Morgan grew up in Connersville, Indiana showing and raising competitive Hampshire and Southdown sheep. She and her fiance currently reside in Sheridan, Indiana where they run their sheep, cattle and show pig operation. Growing up, the livestock industry was a huge part of her life. She graduated from Purdue University in 2023 where she obtained a bachelor's degree in Agriculture Communications. Morgan spends her free time running her photography business, playing with their pups, Ripley and Ryder, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on the Boilermakers! In her current role as Communications Coordinator, Morgan handles website management, print and digital design, social media management and marketing and Gelbvieh Media Productions. Her background in the livestock industry and skills in communications and design are valuable assets to the AGA team for the promotion of Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics throughout the beef industry.

Tom is native of Sabetha, Kansas, where he currently resides with his wife, Carrie, and three children, Payton, Elliott, and Vivian. Tom is a graduate of Kansas State University and has a wealth of beef industry experience, having spent time in several sectors of the industry including cattle procurement for Laura’s Lean Beef Company and cattle sales through his time with United Producers, Inc. Tom also has experience in the cow-calf sector having worked as herdsman on both commercial and seedstock cattle operations. In addition, Strahm also has experience in lending and finance after working as a loan officer for several years. In his role as commercial marketing director, Tom works toward creating feeder calf and commercial female marketing avenues for Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics while serving cow-calf producers and the entire beef industry. Tom also works with members to assist them in building Gelbvieh and Balancer bull demand.

DeJong grew up on a beef cattle ranch in South Dakota where her family raised club calves with primarily Maine Anjou genetics. She studied animal science at South Dakota State Univeristy where she was a member of the livestock judging team. She returned to school for a master's degree in animal science with a focus in viral epidemiology at Michigan State University. She enjoys judging and officiating livestock shows and has been fortunate enough to evaluate livestock at events in 20 states. In her role, DeJong will serve as the staff advisor to the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) board of directors and members, coordinate all junior activities, help plan the AGA National Show, and assist Gelbvieh members and customers with the AGA Online Registry.

Sarah grew up on her family's farm and ranch in Bertrand, Nebraska. She was heavily involved in 4-H and FFA showing cattle and horses. She received her bachelor's degree in Animal Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in May 2020. She was involved in the Sigma Alpha agricultural sorority and the Alpha Zeta national honor society. During college, she pursued many animal science related internships but she didn't find her niche until she interned with the AGA in 2019. In her role, Sarah will assist AGA members and customers with the AGA Online Registry Service, support AGA data collection projects, help members with DNA testing questions, and focus on member education efforts.