Meet The Officers
President and Fall Bonanza Co-Chair
Lorinda Guthals
Lori is a 22 year old senior from Gower, MO. She is pursuing adegree in Agriculture Education-Leadershipemphasiswitha double minor in Animal Science and Agriculture Economics. Other activities she is involved inincludeCollegiate Cattlewomen and Sigma Alpha Professional Sorority, where she has held numerous offices.One accomplishment Lori is very proudofis the creation of the Block and Bridle Club'svery own Black and Gold Bonanza. In her spare time sheenjoys showing cattle, scrapbooking and cooking.Upon graduation Lori would like to go back to Northwest Missouri and work in partnership with her brother on their family farm and Club Calf operation.
Vice President of Activities & Ham Show Co-Chair
Tanner Meyer
Tanner is a senior Animal Science/Pre-Vet major and is 21 years old. After he graduates, he plans to go to vet school or return home to farm.
Vice President of Programs
Holly Bellis
Holly is a 19 year old junior from Orrick, MO majoring in Agriculture Education-Teaching Option with a minor in Agricultural Economics. She is actively involved in CAFNR Summer Welcome as a Peer Advisor, CAFNR Week Steering Committee, CAFNR Student Council, Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, and Ag Ed Society. She was also a past president of MO Junior Cattleman’s Association Board of Directors and the 2006 MO Angus Queen.
Treasurer & Little American Royal Tri-Chair
Melanie Lowry
Melanie is a senior majoring in Agbusiness Management with a minor in Hotel and Restaurant Management. She is also the National Residence Hall Honorary Vice President, Community Advisor for the 2nd floor of South Hall, and South Hall Desk Supervisor. Upon graduation, she plans to get a job and purchase a home before her fiancé graduates in May 2010. They will then get married shortly after graduation. They would eventually like to own a restaurant and raise their family on a family farm.
Secretary
Lindsay Stumpe
Lindsay is a sophomore Animal Science major. She is actively involved in Pre-Vet Club, AgScholar Program, CAFNR Student Council- Class Representative, Mizzou 4-H, and a member of the Rush Hill Community Church. After graduation, she plans to go to the College of Veterinary Medicine and earn her doctorate. She would like to set up or join a practice in a rural area and focus on large animal medicine.
Fundraising Chair
Kendra Allen
Kendra is a senior Agricultural Education major with an Agricultural Economics minor. She will graduate in May 2009. She works at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital on campus. Outside of school she works at C&R Market in Centralia. After graduation she plans on finding a job teaching Agricultural Education in a high school.
Co-Public Relations Chair
Katie Boefer
Katie is a 20 year old senior Animal Science major from Pacific, MO. She is currently involved in Pre Vet Club as a Co-Fundraising Chair, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and Golden Key. She is also an Ag Scholar. Upon graduation, she plans on entering veterinary school.
Co-Public Relations Chair
Danielle Guilliams
Danielle is a 21 year old Animal Science major from St. Louis. She is currently involved with The Wildlife Society and MU Swine Club. She is a past Secretary for The Wildlife Society, past Co-Fundraising Chair for Pre Vet Club, as well as CAFNR Student Council Representative. After graduation, she plans on getting a job as a swine site manager and then obtaining a position in swine reproductive management.
Little American Royal Tri-Chair & Beef Species Chair
Matt Bollinger
Matt is a senior Animal Science major, with a minor in Agriculture Economics. He is involved in the Missouri Junior Simmental Association, American Junior Simmental Association, and Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. After he graduates he would like to find a job that deals with beef cattle or go back and get his masters degree.
Little American Royal Tri-Chair & Dairy Species Chair
Ben Clark
Ben a senior Animal Science major with a minor in Agricultural Economics. He works at the University Foremost Dairy Farm and he also works for a veterinarian at the Boonville Sale Barn. He plans to work after he gets out of college and raise beef cattle and horses.
Black and Gold Fall Bonanza Co-Chair & Swine Species Chair
Gentrie Shafer
Gentrie is a senior Animal Science/Agriculture Economics dual major with a minor in International Agriculture. She is currently involved in Collegiate Cattlewomen, Sigma Alpha, Animal Science Ambassadors, Alpha Zeta, and the MU Collegiate Livestock Judging Team.
Goat Species Chair
Leah Sonwalt
Leah is a sophomore Animal Science Major. After she graduates she is not really sure what she would like to do, but hopefully it will be something with goats! She would possibly like to own a goat farm.
Horse Species Chair
Sarah Brewington
Sarah is a sophomore Animal Science major with a minor in Equestrian Science. She is involved in Pre Vet Club, Prince of Wales Club at Stephen’s College, and a Bible Study group at Missouri United Methodist Church. She is also a Pre Vet Scholar and a volunteer at the MU Horse Farm. After graduation, she plans to go to veterinary school and then become a Equine/Small Animal veterinarian or an Equine/Canine Sports Medicine veterinarian.
Little American Royal Sheep Species Chair & Steer and Heifer Show Tri Chair
Lindsey Hicks
Lindsey is a junior Agricultural Education Leadership Option major with an Ag.Economics minor, She is involved in Mizzou Collegiate Cattlewomen (MCCW). She also works at a flower shop here in Columbia. After she graduates, she plans on going tolaw school, but continuing in the agriculture field.
Steer and Heifer Show Tri Chair
Tyler Richter
Tyler is a sophomore Agriculture Education major. He is involved in the Collegiate Horse Association, Missouri Junior Cattlemen's Association (MJCA), American Family Rodeo Association (AFRA), and the North American Saddle Mule Association (NASMA). He plans on traveling after graduation until he finds the perfect spot to live and become a high school ag teacher.
Steer and Heifer Show Tri Chair
Katie Maupin
Katie is a sophomore Agricultural Journalism major with a minor in Animal Science from Lonedell, MO. She is involved in MU Collegiate Cattlewomen and Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow. She enjoys showing cattle, helping out on the farm, and hanging out with friends.
Ham Show Co-Chair
Eric Meyer
Eric is a sophomore Animal Science major. He is involved in Forestry Club. He plans on focusing on a career in nutrition.