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2012 Student Directory |

Byman Ballard

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College Station, Texas

University: Texas A&M University

Major: Animal Science

Career Goals: I will use this experience here to pursue a future career in agriculture.

Cody Beus


603 W Palouse River Dr. Trl #50 Moscow, ID 83843

University: University of Idaho

Major: Animal Science, Dairy

Career Goals: I plan to use this experience and knowledge gained to help me pursue a career in

the dairy industry as a herd manager and eventually obtain dairy ownership. I also

hope that I will be able to create value added products and help stabilize the dairy

industry in my home state of Alaska.

Carina Cedillo


906 Kalanchoe Ct. Duplex A College Station, TX 77840

University: Texas A&M University

Major: Animal Science

Career Goals: I plan to attend vet school and graduate in order to open up my own practice. I would

like to work with large animals and I am interested in calf operations. It is something

I see myself doing but it would be after I get my practice going and save up some

money. I love veterinary medicine and genetics to there are still a lot of options I am

considering.

Nicole Collins


850 E. Wetmore Rd. Tucson, AZ 85719

University: University of Arizona Major: Veterinary Science

Career Goals: After graduation my goal is to attend veterinary school and become a large animal

veterinarian.


Stacy Cox


850 E. Wetmore Rd Tucson, AZ 85719

University: University of Arizona Major: Animal Science

Career Goals: Go to graduate school and pursue a master’s degree in either reproduction or nutri-

tion. Then work for a breeding facility and become a nutritionist for a farm.

Catie Cramer


39240 Jersey Rd. Pueblo, CO 81006

University: Colorado State University Major: Animal Science

Career Goals: I will begin graduate school at the University of Wisconsin - Madison in September

2012 to pursue a master’s degree that will allow me to gain further knowledge in

epidemiology and animal health and well-being. Ultimately, I would like a career that

allows me to combine my interests so that I can help dairy producers as well as edu-

cate the public.

Lindsay Daly


1 Castle Point on Hudson Hoboken, NJ 07030

University: Stevens Institute of

Technology

Major: Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering, Master

of Engineering Management

Career Goals: Become a veterinarian.

Ike Damstra


925 CR 330 Dublin, TX 76446

University: Texas A&M University Major: Animal Science

Career Goals: Obtain a master’s degree in nutrition and go into the dairy nutrition field.


Brittany Dean


1717 Luara Ln College Station, TX 77840

University: Texas A&M University Major: Animal Science, Business Minor

Career Goals: Working in the cattle industry.

Darcie De Boer


216 Gulch Lane Twin Falls, Idaho 83301

University: University of Idaho Major: Animal Science

Career Goals: Working in the animal agriculture industry.

Alison Durand


2200 Westwood Dr. Apt. G201 Pullman, WA 99163

University: Washington State University Major: Zoology, animal care option

Career Goals: Dairy veterinarian

JoEllen Galligan


1 Castle Point on Hudson Hoboken, NJ 07030

University: Stevens Institute of

Technology

Major: Chemical Biology

Career Goals: I would like to become a vet. I want to be able to help animals live happier, healthier

lives.


Sarah Genzer


34 S. Kaysie Angleton, TX 77515

University: Texas A&M University Major: First year vet student

Career Goals: I plan on becoming a large animal veterinarian.

Anna Gibson


Clark Hall Washington State University Pullman, WA 99163

University: Washington State University Major: Agriculture Education

Career Goals: The dairy industry has given me so much and I would like more than anything to give

back to the industry. My greatest goal would be to be placed in a position where I

could educate people about the dairy industry. I feel that I would be just as happy

teaching 4-H students or working at Fonterra as a public relation chair. The future

has a lot to offer, and I plan on being open to the opportunities that cross my path.

Anna Haines


4110 McLister Dr College Station, TX 77845


Career Goals: After graduation, I plan to work in the agriculture industry.

Samantha Hays


949 S. Lillian St. Apt. 103 Stephenville, TX 76401

University: Tarleton State University Major: Animal Productions, Biology Minor

Career Goals: The dairy industry has shown me a new light within agriculture. After graduation, I

plan on attending graduate school for reproduction and nutrition in beef and dairy

cattle, while also studying and doing research on dairy farms and dairy cattle in Eu-

ropean countries.


Courtney Hemphill


1431 FM 504 Lohn, TX 76852


Career Goals: I plan to attend graduate school and get my master’s in either reproductive physiolo-

gy or animal nutrition. I hope to have a career in the beef industry working at a feed-

lot or for a breeding company.

Kimberly Hencken


The Polos 2330 SW Willilton Rd #418 Gainesville, FL 32608

University: University of Florida Major: Animal Science

Career Goals: I am excited to further my education at UF’s College of Veterinary Medicine this fall,

and I look forward to applying Dairy Science into my future practice.

Hilary Hibbard


1467 West San Ricardo Blvd Tucson, AZ 85713

University: University of Arizona Major: Animal Science Industry and Dairy Science

Career Goals: Upon graduation, my immediate goal is to work within the agriculture industry. After

being raised in the dairy industry and gaining knowledge throughout the years of

how the operation works, I have obtained a true appreciation for it. I would like to

earn a position in the dairy industry.

Jonathan Holub


2112 B Hidden Hollow Cr Bryan, TX 77807


Career Goals: After graduation, I hope to restart my family’s dairy.


Claire Jackson


University: University of Arizona Major: Microbiology with Minors in Animal Science

and Veterinary Science

Career Goals: My goal is to become a veterinarian in large stock, food animal and dairy.

Sarah Manning


P.O. Box 1156 Mansfield, TX


Career Goals: I would like to work somewhere in the animal industry. I am very interested in work-

ing with animal feed and nutrition.

Lauren Mayo


Gainesville, FL 32612

University: University of Florida Major: Animal Science

Career Goals: Upon graduation from the University of Florida, I plan on attending graduate school

focusing on Dairy Herd Management. Another option that I am pursuing is becoming

a Dairy Extension Agent. A long term goal of mine is to one day own and operate my

own dairy.

Kenton Perkins


3722 Linden Ave. Megilla Park, NM 88047

University: New Mexico State University Major: Ag. Business/Ag. Econ.

Career Goals: Return to the family farm and continue to improve the farm through knowledge from

my degrees.


Marlon Pimienta


2545 S. Espina St. Las Cruces, NM 88001

University: New Mexico State University Major: Animal Science

Career Goals: Career in dairy/large animal healthcare.

Chanel Reinertsen


P.O. Box 794 College Station, TX 77841

University: Texas A&M University Major: Biomedical Science

Career Goals: My career goals are graduating from Texas A&M and later going to Veterinary

School. After Vet School, I would like to work with other veterinarians and have a

mixed practice of small and large animals.

Yairanex Roman


University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez 00680 Mayaguez, Puerto Rico 00680

University: University of Puerto Rico Major: Animal Science

Career Goals: I want to continue graduate studies and specialize in reproduction. Someday I will

have my own farm and start my agriculture business in animal production. I will ap-

ply my education to find ways to increase the production efficiency and quality.

Leah Schmitz


MSC 1 3001 Las Cruces, NM 88001

University: New Mexico State University Major: Animal Science

Career Goals: Pursue a master’s degree in animal nutrition, then possibly a Ph.D. in reproduction. I

will then work within the beef cattle industry.


Adam Shetley


2117 El Centro Ct. Columbia, MO 65203

University: University of Missouri Major: Animal Science

Career Goals: Pasture based dairy production, forage and herd management.

Adam teVelde


2471 TAMU College Station, TX 77845

University: Texas A&M University Major: Agriculture Business

Career Goals: Dairy farmer and tree farming.

Ty Tubbs


Lubbock, TX 79406

University: Texas Tech University Major: Interdisciplinary Agriculture

Career Goals: I would like to work in the beef or dairy industry. I would also like to possibly work for

a breeding company.

Cody Vander Dussen


948 CR-0 Clovis, NM 88101

University: New Mexico State University Major: Agricultural Business and Economics

Career Goals: Manage family’s fairy farm and work on owning my own.


Steven Vander Dussen

(575) 520-0799

University: New Mexico State University Major: Marketing

Career Goals: I would like to get a degree in marketing to help support the dairy industry. I’m cur-

rently working on my father’s dairy as a second manager.

Edward Vasquez


College Station, TX 77840

University: Texas A&M University Major: Biomedical Science

Career Goals: Veterinary medicine

David Volleman


600 CR 252 Gustine, TX 76455

University: Texas A&M University Major: Agribusiness, Ag Economics

Career Goals: I plan on getting some experience working at dairies for a year or two before going

to work on the family farm.

Lucas Waybright


1865 Mason Dixon Rd Gettysburg, PA 17325

University: Delaware Valley College Major: Agri-Business

Career Goals: To continue to work on my family’s dairy farm in Pennsylvania.


Bethany Weinheimer


6337 FM 1163 Louise, TX 77455


Career Goals: After I graduate, I want to attend veterinary school and practice on both large and

small animals. I would like to start off in a well-mentored practice and one day have

my own clinic. I not only want to help save the lives of animals, but help revolutionize

the animal industry through research and development.

Brianna Williams


1060 W. 6th St. MSC 1239 ID Middleton, ID 83664

University: University of Idaho Major: Animal Veterinary Science Pre-Vet Option

and Dairy Science

Career Goals: After graduation, I plan to attend veterinary school and specialize in surgery and

reproduction. I would love to work with dairy farmers to help advance the industry

and the lives of dairy cattle. One day I would like to also own a practice and have a

major impact to improve animal health.

Mary Willis


Box T-2371 Stephenville, TX 76402

University: Tarleton State University Major: Animal Production, Dairy Science emphasis

Career Goals: After graduation, I plan work on a dairy and specialize in calf management. I would

also like to help make an improvement on the outside perception of such an im-

portant industry to our economy.

Blake Wolf


2405 Trace Meadows College Station, TX 77845

University: Texas A&M University Major: Agribusiness

Career Goals: After receiving my degree in Agribusiness with a certificate in Dairy Science, I hope

to obtain a job within the dairy industry in marketing/sales. I have been involved with

dairy all my life and believe that experience will help me excel in my field.

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