National Swine Registry
2639 Yeager Rd., West Lafayette, IN 47906
(office) 765.463.3594
(fax) 765.497.2959
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. EST
Administrative | Pedigree | Genetics & Technology
Marketing & Communications | Field | Junior Activities
Administrative Staff
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Mike PaulChief Executive Officermike@nationalswine.comExt: 107
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Mike works with the NSR Executive Committee and the four breed association boards to develop and administer policy and implement the strategic plans and goals of the National Swine Registry. He is responsible for fiscal management, staff recruitment and retention and program accountability. MIke represents NSR in various national organizations, including the National Pork Board, Animal Science Committee, National Association of Swine Records (NASR) and the National Pedigreed Livestock Council (NPLC).
Mike and his wife, Sue, have one daughter, Jamie, who is married to Andy Schultz. Jamie and Andy live in Bowling Green, Ken., along with their three children Nicole, Blake and Rachel. Mike and Sue count their children and grandchildren among their greatest blessings.
Interesting fact: Mike and Sue exhibited the Grand Champion Duroc boar at the 1976 NBS and the Duroc Hog College Gilt at the 1979 NBS.
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Brian ArnoldV.P. of Member Outreach &
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As the Vice President of Member Outreach & Youth Development, Brian works closely with the NSR field representatives, Marketing and Communications department and the National Junior Swine Association (NJSA). He also leads the planning and coordination of NSR-sponsored shows and sales.
Brian received an associate’s degree from Black Hawk College – East Campus and a bachelors degree in animal agri-business from Purdue University in 2005. He competed on the livestock judging team at both schools and was the high individual at the 2004 National Barrow Show. Brian was also an active member of NJSA, and served as the summer intern for the program in 2003.
Before joining NSR, Brian served as the ag business instructor and co-livestock judging coach at Black Hawk College – East Campus. During his time at Black Hawk, he was an advisor for multiple student clubs and activities. Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to judge swine shows across the United States, including Houston, NAILE, Oklahoma Youth Expo, Tulsa State Fair, Cow Palace, World Pork Expo and numerous county and state fairs.
Brian grew up on a grain and livestock farm in Liberty Center, Ind., and was active in 4-H and FFA. He and his wife, Molly, still assist with the family farm and enjoy working with youth livestock activities. They currently live in Otterbein, Ind., with their son, Reece.
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Dr. Justin FixV.P. of Global Technical Servicejustin@nationalswine.comExt: 116
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Justin’s responsibilities with NSR include oversight and research associated with STAGES, the genetic analysis software utilized by NSR members, genetic consultation to commercial-oriented members and their clientele and participation in scientific swine conferences and tradeshows both domestically and internationally. He also coordinates America’s Best Genetics, an NSR program intended to develop the international purebred swine market. Oversight of this program includes direction of the marketing plan, facilitation of international partnerships and consultation of NSR members’ international clientele.
Justin obtained an associate’s degree from Land Lake College, a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business from Iowa State University, and both a master’s and doctoral degree in swine breeding and genetics from North Carolina State University. While at ISU, Justin was a member of the livestock judging team under former CEO Clint Schwab and was named to the All-American Livestock Judging Team. As a graduate student at NC State, he taught several courses in the animal science department and served as president of the NCSU Animal Science Graduate Student Association. In 2009, Justin was honored with the Lauren L. Christian Memorial Graduate Student Award. Justin grew up on a small cattle operation in Muscatine, Iowa, and was actively involved in 4-H and FFA.
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Robin LucasAdministrative Assistantrobin@nationalswine.comExt: 103
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Robin oversees the Pedigree Department and handles questions from breeders related to their account information and pedigrees. She also manages NSR employee payroll and accounts receivable/payable. Robin can be seen at NSR shows helping with check-in and clerking the sales.
Robin and her husband, Frank, live on a small farm outside of West Lafayette. They are blessed by eight grandchildren who continually remind them to enjoy each day.
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Lisa KennedyAdministrative Secretarylisa@nationalswine.comExt: 105
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Lisa has been working in the purebred swine industry for more than two decades and serves as a valuable resource for both NSR members and staff. In her current position, Lisa is in charge of planning NSR meetings and banquets, as well as arranging travel itineraries for the NSR Board of Directors and staff. She travels with the NSR team to clerk the shows and sales and assist with the preparation of show and sale catalogs. Lisa also performs secretarial duties for NSR CEO, Mike Paul.
Lisa is the proud grandparent of two little ones, Macyn and Prestyn. Her husband, John, owns and operates John Kennedy Construction, LLC. Outside of work, Lisa enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and working in her yard and flower gardens.
Pedigree Staff
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Rhonda EllerData Entry Specialistrhonda@nationalswine.comExt: 101
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Rhonda works with the team in the Pedigree Department to complete litter recordings and transfers via mail, e-mail and over the phone. She also assists with mailing projects and helps the “show crew” prepare pen cards and pedigrees.
Rhonda enjoys weekend trips with her husband, Tom, spending time with her grandson, Lex, and helping friends whenever needed. She is looking forward to the future and the years of retirement that await her.
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Jessica Goyette-BlankenshipDuroc Secretaryjessica@nationalswine.comExt: 100
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As the Duroc Secretary and Receptionist, Jessica stays busy assisting breeders and handling Duroc pedigrees, mailing NSR supply orders, and updating Seedstock EDGE subscriptions. She is also responsible for opening and sorting all the incoming mail and processing all daily deposits. Jess helps the team before shows by organizing NSR and NJSA show entries.
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Whitney HosierHampshire/Landrace/DNA Secretarywhitney@nationalswine.comExt: 102
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Whitney holds many responsibilities within her position, including assisting NSR members and staff in all facets of DNA testing, handling Hampshire & Landrace pedigrees and data entry.
Whitney earned a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness from Western Illinois University (WIU) in 2009. She was a member of various organizations including the Indiana Junior Swine Circuit, Madison County 4-H, Black Hawk College Agribusiness Club, Phi Theta Kappa and the National Junior Swine Association. At WIU, she served as Ag Council president and Hoof N’ Horn secretary and competed on the livestock judging and show teams.
Genetics & Technology Staff
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Dr. YiJian (Jane) HuangGenetic Programs Specialistyijian@nationalswine.com
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As the Genetic programs specialist, YiJian assists in conducting research to provide solutions for genetic and management issues. She works with the maintenance and development of the STAGE™. She also provides genetic consultation to NSR members and their international clientele.
YiJian earned a bachelor’s degree in applied biotechnology from Sun-Yat Sen University, Guangzhou, China. She then received a Genomic Science Scholarship to attend North Carolina State University and graduated with doctoral degrees in animal science and functional genomics, with a focus in breeding and genetics. YiJian and her husband, Yuan, have one daughter, Anya.
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Adam DianSoftware Developeradam@nationalswine.comExt: 104
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Adam recently joined the NSR as the team’s Software Developer. He collaborates with the various departments within NSR to develop web and server-based applications to meet the diverse needs of the organization.
Adam is originally from Roanoke, Ind. He graduated from Purdue University in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in computer graphics technology, specializing in web development and computer animation. In his spare time, Adam enjoys playing golf and shooting billiards. He and his wife, Brittany, reside in West Lafayette.
Marketing & Communications Staff
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Katie MaupinDirector of Marketing & Communicationskatie@nationalswine.comExt: 111
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As the Director of Marketing & Communications, Katie is responsible for the long-range planning and implementation of activities within the department. This includes the production of Seedstock EDGE, development of an online presence through the NSR website and social media outlets and fostering strong working relationships between the department and NSR members. Katie travels to NSR shows and events to represent the organization and provide live event coverage..
Katie received her bachelor’s in agricultural journalism from the University of Missouri, where she was a member of the livestock judging team and an active member of many agricultural organizations including Mizzou Collegiate Cattlewomen and MU Block & Bridle. Prior to joining NSR, Katie wrote for the Missouri Ruralist as the College Farmer columnist, produced the North American Voice newsletter for FMC Co., and served as the community service assistant for her local Extension office.
Katie hails from Londell, Missouri. There she grew up on her family’s cow-calf operation and was an active member of both 4-H and FFA, showing cattle throughout the state.
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Stephen Weintraut IICreative & Web Development Directorsteve@nationalswine.comExt: 118
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As the Creative & Web Development Director, Steve designs advertising for Seedstock EDGE, produces materials such as breeder catalogs and fliers, numerous promotional materials for NSR and NJSA and maintains the NSR website.
A native of the Lafayette, Ind., Steve was an 10-year member of 4-H showing swine and attended Ball State University, Ind., in Graphic Design Program. Steve and his wife, Wendy, reside in the small town of Mulberry, Ind.
Field Staff
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Ralph DoakField Representativeralphdoak@netzero.net(cell) 765.427.9910
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Ralph is responsible for promoting purebred swine and making herd visits in the Eastern region of the U.S. He also works as a ringman at all NSR shows and sales, as well as several state fairs. Ralph sells advertisements in his territory for Seedstock EDGE and helps members coordinate catalog listings for Buyers Choice Auction sales. Additionally, Ralph is available for genetic consultation for both junior and senior members of NSR.
Ralph has been married to his wife, Becky, for 37 years. They have two daughters, Rachel and Amy, and four grandchildren: Ella, Evan, Reid, and Freya. Watching his daughters grow into successful women and mothers is one of Ralph’s proudest accomplishments, and he loves watching his grandchildren change and grow.
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Michael LackeyField Representativemichael@nationalswine.com(cell) 765.427.3733
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Michael works to promote the use of purebred Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace and Yorkshire swine in the Northern region of the U.S. He also provides technical assistance to breeders throughout his territory. Michael attends regional, state, and national NSR events, sells advertising for Seedstock EDGE and coordinates catalog listings for Buyers Choice Auction sales.
Michael holds undergraduate degrees from Colorado State University and Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado, as well as a master’s degree in animal science from Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas.
Before joining NSR, Michael served as an Extension Agent with Colorado State University, specializing in 4-H and Youth Development. He also worked as the livestock judging and pavilion coordinator at Northwest College in Powell, Wyo., coaching a highly competitive judging program and managing the college’s farm and meats lab. While at Northwest College, Michael also taught courses in animal science and meat science.
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Brian AndersonField Representativebrian@nationalswine.com(cell) 620.515.3348
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Brian travels to promote NSR breeds across the Southwest region of the U.S., covering states from Missouri west to California and south to Louisiana. He also attends all regional NSR and NJSA events, sells advertising for Seedstock EDGE in his territory, and helps members coordinate catalog listings for Buyers Choice Auction sales.
Brian holds an associate’s degree from Fort Scott Community College, as well as a bachelor’s in animal science production from Kansas State University. Before joining the NSR, Brian coached junior college livestock judging teams for nearly two decades at Coffeyville and Fort Scott Community College, both in Kansas. He has judged shows across the nation and has been involved in the purebred and showpig industries his whole life. Most recently, Brain worked for Sunglo as a showfeed specialist.
Brian and his wife, Jennifer, reside in Caney, Kan. They have three children: Andrew, Brenden, and Lily.
Junior Activities Staff
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Cally HassDirector of Junior Activitiescally@nationalswine.comExt: 109
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Cally serves as the Director of Junior Activities, which includes oversight of the National Junior Swine Association (NJSA), the nation’s largest youth livestock organization. NJSA consists of more than 12,000 youth 21 years of age and under who have an interest in the Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace and Yorkshire breeds of swine. Cally helps organize and implement four regional shows and three national shows, including the World Pork Expo and the NSR Summer Spectacular, as well as three leadership conferences. As the department director, Cally also manages the partnerships of NJSA and leads the long-term planning and growth of the organization.
Cally obtained a bachelor’s degree in animal science with a specialization in agribusiness management from Michigan State University (MSU) in 2011. While at MSU, Cally competed on the livestock judging team, worked at the MSU Swine Teaching & Research Center, competed in intramural sports and was active in His House Christian Fellowship. She held several leadership positions throughout her college career, including serving as the vice president and secretary of Block & Bridle, secretary of Collegiate Farm Bureau and vice president of the Michigan Junior Livestock Society. In 2010, Cally served as the NJSA summer intern. She also completed internships with Pfizer Animal Health, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Inc., and Michigan State Senator and Agricultural Committee Chair, Gerald Van Woerkom.
Growing up on her family’s livestock and grain operation in Cassopolis, Mich., Cally was active in 4-H and FFA. She showed livestock at local, state and national levels as a 10-year member of the NJSA.
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Torie SchwartzJunior Activities Coordinatortorie@nationalswine.comExt: 108
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As the Junior Activities Coordinator, Torie works with the Director of Junior Activities to organize and implement the events of the National Junior Swine Association (NJSA). NJSA is the nation’s largest youth livestock organization, consisting of more than 12,000 youth 21 years of age and under, who have an interest in the Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace and Yorkshire breeds of swine. Torie leads the planning and coordination of the four regional NJSA shows and assists with the implementation of World Pork Expo Junior National, NSR Summer Spectacular and NBS Junior Barrow Classic. She also leads the NJSA Mentoring Values People (MVP) program, which pairs older NJSA members with first-time or younger members to help them get to know more about the program.
Torie attended Black Hawk College – East Campus on a livestock judging scholarship, and later transferred to Western Illinois University where she received her bachelor’s degree in ag-business management in 2011. At Western, she served as the vice president of the Hoof N Horn Club and competed on the livestock judging team.
Torie grew up raising and showing Shorthorn cattle and is still in the cattle business with her family in Rossville, Ind. She was very active in the American Jr. Shorthorn Association and served as the 2007-2008 National Shorthorn Lassie Queen. Torie was also involved in 4-H and FFA, and developed her passion for livestock judging through those organizations.
NSR Executive Committee
NSR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chairman
Dave Kilmer, Ind. • 574.943.3239
Vice Chairman
Wayne Huinker, Iowa • 563.380.1372
Garry Childs, Ga. • 229.378.0749
Bret Goff, Ind. • 765.502.0304
Ron Iverson, Iowa • 641.236.3713
Scott Lawrence, Ind. • 260.564.0595
Bill Range, Ill. • 618.973.1670
Carl Stein, Mo. • 816.633.4343
Dr. Mike Tripp, Okla. • 580.513.0723
Jay Winter, Texas • 806.892.3089
Duroc
President
Cody McCleery, Texas
Vice President
John Huinker, Iowa
Terms Expire 2013
*Bret Goff, Ind.
Ron Nelson, S.D.
Bill Range, Ill.
Term Expires 2014
John Huinker, Iowa
*Cody McCleery, Texas
Steve Rodibaugh, Ind.
Term Expires 2015
Joe Roberts, Mo.
Hampshire
President
Dave Kilmer, Ind.
Vice President
Jesse Heimer, Mo.
Terms Expire 2013
Jesse Heimer, Mo.
*Ben Moyer, Ohio
Jay Winter, Texas
Terms Expire 2014
*Dave Kilmer, Ind.
Mark Boe, Ill.
Brian Hines, Mich.
Terms Expire 2015
Dusty Cain, Iowa
Landrace
President
Scott Lawrence, Ind.
Vice President
Randy Bowman, Ill.
Terms Expire 2013
Mike Grohmann, Ill.
*Tom Knauer, Wis.
Lance Westcamp, Ohio
Terms Expire 2014
Randy Bowman, Ill.
Chris Compart, Minn.
Terms Expire 2015
*Rachelle Bailey, Calif.
*Scott Lawrence, Ind.
Yorkshire
President
Wayne Huinker, Iowa
Vice President
Neil Planalp, Ind.
Terms Expire 2013
*Wayne Huinker, Iowa
Tracy Lorenzen, Ill.
Terms Expire 2014
*Neil Planalp, Ind.
Garry Childs, Ga.
Brady Crone, Ind.
Terms Expire 2015
Dan Burzlaff, Iowa
Dr. Mike Tripp, Okla.