Staff & Board
Here you'll find information about AWA's staff and board of directors.
Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:30 PST
Office phone: (208) 262-8100
Staff Members

George Owen
Executive Director

Martha Patterson
Herdbook Services & Office Admin
Herd book Searches, Import/Export documents, DNA test submission

Kelley Marcantel
Registration Services
Registrations, DNA/PV test results, Additional Sire Searches

Lauren Merry
DNA Reception/Member Services
DNA test reception/processing, Invoicing/Payments, Advertising/Eblast, New Membership
TBD
Graphic Designer
(208) 262-8100
Board Members
Weldon Mahan - President
Mahan Wagyu Inc.
(214) 277-2422
Justin Jackman - First Vice President / Secretary
Jackman Cane and Cattle Company
(863) 228-0972
Janell Henschel - 2nd Vice President / Treasurer
Six Buck Ranch
(406) 445-9848
Julie Barnes - Member At Large
Sutton Creek Cattle Co., LLC
(541) 403-2777
Ralph Valdez - Director
Crescent Harbor Ranch
(360) 941-0644
Pete Eshelman - Director
Joseph Decuis Wagyu Farm
(260)672-1715
Eldon Clawson - Director
Rocky Mountain Wagyu
(208) 390-5027

Dennis Kuempel Jnr - Director
Kuempel Wagyu LLC
(806) 433-8862
Mike Kerby - Director
Buck Mountain Ranch
(660) 221-9225