We’ve hooked some judges for Keepin’ It Reel this summer in Springfield, MO! We are pleased to have Andrew Foster and Brandon Callis joining us this summer.
Andrew Foster –
Fullbloods, Bred & Owned Bulls, Bred & Owned MaineTainer Females, Owned Maine Angus & Owned Maine-Anjou Females
Andrew Foster along with his wife, Emily, and daughters Everly, Emerson, and Eleanor, own and operate Seldom Rest Farms where they raise registered Angus cattle. Their operation is based primarily on the sales of junior show heifer projects. Andrew grew up showing cattle on a state and national level and was extensively involved in the National Junior Angus Association where he served as NJAA Jr Board Vice-Chairman. After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Animal Science, Andrew came home to partner in the family operation with his dad and uncle. In addition to being named the 2013 American Angus Association Herdsman of the year, Andrew and his family have built one of the most successful and well-known show programs in the nation. He has a true passion for working with the youth of the beef industry and has judged many shows on a state and national level.
Brandon Callis, Oklahoma
Prospect & Progress Steers, Bred & Owned Maine-Anjou & Maine Angus Females, Owned MaineTainer Females
Callis, with his wife, Kelly, and their children, owns and operates BKC Livestock, a small herd of SimGenetics cows. Callis markets a handful of bulls to area commercial customers while focusing on raising cattle that their children and other juniors can exhibit across the nation. Cattle are sold by private-treaty and a recently added online marketing forum. Callis graduated from Texas A&M in 2005 and was a member of their 2004 National Champion Livestock Judging Team. He went on to attain his Masters in animal breeding and genetics from Kansas State. Callis has judged cattle in 30 states and internationally. He has mentored and taught more than 150 students as a professor and livestock judging coach over the past several years.
