Staff & Leadership

Staff

For DNA questions please contact BBU: bbudna@beefmasters.org

Dr. Lance Bauer

Executive Vice President
lbauer@beefmasters.org

Kylie Sikes

Director of Youth Programs
ksikes@beefmasters.org

Sierra Sebesta

Director of DNA & Genetics
bbudna@beefmasters.org

Amber See

Office Receptionist
ambersee @beefmasters.org

Jon Garza

International Programs Director
jgarza@beefmasters.org

Kaylin Jacobs

Student Worker
bbusw@beefmasters.org

Brooklyn Webb

Student Worker
bbudnasw @beefmasters.org

Erica Patterson

Media Intern bbumedia @beefmasters.org

Leadership - Board of Directors

Trey Scherer

President
Brenham, Texas

Mike Moss

Vice President
Hulbert, Oklahoma

Clark Jones

Secretary
Savannah, Tennessee

Ray Walther

Treasurer
Giddings, Texas

Derek Thompson

Ex-Officio
Paxico, Kansas

Term Expires 2026

Judy Long - Beeville, Texas
Bill Wilson - Edinburg, Texas
Jared Stricklin - Savannah, Tennessee
John Evangelo - Lemoore, California

Term Expires 2027

Ruben Gutierrez - Monte Alto, Texas
Lauren Lyssy - San Antonio, Texas
Charlie Bradbury - Huntsville, Texas
Chris Chick - Kershaw, South Carolina

Term Expires 2028

Clay Howell - Axtell, Texas

Randy Mason - Brownstown, Illinois

Leon Anderson - Mineola, Texas

Rick Stonecipher - Jackson, Tennessee

Committee List

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Advertising & Public Relations

Alyssa Lyssy - Chair
Michele Colburn
Josh Morrison
Erin Cox
Kalli Ellis
Leon Anderson
Mona Scherer
Jeralyn Novak
Amy Ballard
Matthew May
Denise McGaha
Marilynn Teague

JBBA Adult

Allison Wells - Chair
Brad King
Lorena Flores
Shannon Jedlicka
Vicente Garza Jr
Alyssa Lyssy
Raegan Emmons
Deann Seal
Kalli Ellis
Kendal Beason
Rob Brooks
Marsha Siptak
Heather Compton
Bennett Janssen

By-Laws

Mackie Bounds - Chair
Cullin Smith
Bob Siddons
Clark Jones
Judy Long
Lauren Lyssy
Brian Engleman
Mike Moss
Bennett Janssen

Commercial Marketing

Clay Howell - Chair
Mike Kader
Rodney Green
Jon Bowman
Mark Wells
Randy Mason
Bill Pendergrass
Greg Hendrix
Neal Janssen
Gary Frenzel
Gary Lindsey
Jake Burkhart
Michael Radwanski
Mike Moss

Ethics

Lorenzo Lasater - Chair
Allison Wells
Mike Moss
Bob Siddons
Mackie Bounds
Lauren Lyssy
John Evangelo
Bub Epley

Finance & Audit

Ray Walther - Chair
Amy Ballard
Josh Atkins
JR Ramirez
Leon Anderson
Charles Albright
Linda Smith
Kathy Skinner
Brian Engleman
Charlie Bradbury

Seedstock Marketing

Camaron Cox - Chair
Chris Chick
Gary Halepeska
Justin Williams
Jon Colburn
Ruben Guiterrez
Phillip Walther
Raegan Emmons
Carol Cappadonna
Michael Radwanski
Alyssa Lyssy
Dalton Lowery
Alex Magee
Gary Frenzel
Greg Montgomery
Joey Landry

Breed Improvement

Clark Jones - Chair
Larry Ellis
Charlie Bradbury
Jon Colburn
Jim Colvin
Steve Emmons
Lauren Lyssy
Kendal McKenzie
Bill Pendergrass
Chris Chick
Jimmy Chastain
Jared Stricklin
Casey Ballard
Gary Frenzel
Brent Sherrod
Brody Mason
James Skelton
Josh Morrison
Lorenzo Lasater
Derek Thompson

Long Range Planning

Bill Wilson - Chair
Joe Kreger – Co-Chair
Charlie Bradbury
Mike Moss
Jim Colvin
Judy Long
Clark Jones
Ray Walther
Camaron Cox
Lauren Lyssy

International

Jon Garza - Chair
Gary Frenzel – South Africa/Australia
Gregg Booth
Kalli Ellis – Asia/EU
Lauren Lyssy – Central and South America
Bill Wilson
Casey Ballard
Beau Lasater
Bub Epley
Vicente Garza JR. - Mexico
Marla Sherrod
Sarah Clark
Alex Magee

Convention

John Evangelo - Chair
Alma Gutierrez
Mona Scherer
Linda Smith
Kris Fore
Bub Epley
Scott McGaha
Michele Colburn
Chris Chick
John Pierson

Membership

Kris Fore - Chair
Erin Cox
Mona Scherer
Michael Radwanski
Bennett Janssen
Scott McGaha
Alex Magee

Satellites

BBU Satellite Associations were developed to help market Beefmasters and carry out BBU programs. In addition, they support BBU programs through field days, ranch tours and seminars. These 9 current satellite organizations were established under the By-Laws of BBU.

Arkansas BBA

President: Mike Moss
15186 E 645 Rd
Hulbert, OK 74441
918-316-0905
mmoss@lg.k12.ok.us
Sept of even number years

Central Texas BBA

President: Cory Hines
PO Box 337
Jacksonville, TX 75766
936-414-3024
chines3434@gmail.com

Central States BBA

President: Alex Magee
42546 E 161st ST S
Porter, OK 74454
918-671-1174
alexawm@okstate.edu
May

Live Oak BBA

President: Gary Halepeska
962 Bluntzer Rd
Goliad, Tx 77963
361-649-5043
halepeskabeefmasters@gmail.com
January

Lone Star BBA

President: Jon Bowman
648 Hill County Road 4431
Itasca, TX 76055
817-507-5296
kkbowman94@gmail.com

Louisiana BBA

President: Cullin Smith
1615 County Road 456
Kirbyville, TX 75966
409-779-9872
cullin@thicketycreekfarm.com
April

Southeastern BBA

President: Josh Morrison
3711 Bear Creek Rd
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
gandmcattleco@gmail.com
https://sebba.com
August

South Texas BBA

President: Mackie Bounds
1652 Kirkland Hill Road
Axtell, TX 76624
254-644-1957
mbounds@brazosmasonry.com
June 2025

Western States BBA

President: Matt Toste
46051 Los Gatos Creek Road
Coalinga, CA 93210
559-707-5338
mthgc@inreach.com

Marketing Groups

Beefmaster Promotion Group

President: Kalli Ellis
PO Box 157
La Lard, TX 77970
361-782-8431

East Texas / Louisiana BMG

President: Terry Chambers
18200 FM 986
Terrell, TX 75160
972-849-4824
tagbeefmstr@gmail.com

Ozark and Heart of America BMG

President: Ty Agee
6264 Rockledge
Bartlett, TN 38135
ohoabeefmasters@gmail.com

Southern Alliance BMG

President: Adam Daniel
953 County Road 25 Mt
Hope, AL 35651
256-412-8887
adam4d12@icloud.com

Texoma Beefmaster BMG

President: Larry Meacham
PO Box 431789
Houston, Texas 77243
713-829-2606