Hunter Langholff originally from central Wisconsin and now resides in Grinnell Iowa. Hunter went to Black Hawk East and Western Illinois University where he was a member of two successful livestock judging teams. Hunter owns and operates Langholff Showpigs where they market showpigs to youth exhibitors all over the country. Hunter works as a national support specialist for show rite feeds. Join Hunter Langholff for for the 2024 Eastern Regional.
Dr. Mark Hoge grew up with a diversified livestock background showing cattle, hogs and sheep. Mark attended Black Hawk East and then the University of Illinois. While at both institutions, he was a member of two very successful livestock judging teams. From there he attended Iowa State University to attain his master’s degree in animal breeding, then his Ph.D. at Michigan State University. Mark has been an associate professor of agriculture at Western Illinois University for 20 years. He teaches three to four classes a semester, is the faculty manager to the swine and sheep units, coach of the livestock judging team and advisor to the Hoof and Horn Club. Mark, his wife, Katie, and their kids, Carter, Nolan and Nora, own and operate Hoge Livestock in Good Hope, IL. Join Dr. Mark Hoge at the 2024 Fall Exposition.
Kyle Webster and his fiancé, Ashtin, reside in Atlanta, IN. He is a graduate of Lake Land College and Western Illinois University where he was on competitive judging teams at both schools. The highlight of his career was being named the High Individual Overall in the senior college division at the 2021 National Barrow Show. He has had a lifelong passion for the livestock industry and wants to help instill that same passion and drive into the next generation. Kyle currently serves as the herdsman at Top Cut Genetics and Chad Day Showpigs as well as being a swine sales rep for SC Online Sales. Join Kyle Webster for the 2024 Western Regional.
