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CSA Staff

Bruce Holmquist

General Manager

Bruce has been a Simmental breeder and a member of the CSA since 1977 and is one of the original YCSA members. After 6 years as a CSA director, Bruce joined the CSA’s staff in the fall of 2007. Through his involvement in various industry organizations he has developed a wide network of contacts and has acquired a deep understanding of the challenges facing the various links in the beef production chain. Bruce has been honored by the World Simmental Fleckvieh Federation (WSFF) with its Golden Book Award for his service to the organization and is only the second Canadian to have served as WSFF President.

Barb Judd

Office Manager

Barb joined the Canadian Simmental Association as Office Manager in October 2004. Along with day to day operations of the office and assistance to the General Manager and Board of Directors, Barb oversees registry and member services, administers association procedures and bylaws, member correspondence and inquiries.

Born and raised on a commercial cattle/grain farm in the Foothills of Alberta, Barb has remained true to her roots. After several years of post-school employment in the oil industry, she has dedicated her professional career exclusively to the beef industry for the past 20+ years. Barb has vast knowledge in various sectors of the purebred industry having been employed with a large purebred cattle operation where her duties included maintenance of the records with three different purebred offices, office manager of two other major purebred beef associations, management support in an A.I. facility and administrative support with two different cattle exporters and sales consultants.

Barb resides north of Calgary where she is actively involved with her family’s ranching operation.

Perry Welygan

Registration / Member Services

Perry relocated to Calgary after growing up in the northeast farming community of Nipawin, Saskatchewan. Prior to securing work in the beef industry in August 1992, Perry attained 2 diplomas from the S.I.A.S.T. - Palliser Campus in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan - with majors in both Business Administration and Data Processing. In August 1997, Perry joined the Simmental team. The skills and knowledge he attained from working with another cattle organization prepared him for the challenging position at CSA which includes registrations, data collection, lab result verification, and online website support. Perry enjoys communicating with the members of the association and appreciates the opportunity to assist them with their registry needs on a daily basis.

Laurie Macdonald

Registration / Member Services

Laurie was born and raised in the agriculture world and she has acquired a broad range of knowledge and skills working for various cattle organizations. Through those positions she has gained a tremendous amount of experience in maintaining purebred cattle records and will now be assisting CSA members to maintain theirs. Laurie and her husband Calvin reside at Crossfield, AB. where they have raised 4 wonderful children and enjoy spending time with friends, family and grandchildren.

Devra Leavitt

Registration / Office Administration

Devra joined the Canadian Simmental Association in May 2014. Devra has two grown children and currently resides with her husband in Airdrie, AB. She enjoys watching baseball and reading.

Laura Shuttleworth

Registration / Administration Assistant

Laura joined the Canadian Simmental Association in November of 2023. Born and raised on a Charolais/grain family farm just outside of Calgary, Laura worked in the archaeological consulting industry for years before making a career change and returning to her agricultural roots as the newest member of the CSA. She is an advocate for modern agriculture in Canada and enjoys helping members grow and manage successful Simmental herds. Currently residing in Calgary, she also enjoys being an amateur long distance runner and an even more amateur equestrian.

Sue Giles

Programs Coordinator

Originally from Rosemary, Alberta; Sue grew up on her family’s purebred Simmental Cow/calf operation and later obtained a Diploma in Livestock Production at Lakeland College in Vermilion. Sue and her husband Jason now reside and assist with the operation of the family ranch just outside of Brooks, Alberta. Through her involvement with the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency during the last 10 years and many years with the 4-H programs, Sue has acquired a broad based knowledge of the Beef industry. “I look forward to working to continue to grow Simmental’s presence and success in the Canadian Beef industry” states Sue.

Stacy Price

WSFF Congress 2024 Coordinator

Stacy joined Canadian Simmental in July of 2022. Previously she worked as the Registrar for Canadian Angus for 5 years and before that in oil & gas. Stacy and her husband of 37 years live north of Crossfield where they raise grain and sheep. Stacy was involved for many years with 4-H and the Calgary Stampede, she has retired from most of her volunteering now and spends time crafting, gardening, reading, working on the farm or acting in a local theatre group, although her favorite role is Grandma to 2 granddaughters and 1 grandson. Stacy is looking forward to working with the Foundation and the members of Simmental

Kelsey Manske

YCSA Programs Coordinator

Kelsey has joned the CSA again as the YCSA Programs Coordinator.

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