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Premier National Junior Guernsey Show Associate Judge Jeff VanPatten hails from Preble, NY, working as an Area Sales Manager for Premier Select Sires, and developed a passion for developing quality cattle at a young age. Operating under the Highlife prefix, Jeff and his Fiancé, Heather, and their 4 kids, Hailey, John, Grayson, and Josecellynne, ownContinue reading “Jeff VanPatten”

Premier National Junior Red & White Show Judge Derek Lease hails from Union Bridge MD and grew up on his family’s farm Leaseway Holsteins. Together they bred over 30 Excellent cows. Today, Derek serves as an area sales manager for Premier Select Sires. Derek was the winner of the 2007 Maryland 4H & FFA judging contestContinue reading “Derek Lease”

Premier National Junior Jersey Show Judge Nate Oleniacz, based in Pennsylvania, works as a nutritionist and co-owner of 4ward Ag LLC, serving clients across the Mid-Atlantic region. From his home in New Oxford, PA, Nate partners with progressive dairy operations to develop innovative, performance-driven nutrition programs that support elite cattle performance and long-term success. NateContinue reading “Nate Oleniacz”

Premier National Junior Guernsey Show Judge Chris Reichard grew up on his family’s Holstein and Jersey farm in Chambersburg, PA.  He now resides in New Paris, PA with his wife, Beth Clark, where they raise registered Guernseys and purebred Aberdeen Angus cattle. In recent years, other breeds have been incorporated into the herd.  Since 2010,Continue reading “Chris Reichard”

Premier National Junior Ayrshire Show Judge Premier National Junior Milking Shorthorn Show Judge Shaun Merrill grew up on his family’s dairy farm, Merrillea Holsteins in Seneca Falls, NY.  Currently Shaun resides in Seneca Falls, New York where he, with his wife Stacy, son Cooper, and daughter Evelyn, bred, raise and sell cattle under the M-DevineContinue reading “Shaun Merrill”

All-American Red and White Show Judge Denny Patrick owns and operates Maple Dell Farm in Woodbine, MD with his brother Mike, and son Derek. They milk 140 cows and farm 2,000 acres. Maple Dell Farm has bred five EX95 Holsteins. Denny has been judging for almost 40 years. He has judged numerous state shows, TheContinue reading “Denny Patrick”

All-American Milking Shorthorn Judge Premier National Junior Brown Swiss Show Judge Jenna grew up judging in 4-H and FFA and was a member of both teams representing Pennsylvania on a National level. She continued her judging career at Cornell University where she was a member of the 2009 dairy judging team. Jenna, along with her husband Andrew and sons Levi andContinue reading “Jenna Lenhart”

Mid-Atlantic Regional Jersey Judge Premier National Junior Holstein Show Judge Abe Light, lives in Argyle NY with his family where they have a small operation raising show heifers. Although he didn’t grow up on a farm, he was fortunate to be introduced to the world of registered Holsteins in high school and has been involvedContinue reading “Abe Light”

Eastern Fall National Holstein Judge Pat lives in Granville, NY with his wife Sayde, son Henry, and daughter Jane. He is a partner with his parents and brother on Luncrest Farm LLC. They milk 400 registered Holsteins, where they strive to breed, long lasting, profitable cattle, that excel in production and type. The farm hasContinue reading “Pat Lundy”

All-American National Guernsey Judge Brian Dinderman is from Orangeville, Illinois,  where he owns and operates Hi View Dairy Farm. Alongside his wife Kristi and their children Alaina, Amery, and Aidan they enjoy exhibiting cattle at local, state, and national shows. Their farm represents six of the seven major dairy breeds with a primary focus onContinue reading “Brian Dinderman”