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2013 Hall of Fame nominees:

Louis Dinklage – Dinklage Feedyards Inc.
Dinklage was one of the pioneers in the cattle-feeding business in eastern Nebraska. In 1923, he established a 3,000-head operation near Wisner. Through the years, he was instrumental in making the area one of the nation’s cattle-feeding hubs.

James Herring – Friona Industries L.P.
Herring is the president and CEO of Friona Industries L.P., the fourth largest cattle-feeding operation in the U.S. Friona operates four commercial feedyards in the Texas panhandle and a one-time capacity of more than 275,000 head. Herring previously served as president of CattleFax and the Texas Cattle Feeders Association.

Robert “Bob” Josserand – AzTx Cattle Co.
Josserand is the chairman of the board and founder of AzTx Cattle Co., a family cattle operation with feedyards in Texas and Kansas.

The AzTx Cattle Co. is known in the industry for developing a specialized branded beef program. Josserand has been a devoted member of the cattle-feeding industry and is a past president of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association and the National Cattlemen’s Association.

Marshall “Jack” Reeve – Reeve Cattle Co.
Reeve had a private veterinary practice in St. Charles, Missouri, and in Garden City, Kansas. Always an entrepreneur, he began feeding cattle, which led to the purchase of the Reeve Cattle Co. Reeve had a significant effect on higher education as a member of the Kansas Board of Regents and numerous other state and national boards and committees.

Leo Timmerman – Timmerman & Son Feeding Co. Inc.
In 1945, Timmerman established his career as a cattle feeder in Omaha, Nebraska. He founded Leo Timmerman Feeding Co., a business that specialized in providing custom feeding, placements and commodity trading for feeders throughout the country. Timmerman is recognized as a one of the first facilitators between cattle feeders and the meat industry.

Industry Leadership Award
In addition to the 2013 Hall of Fame nominees, voting also is open for the 2013 Industry Leadership Award nominees, who have contributed to the cattle-feeding industry through outstanding advocacy and leadership.

Please vote for one of the following nominees by clicking here.

· Betty Jo Gigot is the editor and publisher of CALF News, a magazine she has served for more than 23 years. She became involved in the cattle-feeding industry in 1980, when she founded her own computer company and began writing and installing programs in feedyards across the country.

· Harry Knobbe has spent his career investing in the future of cattlemen and the cattle industry. He serves as an active member on numerous industry committees, such as the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Knobbe also served as the chairman for the Ag Policy Committee.

· Topper Thorpe was the first market analyst hired by CattleFax and was the company’s former CEO. In his 32-year tenure with the company, he provided the cattle industry with invaluable market information.

Arturo Armendariz Distinguished Service Award

The Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame established an award to honor the heart and soul of the cattle-feeding industry — feedyard employees.

The Arturo Armendariz Distinguished Service Award was established in honor of the late, long-time employee at Poky Feeders. His role as a devoted employee, family man, friend and longtime member of the beef industry made him an ideal namesake for the award.

To nominate outstanding members of your operation, click here.

Voting for the 2013 Hall of Fame inductees, Industry Leadership Award nominees and nominations for the Arturo Armendariz Distinguished Service Award will close March 31.