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NALF 2022 COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN & MEMBERS

The North American Limousin Foundation President makes appointments to several committees each year . These committees exist to ensure certain aspects of the association run properly . They give a voice to the membership by bringing their needs and concerns to the board . The following is a description of the 10 committees and a list of their members .

Nominating Committee
This committee networks with the NALF membership to identify the most qualified candidates for directors to serve on the NALF board and provide leadership for the organization . The committee ’ s recommendations for directors shall be published in the Limousin Latest E-Newsletter . Nominations from outside the nominating committee must be made to the NALF office no later than October 1 . Members as described in By-Laws .
Commercial Marketing & Breed Promotion Committee
Increases demand and commercial market share through advertising , promotion and execution of programs directed to demonstrate and enhance the commercial value of Limousin genetics . They also provide input as to educational efforts directed toward commercial producers and content directed toward NALF members on subjects related to serving the needs of commercial producers . This is the primary committee liaison with alliance entities . They are also responsible for budgets pertaining to advertising , commercial marketing and promotion , and commercial programs . Chairman : Kevin Ochsner Staff : Mark Anderson , Mallory Blunier , Taylor Dorsey ; Board members : Wade Beckman , Ronn Cunningham , Dan Hunt , Joe Moore , Randy Corns , Rob Brawner ; Members : Trent Coleman , Mat Lewis , Heidi Anderson , Joey Freund , Chisum Peterson , Bob Mitchell , Warren Symens .
Finance Committee
Oversees development and execution of NALF ’ s annual operating budget consistent with long-term board approved financial objectives . Monitor income and expenses on a monthly basis and coordinate with other committees as to executing their plan of work in accordance to approved budget guidelines . Recommend mid-year adjustments to the budget as might be deemed necessary to achieve targeted yearend financial performance objectives . Provide oversight for execution of the board approved investment policy and track performance of investments . Review year-end financial performance , including report from auditor .
Chairman : Randy Corns Staff : Mark Anderson ; Board members : Curt Wieczorek , Bruce Lawrence , Dan Hunt , Wade Beckman , Ronn Cunningham , Jerry Wulf .
Membership Committee
Increase membership , registrations , transfers , and involvement of members in activities of the NALF and their respective state Limousin associations . This committee provides input as to educational efforts directed toward NALF members for more effective production and marketing of Limousin genetics . They are also responsible for budgets pertaining to member marketing activities and for projecting revenue for member registration and transfer activity . Chairman : Ronn Cunningham Staff : Mark Anderson , Alison Jones , Stephanie Kramer-Beddo , Mallory Blunier and Tammy Anderson ; Board members : Joe Moore , Austin Hager , Jay Wilder , Lance Sennett , Troy Gulotta , Bart Mitchell ; Members : Ty Heavin , Austin Gottschalk , Bret Begert , Jonny Parkinson , Mark Barker , Nicholas Edwards , Shana Holloway .
NALJA Committee
Serve as the committee liaison between the NALF board of directors and the board of directors for the North American Limousin Junior Association ( NALJA ). Monitor fundraising , expenditures and financial management of NALJA as well as executions of NALJA sponsored activities . Review NALJA action relative to rules and regulations , selection of judges , sites for NALJA events and recognition of NALJA members . Chairman : Randy Corns Staff : Mark Anderson , Mallory Blunier , Tammy Anderson , Taylor Dorsey ; Board members : Bart Mitchell , Jay Wilder , Troy Gulotta ; Members : Bret Begert , Amber Parkinson , Skyler Davis , Ty & Susie Heavin , Kaylee Sue Laber , Shana Holloway , Jordon Ruppert , Shelby Hubbard , George Hubbard .
Breed Improvement Committee
Guides the development of NALF ’ s performance related functions including EPDs , ultrasound data collection , NALF sponsored research , DNA and animal typing-services for parentage and other traits , genetic defects and genomic-enhanced EPDs . Chairman : Jerry Wulf Staff : Mark Anderson , Tammy Anderson , Alison Jones ; Consultant : Bob Weaber ; Board members : Dan Hunt , Lance Sennett , Curt Wieczorek , Troy Gulotta , Bart Mitchell , Austin Hager , Joey Freund , Rob Brawner ; Members : Trent Coleman ,
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