IJBBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The IJBBA Board of Directors consists of 11 members who are selected by the IJBBA Advisory and Executive Committees. Each year at the National Junior Brangus Show Board Candidates interview with the Selection Committee and the selected candidates are seated at the Annual Membership Meeting and NJBS Awards Banquet. IJBBA Directors serve two year terms and spend their terms travelling the country attending shows, sales, conferences, and industry events representing the Brangus breed. The IJBBA Board of Directors is also solely responsible for the operations of the organization including organizing and executing IJBBA events including the National Junior Brangus Show and the IJBBA Legacy Leadership Conference.
2018-2019 IJBBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KENDRA BRULLPresident
Kansas
Following in her older brother’s footsteps, Kendra Brull joined the elite group of IJBBA Directors four years ago. Brull is headed into her senior year at Friends University this fall where she is majoring in Health and Physical Education and minoring in Business Administration. Brull has been a staple of the NJBS barns since she was old enough to get around and has been actively involved in IJBBA for 14 years. Brull also has experience showing numerous other species. She has vast amounts of leadership experience serving in multiple capacities through her 4-H tenure along with varsity and collegiate women’s basketball. Brull brings level thinking, motivation and dedication to the IJBBA Board as well as strong leadership and years of experience as she assumes the reins and works to keep IJBBA moving forward.
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ALLYSON POLSTONEx-Officio
Florida
This NJBS marked the end of Allyson Polston’s term as IJBBA President. After three years serving as an IJBBA Director, one year serving as the IBBA Queen and one year as President, Polston will transition into more of an advisory role helping the new President and board continue to grow and achieve goals. Polston has played a huge role in the coordination and increased professionalism of the board. Polston has been a driving factor in the resurgence of Florida’s NJBS representation by encouraging more Floridians to attend. With a solid resume of achievements and leadership with Brangus cattle and in other agricultural and community organizations, Polston is eager to continue helping build a bridge between NJBS and regional associations to hopefully increase participation at both levels. Polston received her Associates degree from Hillsborough Community College in 2016 and is currently a senior at the University of Florida majoring in Agricultural Education: Communications and Leadership Development.
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SAVANNAH SCOTTInternational Brangus Queen
Texas
Born and raised in Angleton, Texas on a Brangus and commercial cow/calf operation, Savannah Scott rivals a lot of people with her tenure of NJBS experiences. She was attending NJBS before she was even old enough to participate and began participating as soon as she turned 7! With a family passion for show cattle, Scott admits she has been blessed with many champions throughout her show career. However, even with all her success she remains humble, strong in her faith, morally grounded and excited to achieve more. Scott brings a huge amount of show ring experience with her on local, country, state and national levels in both youth and open competitions which will be a huge asset as she works to assist Brangus exhibitors at all IBBA National Point Shows. After graduating high school, Scott made the decision to return to the family operation, Triple Crown Ranch, where she is instrumental in their daily operations keeping cattle ready for the show ring, and with her recent completion of AI and palpation course, she is excited to increase her role in their operation’s reproductive management.
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FAITH BICE
Vice President
Texas
Headed into her freshman year at Mississippi State University and her second year on the IJBBA Board of Directors, Faith Bice has brought a powerful punch of new ideas and thoughts to the IJBBA Board of Directors. While still comparatively new to the Brangus breed, Bice has been showing Brangus for the past four years. Full of energy and excitement about the IJBBA, Bice brings a ton of passion, work ethic, drive and great ideas to the table. With her extreme organization, it is no shock that she maintained an impeccable GPA through high school, graduated early and is attending Mississippi State University majoring in Ag Business. After college, she intends to stay in the agriculture industry and test theories on the effects of GMO’s in both humans and cattle along with how GMO’s can help feed our ever growing population, while maintaining her herd of registered Brangus.
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JACOB JONES
Secretary
Oklahoma
Jacob Jones continues Oklahoma’s long running streak of representation on the IJBBA Board of Directors. Headed into his freshman year at the greatest university in the world – Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Jones has been very active in his FFA chapter, Boy Scouts, the Oklahoma Junior Cattlemen’s Association, the Oklahoma Club Calf Association, the OJBBA and the IJBBA. He completed all requirements to receive the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts which is a solid attribute to Jones’ desire to excel in all he does. Jones brings a unique perspective to the IJBBA Board being that NJBS ranks as a favorite because it’s not only about showing cattle. He looks forward to increasing his service as an IJBBA officer and having an impact on the planning and execution of NJBS activities and events.
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CASSIDY POLSTON
Reporter
Florida
Heading into her third year on the IJBBA Board of Directors is Cassidy Polston of Lakeland, Florida. Polston began showing Brangus cattle fourteen years ago and attended her first NJBS in 2014. A 2017 graduate of Families of Faith Christian Academy, Polston is currently a sophomore at Hillsborough Community College with plans to eventually transfer to the University of Florida. In her two years on the board, Polston has already provided a wealth of new ideas along with an incredible work ethic, a huge amount of behind the scenes support and a detail oriented mindset that rivals the best. As a Co-Reporter, last year she helped coordinate a huge increase in IJBBA’s social media output! Her skills with photography and her dedication to details will once again be a huge asset as IJBBA continues to work to bridge communication gaps.
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COLTEN LEECH
SOC Sale Chair
Missouri
The IJBBA Board of Directors has not had a director from the “Show-Me State” in several years, but Colten Leech ended that drought with his election to the board last year. Just a month out of being the youngest member of the new board, Leech is mature beyond his years and brings a level, thoughtful presence to the board. Another board member who was born into the Brangus breed, Leech has grown up attending the NJBS and credits the members of past IJBBA boards for being the reason he was compelled to apply for the IJBBA Board of Directors. Leech also has a background in youth rodeo, making the National Junior High Missouri Rodeo Team and in June of 2016 he was named a World Champion in Chute Dogging after competing against kids from Australia, Canada and the United States. Leech is excited and poised to lead a powerful committee of directors and advisors to new and exciting things for the “Source of Champions” Sale!
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RUSTIN ANDERSON
Director
Mississippi
Until Anderson’s election to the board, it had been several years since Mississippi was represented on the IJBBA Board of Directors. Since the purchase of his family’s registered Brangus herd in 2011, Anderson has been a true advocate for the breed showing Brangus cattle on a local, state and national level. Anderson is no stranger to the responsibilities of leadership roles having served as the 2017-2018 IJBBA Vice President as well as President of his FFA Chapter and President of the Jones County Junior Livestock Association. Additionally, Anderson serves on the Jones County Cattlemen’s Association and will represent Mississippi at the NAILE Skill-A-Thon Contest and at the National Western Quiz Bowl Contest. A freshman at Mississippi State University majoring in Agri-Sciences, Anderson’s ability to rationally think about situations and provide exceptional leadership has and will continue to be an important contribution he brings to the board.
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STRATTON WALCK
Director
Oklahoma
Another Oklahoman rounds out the 2018-2019 IJBBA Board of Directors. Entering his senior year at Lindsay High School, Statton Walck recognizes the importance of responsibility, leadership and networking that are available through the board. While still young with his involvement in the Brangus breed, Walck’s family has been involved in the industry for 15 years and he has always played a role in their operation. Walck jumped at the opportunity to show when he entered FFA and Brangus was the breed for him. With an increasing herd of Brangus cattle, Walck intends to pursue degrees in Agricultural Education and Ag Business from Redlands Community College and Oklahoma State University. Loaded with new ideas and a desire to see the Brangus breed grow, Walck is a great addition to the IJBBA Board.
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BROOK LANGFORD
Director
Oklahoma
Bringing a touch of sass and an incredible leadership resume to the IJBBA Board of Directors this year will be the youngest team member, Brook Langford. Being part of agricultural organizations is just part of Langford and she works hard to lead by example, morally and ethically, with the high quality standards that her parents, family, and advisors have instilled in her. Brook attributes her involvement to helping learn important life lessons, social skills, personal relationships and confidence which is now allowing her to help lead and give back to others. With years of Brangus heritage in her family and years in the show ring, she is entering her junior year at Elgin High School and is excited about her future with the IJBBA Board of Directors.
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BRIANA HICKS
Director
Texas
The third Texan on this year’s IJBBA Board of Directors, Briana Hicks, hails from Danbury, Texas. The seventeen year old daughter of Terri Adams and Rocky Hicks, she is entering her senior year at Columbia High School. A duel credit honors student who will be serving as the President for her National Honor Society Chaper, Hicks is also a member of the varsity track team and holds the school record in pole vault along with being a 3 year regional qualifier for the event. Hicks’ election added another member to the IJBBA Board who was born into the Brangus breed, entering her first showmanship contest at the age of 5. With a wealth of leadership in the Texas Junior Brangus Breeders Association, 4-H, FFA, and National Honor Society, Hicks will be a dynamic addition to the IJBBA Board.
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