President

Tysen Wilson

Tysen Wilson is a sixth-generation farmer from Macon County, where his family has a cow/calf, feeder cattle, and row crop operation. In 2015, Tysen established his own cattle operation featuring registered Hereford and Maine Anjou breeds alongside commercial cattle. Throughout his agricultural career, Tysen has been actively involved in showing cattle and have served in many leadership roles within various agricultural organizations, working to ensure a bright future for the next generation of agriculturalist. Tysen is currently pursuing a degree in agribusiness management with an emphasis in policy at the University of Missouri. He feels he has had the honor of being apart of this board and looks forward to another year of service.

President-Elect

Jack Norfleet

Jack Norfleet is a fourth-generation beef producer from Mexico, MO, raised on his family's cattle and row crop operation in southwest Audrain County. Growing up in agriculture sparked a strong passion for the industry and a commitment to continuing his family's legacy.

Today, Jack helps manage approximately 40 head of commercial cattle alongside his father. He is currently attending State Technical College of Missouri, studying agricultural business to build a solid foundation for his future. In addition, Jack raises and sells show calves to 4-H and FFA members and is launching his career as an auctioneer.

After graduation, he plans to return to the family farm, expand his show calf operation and grow his auctioneering business.

Vice President

Christian Siegel

After graduating from high school, Christian plans on attending the University of Missouri in Columbia to pursue a major in agricultural business management with an emphasis in policy. His academic journey has been rigorous; he will be graduating high school with an associate's degree from Moberly Area Community College, which has provided him with a strong foundation in both general education and introductory agricultural studies. Upon completing his undergraduate studies, his ambition is to further his education by attending graduate school in agricultural law. He aims to apply to esteemed institutions such as Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He feels both universities offer programs that will equip him with the legal expertise required to be successful in the agricultural industry. His long-term career goal is to either establish his own law firm or join an established firm as an associate in central Missouri. As an agricultural lawyer, he plans to dedicate his practice to advocating for farmers and agribusinesses, ensuring they operate within the legal frameworks and benefit from fair policies. Additionally, he wants to run cattle with the herd focus on the Simmental breed. He aims to provide top-notch cattle to juniors interested in show cattle across the Midwest. Christian feels this dual career path will allow him to blend his expertise in agricultural law with his passion for cattle farming, contributing significantly to both fields.

Secretary

Allison Coats

Allison Coats brings both tradition & forward-thinking leadership to the cattle industry as a fifth-generation livestock producer. Growing up in agriculture shaped her passion early on and today she continues to raise/show registered Simmental & SimAngus cattle.

She is currently a student at the University of Missouri-Columbia, pursuing a degree in Animal Sciences with a minor in Agricultural Business. Through her education, Allison is working toward a future career in animal health pharmaceuticals, where she hopes to support and strengthen the livestock industry from a new perspective. Allison has been actively involved in the Missouri Junior Cattlemen's Association for many years, currently serving as the Secretary.

Treasurer

Daisie Huth

Daisie Huth represents a proud fifth-generation farming family rooted in a long-standing tradition of agricultural excellence and stewardship. Her family operates a diversified farm that includes registered Angus cattle, crossbred cattle through artificial insemination and row crop production. Through generations of experience, they have refined sustainable practices that support both livestock and crop production while preserving the integrity of their land. 

Daisie is a senior at Bunceton High School. She serves as the Treasurer of the Missouri Junior Cattlemen's Association. Upon graduation, she plans to attend the University of Missouri to pursue a degree in Animal Science with an emphasis in Agricultural Leadership & Communications, where she hopes to expand her knowledge of livestock nutrition, reproduction, genetics and her management while strengthening her leadership & advocacy skills.

Membership & Public Relations

Macy Reece

Macy Reece is a senior at McDonald County High School and will begin her studies at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College this fall, majoring in pre-veterinary medicine and competing on the livestock judging team.

Following her time at NEO, she plans to attend Oklahoma State University to earn her veterinary degree with a minor in Agricultural Business. Macy has grown up showing cattle and working on her family's purebred Angus operation. She currently serves as the Membership & Public Relations Chair for MJCA.

Region Vice President

Zada Ketchum

Zada Ketchum, from Downing, MO, has a strong passion for agriculture, leadership and the cattle industry. Growing up on her family's small cow/calf operation in northeast Missouri helped shape her love for livestock from an early age. Alongside her siblings, Zada raises and shows purebred Hereford and Simmental cattle at the local, state and national levels.

Zada is a senior at Scotland County High School, she stays busy in a wide variety of actives and leadership roles. She currently serves as her FFA chapter president and as an area officer. Zada also  leads her local 4-H club and county 4-H Council as the president.

This fall, Zada will attend Northwest Missouri State University to major in Agricultural Education. She hopes to one day return to a rural community to teach agriculture and continue to grow her own cattle operation.

Region Vice President

Aubrey Youse

Aubrey Youse, a native from Paris, MO, has been actively involved in the cattle industry for much of her life. Aubrey has show cattle for years and recently expanded her interest into Shorthorn breed.

For the past four years, Aubrey has been a dedicated member of the Missouri Junior Cattlemen's Association, participating annually in the Youth Industry Tours and the MCA All-Breeds Junior Show. She demonstrates strong leadership through her service as the FFA chapter secretary, President of the Mark Twain 4-H Club, Treasurer of the Missouri Junior Shorthorn Association, serves as a MJCA Region Vice President and has been a three-year member of the Missouri Club Calf Association Junior Board.