and an exciting new chapter for the Junior American Boer Goat Association. We look forward to seeing the positive impact you will have on the future of the JABGA program. Best wishes for a successful term ahead! #JABGA #news

​The American Boer Goat Association elects 15 volunteers who serve on a Board of Directors and work as the governing body of ABGA. Tyler Sparks President, Region 11 Read More Paige Gunderson Vice President, Region 5 Read More Rodney Wilson Jr. Secretary, Region 10 Read More Zach Westfall Treasurer, Region 8 Read More Ashley Roles Region 1 Read More Patrick Aliff Region 2 Read More Dustin Fields Region 3 Read More Jeffery Gibbs Region 4 Read More Sydney Black Region 6 Read More Kyle Tate Region 7 Read More Brad Mackey Region 9 Read More Kim Veal Region 9A Read More ABGA Region Map Board of Directors The American Boer Goat Association elects 11 volunteers who serve on a Board of Directors and work as the governing body of ABGA. Region Map Board News & Updates Download Board Contact List Board News & Updates Aug 11, 2025 Board Meeting 08-14-2025 Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Jul 25, 2025 Strengthening Our Commitment to Transparency and Progress: A Message from ABGA Leadership Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Jul 22, 2025 Board Meeting 07-24-2025 Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Jul 10, 2025 UPDATE: 2025 Board of Directors Summer Face-to-Face Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Jun 12, 2025 Open Meeting 06-17-2025 Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. May 21, 2025 Open Meeting 05-21-2025 May 16, 2025 A Message from the President: May 16, 2025 May 15, 2025 Congratulations to the newly elected Board Members! May 9, 2025 Open Meeting 05-13-2025 Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. May 7, 2025 2025 Annual Membership Meeting Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Apr 11, 2025 Open Meeting 04-15-2025 Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Apr 2, 2025 Open Meeting 04-8-2025 Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Load More Financial documents have moved to Governing Documents. 2023 Board Candidate Nomination Application Apply for Director Nomination Download Fillable PDF The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) is now accepting nominations for the ABGA Board of Directors. Applications (completed by the nominee) for the ABGA Board of Directors are due to the ABGA office via electronic form or regular mail (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) by March 1, 2023. The ABGA Board of Directors represents ABGA members across 14 regions of the United States as the main governing body of the American Boer Goat Association. ABGA Directors volunteer their personal time and effort in service of ABGA’s financial, youth (JABGA ), industry development, performance programs, marketing, education, and strategic planning areas. Directors also work in conjunction with ABGA members via committees and the JABGA Board of Directors to further the goals of the Association. Board seats are open for the following ABGA Regions: Region 1 (Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho) Region 6 (Missouri, Arkansas) Region 10 (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida) Region 11 (Ohio) Region 12 (West Virginia, Virginia, D.C., Maryland, Delaware) Region 13 (Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina) Region 14 (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine) In accordance with ABGA Bylaws, applicants must be ABGA members in good standing (renewed for 2023 by January 1, 2023) in order to run for or hold a seat on the ABGA Board of Directors. For more information, see the ABGA Bylaws . Application (Due March 1, 2023) Applications for the JABGA Board of Directors will be due by 5:00 PM CST on March 1, 2023. Applications should be completed in full and submitted to the ABGA office via electronic form (see below) or regular mail (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) by the due date. Required on Application: Board Candidate Nomination Form Certification of Applicant Conflict or Duality of Interest and Disclosure Form Disclosure Form Questions or Concerns? Please contact ABGA Office Manager Brenda McCary at officemanager@abga.org with any questions or concerns regarding ABGA Board of Directors nominations. Ready to Apply? Applicants should complete the ABGA Board of Directors application below via electronic form or regular mail (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) by March 1, 2023.

Our committees at the American Boer Goat Association are an essential part of our organization, dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation. We encourage all members to engage with our committees, as they provide excellent opportunities for development within the Boer goat community. Committee Chair Co-Chair Description Affiliates Rodney Wilson Catherine Riley Execute the Affiliates Program approved at the July 2025 Face to Face Meeting Breed Improvement Kyle Tate Josh Stephans Create a plan for the DNA program moving forwardWork on a solution for aged animals Work on a solution for over conditioned animals Performance testing & data collection Finance Zach Westfall Elizabeth Mobley Advise on financial issues Look into potential cost savings opportunities Look into potential income generating opportunities Work with the Executive Director on the budget Judges Terry Burks Caleb Boardman Review, oversee, & evaluate the Judges Certification Program Organize & conduct Judges Certification training sessions at regional & national shows Organize & conduct a Certified Judge update program Update, compile, and complete the Approved Judge list Review the Judges Show Ring Protocol Junior Programs Ashley Roles Jaelynn Reyes Advise the JABGA Board of Directors Provide insight on JABGA programs & rules Assist in fundraising for JABGA programs Assist in planning & implementing educational contests Member Education & Outreach Makayla Burns Catherine Riley Develop junior & adult educational content (podcasts, documents, etc.) Plan & execute educational sessions at the National Show Assist the Executive Director in creating outside partnerships National Show Catherine Riley TBD Assist ABGA staff in planning & executing the 2026 National Show Research potential locations for future National Shows Purebred Breed Up Patrick Aliff Rodney Wilson Create a proposal for a Purebred Breed Up Program Rules, Regulations, & Bylaws Zach Westfall TBD Review all Rules & Regulations, Bylaws, Policies, etc. Work with legal counsel to provide suggestions for additions or changes Sub-committee to review the ennoblement rules & requirements (Patrick Aliff) Show Incentive Programs Kyle Tate Danielle Funk Promote & expand the Registered Wether & Wether Dam Programs Execute the roll out of the Roll Of Honor (ROH) Program Staff & Board Policies Kim Veal Porschea Penn Review, consolidate, and cross check all staff & board policy documents available on the ABGA website Committee Roles & Reponsibilities Purpose: In accordance with Bylaw 8.2, the President, with approval of the Board of Directors (BOD) or the Executive Committee, may designate committees that shall perform such functions as provided during committee designations. Led by: Each committee shall be led by a committee chair, who shall be appointed by the President of the BOD with majority approval of the board. The appointed chair of the committee shall nominate a co-chair of their choosing to be approved by the BOD. Reports to: Committees will report to the BOD and shall never have the power to exercise the authority of the BOD. Committee Member Selection and Quantity: Regular members in good standing of the ABGA may apply for any active committee. The chair and co-chair of the committee shall select members based on the qualifications indicated in the application. Each committee shall consist of no less than 4 total members. At least one, but no more than 50% of the whole committee, shall be currently seated on the BOD. ABGA staff members can be on committees as voting or non-voting members, as designated by the Committee Chair. Any BOD shall reserve the right to attend a committee meeting they are not an active member of in a non-voting capacity. Meeting minutes and recordings: A committee member shall be designated to keep minutes of all meetings. Recordings of the meetings shall also be taken and placed in ABGA designated electronic file. Minutes shall be made available to the BOD upon request. Meeting times and host: Each committee shall meet at least bimonthly. Meetings shall be conducted through a selected online platform as designated by the BOD. Meetings shall be hosted and organized by the Office Manager or committee chair to ensure proper recording and access is available to the ABGA. Meeting schedule policy: Meetings shall be scheduled, and committee members notified a minimum of 5 business days in advance of the meeting unless otherwise needed on a case-by-case basis. Confidentiality agreement: Members of the finance committee, and any other committees, as directed by the President of the ABGA, shall sign and submit a confidentiality agreement, upon acceptance to the committee, and then on an annual basis to the ABGA office. Removal from Committee: Failure to comply with any of these policies will result in removal from the committee in accordance with Bylaw 8.2. Committees Our committees at the American Boer Goat Association are an essential part of our organization, dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation. We encourage all members to engage with our committees, as they provide excellent opportunities for development within the Boer goat community.

Registrations Clerk - No bio yet... Micah's bio is coming soon.... < Back Micah Harbin Registrations Clerk Email All work orders must be submitted to mail@abga.org , or through our Contact page .

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American Boer Goat Association Treasurer, Sam Knott Back to Board of Directors Sam Knott Treasurer, Region 6 Email Sam Knott serves as the Treasurer and sits on the Finance Committee of the American Boer Goat Association (ABGA). Knott grew up in southeast Pennsylvania and was heavily involved in 4-H in his childhood. It was clear from the start that farming and production agriculture would continue to be a big part of his personal life and professional career. Knott earned an associate degree in Farm management and a bachelor’s degree in Agri-Business from Bob Jones University. He has worked in various leadership roles for several agricultural-based companies that support the American farmer. While at Bob Jones University, Knott met his wife Carrie, and the two were married in 2001. “She never dreamed she would be a professional goat farmer,” Knott says. The couple have four children, all of whom were born in different states: Cecelia, Micah, Carson, and Kellen. Cecelia currently serves as President of the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA). Knott and his wife purchased their first Boer goats in 2013, joined ABGA that same year, and now run over 200 head of animals on Boston School Manor Farm in Central Illinois. No one within their family had previously owned Boer goats, but the Knott family has enjoyed raising and showing Boers and making friends across the country through ABGA. One of Knott’s long-term goals within ABGA is to become an ABGA Certified Judge. Outside of ABGA, Knott currently serves as Vice President of the Illinois Goat Producers Association. When not crossing the country to show Boer goats, Knott enjoys watching his sons participate in basketball, football, and baseball, and hunting whitetail deer. Knott is also an accomplished barber and enjoys giving haircuts (human haircuts, that is). Knott is excited to represent ABGA Region 8 on the Board of Directors and improve the ABGA experience for members going forward, as well as find consistent and positive ways to promote ABGA and grow its success as an organization. Previous Director Next Director

Region 7 Director, Gage Taylor Back to Board of Directors Gage Taylor Region 3A Email Gage Taylor grew up on his family cattle ranch in Talpa, Texas. When his father introduced Boer goats into the family, they relocated to Zephyr, Texas. Gage is an Agricultural Science Instructor and FFA Advisor at Mullin ISD where he dedicates his time to youth development in leadership, the livestock industry, agriscience, and agriculture experiences. Gage received his associate degree from Ranger College in 2017, his bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education from Tarleton State in 2019, and master’s degree in Agricultural & Consumer Resources from Tarleton State in 2021. He is an Ed.D doctoral candidate at Texas Tech University in the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources. Gage has specialized in researching diversity and inclusion in agricultural education settings and plans to continue this into doctoral school. Gage was appointed to the ABGA board in 2022. He looks forward to working with a great group of directors to help assist the organization in a direction of positive change. Previous Director Next Director

Region 1 Director, Rosalinda Vizina Back to Board of Directors Rosalinda Vizina President, Region 1 Email Rosalinda Vizina co-owns and operates Wilton Boer Goat Ranch in Lebanon, Oregon with her Husband Norman Vizina. Rosalinda was born and raised in Sacramento, California and transitioned in 2016 to Oregon with her husband of 39 years. She works with the Department of Corrections in Oregon as a Medical Services Manager. She has been an ABGA member for approximately 17 years. She has been involved in 4-H, various ABGA committees, local meat goat associations, and continues to sponsor multiple goat youth activities. She has established the now very successful “Best-in-the-West Boer Goat Show” in California. Rosalinda looks forward to serving the association as the Region 1 director to continue to promote the Boer goat industry as a whole. Previous Director Next Director

Region 7 Director, Brandon Dugat Back to Board of Directors Brandon Dugat Region 3 Email Bio coming soon. Previous Director Next Director

Alaina Blair and her family run a herd of around 40 head of Boer goats. Alaina Blair is also a member of her FFA chapter and her county’s 4-H livestock judging teams, and really enjoys participating in livestock judging competitions. Alaina Blair Alaina Blair and her family run a herd of around 40 head of Boer goats. Alaina Blair is also a member of her FFA chapter and her county’s 4-H livestock judging teams, and really enjoys participating in livestock judging competitions. Hi, my name is Alaina Blair. I serve as a director for Area 4, and I am from High Springs, Florida. I have been raising and showing registered Boer goats since 2010, my passion for the breed began back when I got my first two show goats from my cousin in Texas. Agriculture has always played a huge role in my life, and it is something that I care about deeply. I hope to be able to help and inspire the next generation of youth to develop a passion and love for this industry that has done so much for me. I am currently a sophomore at Santa Fe College and in the process of finishing my AA in animal science before I can transfer to a university where I plan to continue my education and pursue veterinary medicine to then become a large animal veterinarian specializing in small ruminant reproduction.

Amber is pursuing a career in animal reproduction, driven by a passion for improving genetic outcomes and advancing reproductive technologies. Amber Schroeder Amber is pursuing a career in animal reproduction, driven by a passion for improving genetic outcomes and advancing reproductive technologies. Hi I’m Amber Schroeder, located in batesville, IN. With seven years immersed in the Boer goat industry, I have honed my skills in breeding, genetics, and herd management. My hands-on experience includes overseeing operations, optimizing breeding programs, and implementing best practices for goat care. This background has not only deepened my technical knowledge but also fueled my commitment to advancing the industry. Currently, I am pursuing a career in animal reproduction, driven by a passion for improving genetic outcomes and advancing reproductive technologies. My goal is to leverage my expertise to enhance the health and productivity of Boer goats, contributing to the overall success of breeding programs. I am excited to channel my experience and enthusiasm into serving the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA). By engaging with the JABGA community, I look forward to mentoring young breeders, sharing insights on effective management practices, and fostering a supportive environment for the next generation of Boer goat enthusiasts. My aim is to help shape a vibrant future for the industry while supporting the growth and development of its future leaders.

Kate can commonly be found mentoring youth at goat shows and other events.  Kate Schaefer Kate can commonly be found mentoring youth at goat shows and other events.  Kate Schaefer is the daughter of Tim and Jennifer Schaefer and has two younger brothers, Tyler and Colton.  Her family operates Schaefer Farms, a 200-head Boer meat goat farm, just outside of Adel, IA. This is where Kate found her passion for agriculture. While attending Adel DeSoto Minburn High School, Kate was involved in soccer, track, student council, and of course FFA.  She served as FFA Chapter President both her Junior and Senior years and was the top fundraiser all four years of high school. April of 2023, Kate hung up the jacket for the final time as an Iowa FFA State Officer, serving as a Vice President. Her SAE project is based on Goat Production, which correlates to the activities Kate participates in and leads with the Junior Iowa Meat Goat Association.  She currently serves as JIMGA President and can commonly be found mentoring youth at goat shows and other events.  She continues to serve the goat industry in Iowa by hosting a 3-weekend goat show, with a fitting contest and Skill-a-thon for the youth in August every year. Kate plans to major in Agricultural Communications, which suits her fun personality and keen ability to teach, sell, and network.  She is detail-oriented and constantly making connections and working with others. Kate is eager to continue interacting with youth within the Junior American Boer Goat Association and helping them find their success.