Kayla Weston 
​Alberta Delegate - President

Kayla Weston was raised on a cow-calf operation in Fort Macleod, Alberta. Her passion for the beef industry guided her to enroll at Lethbridge College, where she graduated with a Diploma in Animal Science. During college, she worked for a feedlot and was also employed as a Brand Inspector for Livestock Identification Services. After graduating, she went to work as the Manager of Livestock Veterinary Services. While working at the vet clinic, she also took on the roll of the Southern Alberta Farm Safety Instructor. After a few years, Kayla and her husband decided to focus on developing their own welding business, where they design and manufacture livestock equipment, as well as anything which involves structural steel. Along with her passion for the beef industry, Kayla also loves the sport of rodeo, and participates in barrel racing and team roping events. While still being involved with their families’ operations, Kayla and her husband have hopes of starting their own cattle operation one day soon.

Geoffrey Larkin
​Atlantic Delegate - Vice President

Geoff Larkin was born and raised on a cow-calf operation in Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia. The family farm, known as Lorcain Farms, currently calves out 35 cows with a herd of purebred Red Angus, commercial cattle and a few Herefords. Geoff has a BSc from Dalhousie University in Environmental Science, is a member of the Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists (P.Ag) and is currently employed at Dalhousie University as a Technician in the crops unit. His passion for the industry is evident through his involvement showing cattle at local fairs and exhibitions and time spent with the local breed associations.

Ian Lauder 
BC Delegate

Born in 1987, Ian Lauder grew up as the fifth generation on his family ranch in the Nicola Valley. He now runs the ranch which spreads from rolling hills of blue bunch wheatgrass to the mountain plateaus of Douglas fir forest, where his family has raised cattle since 1876.  His priorities for the future of the ranch are to improve the efficiency of its farming and irrigation, and to build up the infrastructure to make greater use of the more marginal pastures. Committed to the health of the rangeland and sustainability for the future, Ian works to ensure this unique sliver of British Columbia grassland is maintained in good health for the future and the wildlife in the area.

Holly Thompson 
Saskatchewan Delegate

Holly Thompson developed her passion for beef cattle through her family's operation near Kelliher, Saskatchewan. Holly obtained a degree at the University of Saskatchewan majoring in Animal Science and is currently working alongside her dad and brother on their mixed operation. Holly is involved in the Sask Forage Council and is passionate about contributing to a sustainable environment while producing high quality beef. Holly looks forward to the future with her fiancé, as they are both dedicated to improving their operations.

Stefan Bouw 
Manitoba Delegate

Stefan Bouw was raised on a feedlot operation in Anola, Manitoba. He has always had a passion for the cattle industry and started his own purebred herd at the age of 10. Now alongside his dad, brother and their families, he manages the third-generation farm as a Purebred Angus outfit known as Edie Creek Angus. Stefan received his diploma in Agriculture from the University of Manitoba and continues to be an active participant in opportunities to expand his knowledge of the industry. Stefan has taken the Holistic Management course and uses its principles to live in an environmentally, socially and economically responsible way. In 2016, Stefan also took on the position of Supervisor for the Prairie Gold Cattle Breeders’ Co-op. Stefan is married to his wife, Kendra, and together they have four children; Jaxon, Mikaya, Alexa and Micah.

Evan Chaffe
Ontario Delegate

Evan grew up on a beef and cash crop farm just North of Mitchell, Ontario. There he found his passion for both agriculture and the beef industry. Currently, they finish around 2500 head, mostly for the Ontario Corn Fed Beef program. He and his older brother also run a 50 head cow-calf herd on the side of the main operation. He recently finished his Bachelor of Commerce in Food and Agricultural Business at the University of Guelph. Evan hopes his knowledge from university combined with his experiences at home, will not only help him be a very positive advocate for young producers, but also the beef industry as a whole.

Ethan David
Member at Large

Ethan was raised on a mixed farm and ranch operation in Southwest Saskatchewan near Eastend. He attended the University of Saskatchewan where he studied agronomy and animal science. Following his education, Ethan returned home to farm to work alongside his family. Ethan is also working towards developing his own ag consultation company.

Jessica Sperber
Member at Large

Jessica Sperber grew up on her family’s commercial cow-calf and grain operation near Ponoka, Alberta. Her passion for the beef industry was sparked at a young age, completing nine years as a 4-H beef member and spending countless summers exhibiting cattle at Junior Shows across Western Canada. In 2016, Jessica was selected as a Cattlemen’s Young Leader, completing her mentorship under Ryder Lee of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association. Upon completion of her Bachelor of Science at MacEwan University, Jessica continued with graduate education, obtaining a Master of Science in Meat Science at West Texas A&M University in 2018. Jessica is currently working towards her Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Ricky Seelhof 
Member at Large

Ricky Seelhof and her husband own and operate a 500 head cow-calf operation near Williams Lake, B.C. They have three children; Riata, Cooper and Renee. Ricky is committed to the beef industry and believes it’s very important to teach people their way of life.  She’s also passionate about passing on knowledge of what it’s like to be a cattle rancher, and more importantly, teaching the public about what is involved in the industry. She is a responsible representative for the industry and advocate for agriculture. Ricky serves as the Chair of the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association’s Public Affairs and Education Committee and volunteers as the Leader of their local 4-H beef club.