Angel A. Aguilar, Ph.D. Martinsville, Indiana Technical Services – Dairy Specialist Lallemand Animal Nutrition

Clint Pemberton Olmsted Falls, Ohio Biomass Account Executive quasar energy group

Dairy promotion directors elect board officers Leaders of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) announced the following dairy producers as officers: Chair – Paul Rovey, Glendale, Arizona Vice Chair – James Ahlem, Hilmar, California Secretary – David “Skip” Hardie, Lansing, New York Treasurer – Steve Hanson, Clovis, New Mexico DMI, which manages the national dairy producer checkoff program, is funded by the NDB and the United Dairy Industry Association. —From Dairy Checkoff Update DFA volunteers' afternoon of service in Ohio A group of volunteers representing Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) convened at Matthew: 25 Ministries for an afternoon of service reflecting the Cooperative’s core value of community.

Scott Bennett Grand Ronde, Oregon Territory Development Specialist CRV

Jack DeVries Amarillo, Texas National Accounts Manager Genex Cooperative

Rochelle Ripp Lodi, Wisconsin 65th Alice in Dairyland Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection

Professional Dairy Producers Foundation board expands The Professional Dairy Producers Foundation board of directors has grown with the addition of four dairy industry leaders: Linda Behling, who runs a 240-cow dairy with her husband and is a nutritionist with Vita Plus. Keith Engel, milk quality and dairy hygiene/supply specialist with GEA Farm Technologies. Ellen Schaefer, who owns and works her family's 40-cow dairy, Running Creek Farm. Ed Strauss, who runs Majestic Crossing Dairy with his two sons. These new board members join three other directors: dairy producers Deb Reinhart of Chilton, Wisconsin, and Logan Bower of Blain, Pennsylvania; and Erica Pagel, production superintendent for Foremost Farms USA, Chilton, Wisconsin. —From Professional Dairy Producers Foundation news release National Jersey leadership named for 2012-13 Officers and directors of the USJersey organizations were elected during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) held in June.

Midwest Dairy Association awards scholarships to Kansas students Eight Kansas students with dairy backgrounds each received a $500 scholarship funded by dairy checkoff programs. Ashley Haverkamp attends the Baker University School of Nursing. Haverkamp said, “I believe my work ethic in school reflects back to growing up on a dairy.” Julie Kohake will attend Kansas State University to study athletic training. Kohake said, “Living on a dairy has taught me to be able to prioritize, be responsible and the importance to pay attention to detail in order to have a successful career.” Weston Ohlde will transfer to Kansas State University to study agricultural economics and accounting. Stacy Rottinghaus attends Washburn University studying secondary math education. Austin Schmitz will attend Kansas State University to study biological and agricultural engineering. Andrea Steenbock attends Kansas State University where she is majoring in agribusiness. Joshua Steinlage will attend Southeast Community College in Beatrice, Nebraska, to study agriculture business and management technology. Roxanne Wallace attends Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences. —From Midwest Dairy Association news release Holstein Association USA honors outstanding breeders and industry leaders Several individuals were honored during the closing banquet at the 2012 National Holstein Convention in Springfield, Missouri.

Brian Barber Sheldon, Wisconsin Calf Consultant Golden Calf Company LLC