Shelby Felder grew up in Elma, Washington. Though she comes from many generations of dairy farmers, she did not grow up on a dairy. While attending Washington State University where she earned her B.S. in Animal Science, she found a passion for dairy farming while working on WSU’s dairy for the university and Cooperative University Dairy Students (CUDS). Shelby has had the opportunity to work at multiple farms of various sizes in Washington, Oregon, and Kentucky.

Shelby began working for WKU as the dairy manager in 2023. Here her roll is important to manage not only the cows, but also encourage the next generation of dairy employees – helping them gain experience in milking, feed, breeding, and management of the herd.

Jadyn Sanchez grew up in a variety of places across Texas, Washington, and Colorado. She received her B. S. In Animal Sciences from Colorado State University where she was actively involved in the department. She served as the 2023-2024 Colorado BQA Intern and was actively involved in undergraduate research. 

Jadyn is currently working towards her M. S. In Agriculture at Western Kentucky University where she works with the various technologies in the WKU SmartHolstein Lab. She is passionate about agriculture and improving animal health while also increasing productive efficiency. Jadyn is excited about working at the WKU SmartHolstein Lab because she believes technology is shaping the future and is leading the way to improving production, animal health, and farm economics. 

Dr. Dan Strunk is the director of the Agriculture Research and Education Center at Western Kentucky University and associate professor of agronomy in the Department of Agriculture and Food Science. Prior to WKU, Dr. Strunk was director of the Center for Athletic Field Safety at the University of Tennessee in which he focused on researching safety and playability of natural and synthetic turf fields. Originally from Maryville, Tennessee, Dr. Strunk received BSc and MSc from the University of Tennessee before attending the University of Arkansas for a Ph.D. in Plant Science.Description goes here

Dr. Paul Woosley is a South-Central Kentucky native from Big Reedy, KY located in Edmonson County. Paul received his B.S. in Agriculture focusing in soil science with a chemistry minor from WKU in 1996. While at WKU, Paul realized he would like to be teaching in the classroom at the collegiate level someday. He took a research assistance position with the University of Kentucky and began working on his M.S. in Agronomy which he received in 1998. During his M.S. work, he conducted research on measuring intake of grazing cattle. Paul stayed at UK for his doctorate, but switched disciplines where he earned his Ph.D. in Crop Science with a minor in plant physiology in 2002.

Paul fulfilled his dream of returning to the classroom at WKU in 2002, accepting an assistant professor position in the Department of Agriculture and Food Science. Over his 20-year career at WKU, he obtained the rank of professor where he has taught many different classes and conducted research in turfgrass, industrial hemp, and animal waste management. He has recently honed his administrative skills serving as the director of the Agriculture Research and Education Center for 5 years before accepting the Agriculture and Food Science Chair in 2023.

Holstein Association USA Executive Director of Genetics and Innovation

Jeffrey Bewley is from Rineyville, Kentucky where he grew up working on his grandfather's dairy farm. He received a B.S. in Animal Sciences from the University of Kentucky and a M.S. in Dairy Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His PhD work at Purdue University focused on the application and economics of Precision Dairy Farming technologies. He has spent much of his career focused on dairy data and technologies in various industry roles. He has secured over 8.0 million dollars in funding during his research career. He has published over 50 peer reviewed publications and over 100 invited presentations around the world.

Holstein Association USA Senior Communications Manager

Emily Bosch grew up as the third generation on her family’s dairy farm near St. Peter, Minnesota. She studied Animal Science – Dairy Production and Agricultural Communications and Marketing at the University of Minnesota, where she was active in the Gopher Dairy Club and a member of the Dairy Judging and Dairy Challenge teams. Now Emily works as the Marketing Communications Manager for Holstein Association USA. She is passionate about sharing dairy farmer’s stories through writing, digital media, and other communication channels.

Holstein Association USA Dairy Analytics and Research Scientist

Jenna Guinn lives in Harrodsburg, Kentucky.  She earned her B.S. in Animal Sciences from the University of Kentucky, where her passion for dairy research was sparked. Jenna went on to pursue her M.S. in Animal Sciences with a specialization in Dairy Systems Management, focusing on milk quality and heat stress. Her career has included roles in both research and customer support, providing insight and assistance to dairy farmers. Currently serving as a Dairy Analytics & Research Scientist at the Holstein Association, Jenna continues to fuel her enthusiasm for dairy research and working to enhance dairy management practices for the industry.

Holstein Association USA Chief Executive Officer

Lindsey Worden is the Chief Executive Officer of Holstein Association USA, leading the world’s largest dairy breed organization from its headquarters in Brattleboro, Vt. She has been with the Association since 2007, previously serving in various roles, including Chief Operating Officer.

Worden is actively engaged in the dairy industry, serving on the boards of the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB), the World Holstein Friesian Federation (WHFF), and the National Pedigreed Livestock Council (NPLC).

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with degrees in dairy science and life science communications, Worden has lifelong experience in the Registered Holstein business, growing up on her family’s dairy farms in New York and New Mexico.