We are thrilled to introduce the 2024 class of America’s Beef Leaders of Excellence (ABLE)!
America’s Beef Leaders of Excellence (ABLE) is a prestigious mentorship and leadership program tailored for young beef cattle enthusiasts of all breeds, between the ages of 14 and 21. Designed to cultivate leadership skills, enhance industry expertise, and foster personal growth, ABLE offers an unparalleled opportunity for participants to excel in the world of purebred seedstock beef cattle.
ABLE’s innovative structure revolves around individualized mentorship in four key areas: marketing seedstock cattle, breeding strategies, cattle judging, and farm to table beef. Each participant will be thoughtfully matched with an experienced and accomplished mentor who will guide and support them throughout their journey.
This program celebrates young leaders in the beef industry who have shown exceptional commitment, knowledge, and passion for advancing the industry. These students will participate in a year-long mentorship program with BRC, helping shape the future of young beef leaders.
Below is the list of this year’s outstanding winners:
- Kaylee Beason – Rockdale, TX
- Jackson Booth – Brundidge, AL
- Kanin Cleere – Madisonville, TX
- Makenzy Driver – Winnsboro, TX
- Providence Ezell – Breckenridge, TX
- Sarah Beth Faust – Oneonta, AL
- Kale Jedlicka – Hungerford, TX
- Rheagan Karisch – La Grange, TX
- Lilly Larson – Okeechobee, FL
- Kayce Lopez – College Station, TX
- Jennifer Mask – Franklin, TX
- Hudson Manning – Prattville, AL
- Avery McInvale – Rockwall, TX
- Maddie (Madilyn) McCullough – New Ulm, TX
- Marcus Moore – Lovelady, TX
- Olivia Nugent – Houston, TX
- Haley Phillips – Lovelady, TX
- Abby Scholz – Canyon, TX
- Maaz Siddiqui – Klein, TX
- Alison Speck – Tuttle, OK
- Jewel Thompson – Opelika, AL
- Madison Watson – Liberty, TX
- Eddie Wilson – Franklin, TX
- Laycee Wilson – Hollister, FL
These young leaders have demonstrated excellence and potential in the beef industry. We are excited to see where their journeys will take them and how they will contribute to the future of beef production. Watch for these students with BRC Ranch at various events throughout the year, as we help provide hands-on mentorship to these top students throughout the south.
