NJSALeadership

The responsibilities Ellen holds as the Director of Junior Shows oversees the largest youth livestock association in the country, the National Junior Swine Association (NJSA). She manages the partnerships of the NJSA and leads the long-term planning and growth of the organization. Her responsibilities include organizing regional and national shows for youth members.  Ellen started with the NSR as the Junior Activities Coordinator in 2014.

Prior to joining the NSR team, Ellen attended Lake Land College and the University of Illinois. She judged livestock at both schools and was an active member of the Hoof N’ Horn club. The youngest of the Olson siblings, she has a brother, Blane, and a sister, Mary Link. Ellen and her husband, Kyle, enjoy raising pigs together.

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Austin joined the National Swine Registry team May 2018 as the Director of Education and Outreach. Alan works cross-functionally with the Director of Development and the Director of Jr. Shows and is responsible for the development of educational resources and outreach activities that closely align with NSR’s Long Range Strategic Plan, coordinating national and regional leadership conferences, and promotion of the organization to industry stakeholders and consumers.  

Austin attends Iowa State University where he will receive his bachelor's degree in agricultural business. While attending Iowa State, he is involved in the Agricultural Business Club, the Bacon Expo and the Block & Bridle Club. Prior to attending Iowa State, Austin attended Glen Oaks Community College in Centreville, Michigan, and obtained his Associates of Business degree. During this time, he was also a member of the Team Purebred Junior Board and was involved in his family's feed distributorship and showpig operation.

Showing livestock across the country with his family is one of Pueschel's favorite things to do. Growing up in the industry really shaped and transformed his love for agriculture and for everyone involved within the industry. Pueschel is excited to share his passion with the breeders, youth and families of the industry and is looking forward to an awesome adventure with the NSR.

"You've got what it takes, but it will take everything you've got." — Author Unknown