2025 officer and director nominees
Elections will be held at the Annual Meeting on February 8th. Information is provided here for individuals who have been nominated so far, but nominations will also be accepted at the meeting.
president
Maureen Matt - Hidden Ridge Highland Cattle
Vice President
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Michelle LeTourneau – Little House and Farm
In the spring of 2020, My husband Tony and I began our journey as Highland cattle breeders with the simple goal of producing sustainable beef. What started as a small experimental addition to our homestead has quickly grown into a meaningful commitment to not only create quality beef but desirable breed stock. Hard work, learning, and a deep respect for the land, refocused and evolved to prioritize genetics, structural soundness, and the long-term health of our herd. |
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Our breeding journey has been an educational one. Over the first four years, we experienced the challenge of only bull calves being born. But 2024 brought us a breakthrough—three beautiful heifers, each with exceptional pedigrees, were born on our farm. This is a thrilling milestone for us as we move forward with a renewed focus on genetic quality and breeding soundness. These heifers will play a key role in the next chapter of our breeding program as we work to improve the herd’s overall conformation, health, and productivity.
One of the most rewarding parts of our experience has been connecting with the North Central Association. The support and camaraderie we've found within the association have been invaluable, and we cherish the opportunity to network with like-minded breeders. The passion, knowledge, and shared enthusiasm for the breed is energizing, and we are proud to be part of such a dedicated community.
Looking ahead, we are excited to continue expanding our knowledge of highland confirmation, learning to research pedigrees to make better breeding decisions to ensure the health and longevity of our breed stock. The journey has been one of growth, learning, and excitement, and we can’t wait to see what the next chapter brings.
One of the most rewarding parts of our experience has been connecting with the North Central Association. The support and camaraderie we've found within the association have been invaluable, and we cherish the opportunity to network with like-minded breeders. The passion, knowledge, and shared enthusiasm for the breed is energizing, and we are proud to be part of such a dedicated community.
Looking ahead, we are excited to continue expanding our knowledge of highland confirmation, learning to research pedigrees to make better breeding decisions to ensure the health and longevity of our breed stock. The journey has been one of growth, learning, and excitement, and we can’t wait to see what the next chapter brings.
directors (two or three open positions)
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Jeremiah Mewes - Gypsy Ridge Highlands
My name is Jeremiah Mewes. Me and my family of 6 live on our farm, Gypsy Ridge, in Northwest Wisconsin. I was born and raised on my grandparents dairy farm. In the early 2000’s the cows were sold and I moved away and started a successful construction company. In 2016 we moved back home and bought the family farm. Knowing we wanted cattle but never one to follow what everyone else does we bought our first Highlands in 2019. We are mainly a beef operation with around 50 head. |
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Besides farming I still have my construction company, I have been on my township board as a supervisor for the last 8 years and counting, and I am on the NCHCA Sale Committee. I have enjoyed attending the annual meetings, zoom meetings, and
volunteering at the Minnesota State Fair. I enjoy promoting the Highland breed and beef every chance I get, and networking with fellow farmers.
volunteering at the Minnesota State Fair. I enjoy promoting the Highland breed and beef every chance I get, and networking with fellow farmers.
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Jessie Webb - Goose Creek Cattle
Hi everyone! I’m Jessie Webb from Glenville, MN. My husband Matt and I along with our two kids started Goose Creek Cattle late in 2021. About this same time we joined NCHCA and a bit later, AHCA. I grew up on a small family owned farm where we raised pigs, elk and commercial cow/calf operation. I was |
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fortunate enough to show cattle in 4-H with my siblings. I’ve always thought Highlands were such a beautiful breed and when my parents sold out of the elk in 2019, they had 40 acres of open pastures. My dad happily agreed to let us start raising Highlands to keep the grass down. We started with 3 females and a bull, all unregistered. We have grown to about 25 head of both registered and unregistered. We co-own a bull (Circle V High Road) with Kyle & Katie Baker of Glory Oaks Farm. We are raising these beautiful animals for both show and beef.
It’s been such a rewarding experience so far. We have met so many great people who are always so willing to help out and answer our questions as they arise. This breed and the family behind it is like no other!
It’s been such a rewarding experience so far. We have met so many great people who are always so willing to help out and answer our questions as they arise. This breed and the family behind it is like no other!
