Name: Jordan Babek Campus Address: 1512 West Berrendo Rd City/State/Zip Code: Roswell, NM 88201 Telephone: 575-840-8340 E-mail: jbabek@nmsu.edu School: New Mexico State University Major: Animal and Veterinary Science Expected Graduation date: May 2013 Career Goals: Attend graduate school, focusing on ruminant nutrition and ultimately become a ruminant nutritionist.

Name: Erin Arko Campus Address: 206 Laguna Madre City/State/Zip Code: Maxwell, NM 87728 Telephone: 575-595-9510 E-mail: erinarko@nmsu.edu School: New Mexico State University Major: Animal Science Industry Expected Graduation date: December 2014 Career Goals: Open to anything right now.

Name: Mary Baldeon Campus Address: 14730 McKnew Rd. City/State/Zip Code: Burtansville, MD 30866 Telephone: 240-988-0426 E-mail: mbaldeon13@gmail.com School: Stevens Institute of Technology Major: Chemical Biology Expected Graduation date: May 2013 Career Goals: Mixed practice veterinary doctor (DVM)

Name: Sarah Bartolic Campus Address: 2900 SW 23rd Terrace City/State/Zip Code: Gainesville, FL 32608 Telephone: 954-695-0929 E-mail: sbartolic@ufl.edu School: University of Florida Major: Animal Science Expected Graduation date: May 2015 Career Goals: Large animal vet

Name: Adrienne Burling Campus Address: 1201 Harvey Road Apt #278 City/State/Zip Code: College Station, TX 77840 Telephone: 906-458-7709 E-mail: adburling@neo.tamu.edu School: Texas A&M University Major: Biology Expected Graduation date: Career Goals: I will be attending Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine starting this fall to become a large animal veterinari-an.

Name: Kelsey Bitter Campus Address: 3521 Marigold Ct City/State/Zip Code: College Station, TX 77845 Telephone: 469-371-0425 E-mail: bitt321680@tamu.edu School: Texas A&M University Major: Animal Science Expected Graduation date: May 2015 Career Goals: Following graduation, I plan to attend veterinary school to be-come a mixed animal veterinarian working with both small and large animals. I have always been extremely interested in veterinary medicine and would like to contribute to the development of animal health.

Name: Jennifer Bohac Campus Address: 2322 Pintail Ln City/State/Zip Code: College Station, TX 77845 Telephone: 630-453-9307 E-mail: jennybohac@tamu.edu School: Texas A&M University Major: Animal Science Expected Graduation date: December 2013 Career Goals: Dairy cattle nutritionist

Name: Dylan Burrows Campus Address: 2284 E. 4195 N. City/State/Zip Code: Filer, ID 83328 Telephone: 585-610-5068 E-mail: burr6627@vandals.uidaho.edu School: University of Idaho Major: Animal and Veterinary Science, Dairy Science Option Expected Graduation date: Spring 2015 Career Goals: Since the start of my Sophomore year in college, I have realized that I would love to spend my career in the dairy industry. I’m especially interested in the nutrition as-pect of the dairy industry and I’m passionate and excited to start my career. Ever since I was a kid I have had a deep seeded love for animals and particularly the welfare of them. It has only been in college that I have realized that I am especially interested in cows. All in all, I’m very excited about my career and I think that I could bring youthful energy and knowledge to a position in the industry.

Name: Elizabeth Bustamante Campus Address: 430 Nathan Dr. City/State/Zip Code: Copperas Cove, Tx 76522 Telephone: 254-458-4313 E-mail: bustae@tamu.edu School: Texas A&M Major: Biomedical Science Expected Graduation date: May 2014 Career Goals: My career goal is to be a veterinarian. I have not yet decided if I want to be a large or small animal vet, but if I do large ani-mal medicine, I would like to specialize in the dairy industry.

Name: Nicole Collins Campus Address: 1467 W San Ricardo Blvd City/State/Zip Code: Tucson, AZ 85713 Telephone: 480-299-0614 E-mail: ndcollins@email.arizona.edu School: University of Arizona Major: Animal Science Pre-Profession Expected Graduation date: May 2014 Career Goals: After graduating from the University of Arizona, my ca-reer goal is to attend vet school and become a large animal veterinarian.

Name: Abbey Cupples Campus Address: 200 Marion Pugh #1213 City/State/Zip Code: College Station, TX 77840 Telephone: 972-207-4613 E-mail: agcuppl@sbcglobel.net School: Texas A&M University Major: Animal Science– Science Option Expected Graduation date: December 2013 Career Goals: After Graduating, I plan on attending graduate school to ob-tain a masters in Animal Nutrition. I plan on being a dairy nutritionist upon obtaining my masters degree.

Name: Kim Davenport Campus Address: 2580 Weymouth St. City/State/Zip Code: Moscow, ID 83843 Telephone: 208-669-0879 E-mail: dave1403@vandals.uidaho.edu School: University of Idaho Major: Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Option Expected Graduation date: May 2016 Career Goals: In the future, I want to attend vet school and practice large animal medicine. I want to help promote the dairy industry and aid in advancing production efficiency and health of livestock. Since the dairy industry is prominent throughout the country, I want to work with producers from around the US. I hope to practice veterinary medicine in many aspects of the large animal industry, including dairy, beef, and equine throughout my lifetime. I also want to make significant advance-ments in the veterinary field through research and medical experience.

Name: Chesla Douglas Campus Address: 1209 B April Bloom City/State/Zip Code: College Station, TX 77840 Telephone: 713-557-4264 E-mail: cdouglas@cvm.tamu.edu School: Texas A&M University Major: Biomedical Science Expected Graduation date: May 2013 Career Goals: I plan to become a veterinarian and work in the food ani-mal industry.

Name: Heather Eagle Campus Address: 2615 Hillside Dr. City/State/Zip Code: Grandbury, Tx. 76048 Telephone: 817-353-0000 E-mail: heather.eagle@go.tarleton.edu School: Tarleton State University Major: Animal Industries Expected Graduation date: December 2014 Career Goals: My goals are to have my own farmstead to have our own cows for our own milk to make our own cheese. My family owns Eagle Mountain Farmhouse Cheese. Our cheeses can be purchased through numerous Texas cheese shops, grocers, and restaurants. We love dairy and have a strong desire to be involved in the dairy move-ment.

Name: Alejandra Elias Calles Campus Address: 706 Putt St. City/State/Zip Code: Anthony, NM 88021 Telephone: 575-556-4267 E-mail: alecf30@gmail.com School: New Mexico State University Major: Animal Science Expected Graduation date: May 2013 Career Goals: Develop skills learned during my college education since it is very different once you are in the outside world. Also learn as much as possible over the dairy cow industry.

Name: Tyler Evink Campus Address: 2417 Commonwealth Ave City/State/Zip Code: St. Paul, MN 55108 Telephone: 320-287-0172 E-mail: evink007@umn.edu School: University of Minnesota Major: Animal Science Expected Graduation date: Spring 2014 Career Goals: I am currently pursuing a Masters in Animal Science with an emphasis in Dairy Production Systems looking into effective models for large dairies. After completing school, my long term goal is to work my way into a career in dairy management.

Name: Shannon Garding Campus Address: 2401 Brittain Court City/State/Zip Code: College Station, TX 77845 Telephone: 281-777-2727 E-mail: skgarding@tamu.edu School: Texas A&M University Major: Animal Science Minor: Agricultural Economics Expected Graduation date: December 2015 Career Goals: My career goals are to graduate with a bachelors de-gree in Animal Science and possibly a masters degree in Reproduc-tion Physiology. I want to pursue a career in reproduction in the live-stock industry.

Name: Kevin Gavin Campus Address: 1280 NE Hillside Dr. City/State/Zip Code: Pullman, WA 99163 Telephone: 425-638-2841 E-mail: kevin.gavin@wsu.edu School: Washington State University Major: Animal Science Expected Graduation date: May 2015 Career Goals: I hope to become a large animal veterinarian specializ-ing in dairy cattle.

Name: Jillian Henry Campus Address: New Mexico State University City/State/Zip Code: Las Cruces, NM 88003 Telephone: 915-309-9097 E-mail: jhenry02@nsmu.edu School: New Mexico State University Major: Animal Science Expected Graduation date: May 2014 Career Goals:

Name: Samantha Hays Campus Address: 949 South Lillian Street Apt 103 City/State/Zip Code Stephenville, TX 76401 Telephone: 512-376-0091 E-mail: samantha.hays@go.tarleton.edu School: Tarleton State University Major: Animal Productions; Minor in Biology Expected Graduation date: August 2013 Career Goals: Within my career I would like to achieve my goal of becom-ing a consultant or representative for ABS, Select Sires, DairyMax, Alltech, Merck, or Pfizer. I want to be apart of the Dairy industry due to the broad spectrum of careers that are offered and my high interest in the industry and learning more about how I could help improve it and bring awareness to it. It has always been my goal to become a breeder for ABS to help im-prove conception rates and performance within the dairy industry. I hope to achieve my goals as soon as I graduate this August.

Name: Jesus Herrera Campus Address: 1780 E University Ave City/State/Zip Code: Las Cruces, NM 88003 Telephone: 575-646-0111 E-mail: runstill@aol.com School: New Mexico State University Major: Animal Science Expected Graduation date: May 2015 Career Goals: Although my career goal is to become a veterinarian, I am unsure in which area I would like to specialize.

Name: Sarah Herrmann Campus Address: 230 Baker St. # 302 City/State/Zip Code: Moscow, Idaho 83843 Telephone: 425-750-9461 E-mail: herr1193@vandals.uidaho.edu School: University of Idaho Major: Animal Science Expected Graduation date: May 2015 Career Goals: In the future I would like to be involved in the dairy industry either as an AI technician or manager of a farm. I have a passion for repro-ductive physiology and I feel like this is a good direction that involves both my interest and direct interaction with animals.

Name: Garrett Janke Campus Address: 3200 Bahia Dr City/State/Zip Code College Station, TX 77845 Telephone: 832-309-6477 E-mail: GBJanke@cvm.tamu.edu School: Texas A&M College of Veterinarian Medicine Major: Biomedical Sciences; Minor in Animal Science Expected Graduation date: May 2017 Career Goals: I would like to be a mixed animal practitioner.

Name: Josina Kasper Permanent Address: 1104 W A Street Apt #204 City/State/Zip Code: Moscow, ID 83843 Telephone: 208-573-5310 E-mail: kasp4517@vandals.uidaho.edu School: University of Idaho Major: Animal Science: Pre-Veterinary Option Expected Graduation date: May 2014 Career Goals: My career goals are to be able to work in the dairy industry as a large animal veterinarian, or run and operate my own dairy farm.

Name: Mary Lavender Campus Address: 817 Camellia Court City/State/Zip Code: College Station, TX 77840 Telephone: 210-788-9791 E-mail: mklaven@tamu.edu School: Texas A&M University Major: Animal Science Expected Graduation date: May 2015 Career Goals: It is my intent to pursue a degree in large animal veteri-nary medicine, or to pursue a career in livestock management.

Name: Curtis Korthanke Campus Address: 4316 Nagle St City/State/Zip Code: Bryan, TX 77801 Telephone: 620-496-5161 E-mail: ckorthanke@gmail.com School: Texas A&M University Major: Animal Science Expected Graduation date: August 2013 Career Goals: My career goal is to become a veterinarian who spe-cializes in reproduction.

Name: Katherine Leggett Campus Address: 4949 White Oak Rd. City/State/Zip Code: Orange, TX 77632 Telephone: 409-313-2739 E-mail: leggettkm@gmail.com School: Texas A&M University Major: Animal Science Expected Graduation date: May 2015 Career Goals: After completing undergraduate work, I plan to attend veterinary school specializing in large animals. As a veterinarian, I want to work with food animals such as dairy or beef cattle or poultry. I want to be most involved in reproduction of food animals. As we face a need to feed more people with less space, reproduction is going to be at the forefront of advancing production agriculture. Artificial insemination and embryo transfer technologies only become more economical for large producers each year. Ultimately I want to be the veterinarian for com-panies or producers that utilize such technologies and provide the as-sistance they need to improve their herds and profit lines.

Name: Jessica Levy Campus Address: 4518 N. Farr Rd. City/State/Zip Code: Spokane, WA 99206 Telephone: 509-638-3774 E-mail: jessica.levy@email.wsu.edu School: Washington State University Major: Animal Science Expected Graduation date: May 2014 Career Goals: After graduation, I plan to pursue a degree in veteri-nary medicine, working with production animals.

Name: Emily Ligon Campus Address: 119 Rugen Ln City/State/Zip Code: College Station, TX 77845 Telephone: 619-997-2870 E-mail: emilyligon@yahoo.com Career Goals: Veterinary Medicine, focusing on small animals and equine nutrition. Eventually, I would like to work with marine mammals.

Name: Antonio I. Lopez Campus Address: Texas A&M University City/State/Zip Code: College Station, TX 77843 Telephone: 832-574-3456 E-mail: antiopez.ag13@gmail.com School: Texas A&M University Major: Animal Science Expected Graduation Date: December 2013 Career Goals: I want to be a veterinarian and work with livestock. Arti-ficial insemination is another choice if veterinary school is not an option.

Name: Heather Lowe Campus Address: 700 E Butler Ave City/State/Zip Code: Doylestown, PA 18901 Telephone: 570-362-1180 E-mail: lowehm0546@delval.edu School: Delaware Valley College Major: Small Animal Science Expected Graduation date: 2014 Career Goals: I would like to attend vet school in 2014 and become a small animal vet..

Name: Landon Macy Campus Address: 370 Joppish Rd. City/State/Zip Code: Centralia, WA 98531 Telephone: 360-388-0204 E-mail: landon.e.macy@email.wsu.edu School: Washington State University Major: Animal Science Expected Graduation date: May 2015 Career Goals: After graduating with a degree in veterinary medicine, I plan to go into a rural mixed practice operation with the hope of having the opportunity to specialize in dairy/beef production.

Name: Sarah Manning Campus Address: 419 Aurora Court City/State/Zip Code: College Station, TX 77840 Telephone: 817-477-7390 E-mail: slem2009@tamu.edu School: Texas A&M University Major: Animal Science Expected Graduation date: May 2013 Career Goals: I want to work at a zoo with exotic hoofed animals, probably focusing on nutrition or reproduction.

Name: Chaowarit Mapato Campus Address: 99, 16 Mo. Takhob subdistrick, Pakthongchai City/State/Zip Code: Nakhonratchasima, Thailand 30150 Telephone: 0832859208 E-mail: chaowarit.map@gmail.com School: Khonkaen University Major: Ruminant Nutrition Expected Graduation date: Graduated Career Goals: Currently, I am a feed technician of CPF company in Thailand. My career goal is to be a professional feeding techni-cian for dairy cattle.

Name: Michelle Pieprzica Campus Address: 209 Longspur Dr. City/State/Zip Code: Buda, TX 78610 Telephone: 512-789-5962 E-mail: mpieprzica@tamu.edu School: Texas A&M University Major: Ag Business Expected Graduation date: 2014 Career Goals: After graduation, I would like to pursue a career in the agricultural industry.

Name: Nicole Norris Campus Address: 700 East Butler Ave City/State/Zip Code: Doylestown, PA 18901 Telephone: 570-269-9631 E-mail: norrisnm0347@delval.edu School: Delaware Valley College Major: Small Animal Science Expected Graduation Date: December 2013 Career Goals: I would like to attend vet school fall 2014 and become a small/large animal vet. I currently work at 2 small animal day practices and volunteer at local animal shelters.

Name: Jessica Porras Campus Address: 11045 Forest Dr City/State/Zip Code College Station, TX 77845 Telephone: 979-450-2093 E-mail: jporras01@neo.tamu.edu School: Texas A&M University Major: Animal Science Expected Graduation Date: Fall 2015 Career Goals: Veterinary medicine working mainly with livestock

Name: Chanel Reinertsen Campus Address: PO Box 794 City/State/Zip Code: College Station, TX 77841 Telephone: 832-597-9635 E-mail: c.reinertsen@tamu.edu School: Texas A&M University Major: Biomedical Science; Minor in Animal Science Expected Graduation Date: May 2014 Career Goals: After finishing at Texas A&M, I would like to continue my education by either going to veterinary school or graduate school for microbiology. I would like to continue to gain more dairy experi-ence in hopes that I could be a large animal veterinarian one day or just continue to show the dairy industry in a positive light.

Name: Mitchell “Lynn” Pinedo Permanent Address: 1967 Defiance Ave. City/State/Zip Code: Las Cruces, NM 88001 Telephone: 575-714-4287 E-mail: pinedo10@nmsu.edu School: New Mexico State University Major: Agriculture and Extension Education Expected Graduation date: Fall 2014 Career Goals: I plan continuing education after graduation and completing NMSU’s masters program and then move on to teaching secondary educa-tion.

Name: Arquimides Reyes Campus Address: 1102 E Oakhaven Circle City/State/Zip Code: College Station, TX 77840 Telephone: 512-356-2439 E-mail: areyes@tamu.edu School: Texas A&M University Major: Animal Science Expected Graduation date: December 2013 Career Goals: My career goals are to work in research and develop-ment with the Meat Science industry so that I can practice what I have learned and add to my experience and knowledge. Then I want to become a professor where I share my knowledge with students and also help them find a career that best fits them.

Name: Diana Roldan Campus Address: 4000 SW 23rd St Apt 6-205 City/State/Zip Code: Gainesville, FL 32608 Telephone: 786-326-3904 E-mail: droldan.23@ufl.edu / cindezelladc27@gmail.com School: University of Florida Major: Animal Sciences– Biology Specialization Expected Graduation date: Fall 2014 Career Goals: Dairy and Food Industry; I am planning to become a Food Animal Veterinarian and future dairy producer. I would like to be involved in the food industry as well as public and animal health related to dairy. I will love to have opportunities as a worker, intern, and researcher in livestock pro-duction and animal welfare. I like diversity in my goals and I feel passion and excitement about it.

Name: Cristina Sanchez Campus Address: 205 Hillcrest City/State/Zip Code: Hico, TX 76457 Telephone: 254-366-7384 E-mail: cristina.sanchez@go.tarleton.edu School: Tarleton State University Major: Animal Science: Pre-Vet Expected Graduation date: May 2015 Career Goals: After graduation I plan on attending veterinary school and specializing in dairy and beef cattle.

Name: Chandler Ruis Campus Address: 2921 Sycamore Springs #165 City/State/Zip Code: Humble, TX 77339 Telephone: 713-647-2324 E-mail: chandleralisabeth@gmail.com School: Texas A&M University Major: Animal Science and Plant Soil Environmental Science Expected Graduation date: May 2015 Career Goals: I’d like to graduate with a baccalaureate in Animal Science, then pursue a masters degree in either Dairy Science or Animal Breeding and then attend veterinary school

Name: Itzel Rios Campus Address: Texas A&M University City/State/Zip Code: College Station, TX 77840 Telephone: 966-605-8055 E-mail: iaminoloia@tamu.edu School: Texas A&M University Major: Animal Science Expected Graduation date: May 2014 Career Goals: I want to attend vet school to become a large animal vet. I would like to own my own practice.

Name: Dean Sieck Campus Address: 1305 Wyoming Dr City/State/Zip Code: Las Cruces, NM 88001 Telephone: 719-337-7231 E-mail: deansieck@gmail.com School: New Mexico State University Major: Animal Science Expected Graduation date: May 2015 Career Goals: Unknown

Name: Sanne Van Loon Campus Address: 10765 North State Rd City/State/Zip Code: Saint Louis, Michigan 48880 Telephone: 989-763-5679 E-mail: sannevanloon4@gmail.com School: Michigan State University Major: Agribusiness Management Expected Graduation date: May 2013 Career Goals: Upon graduation and the completion of this program, I plan to return to the family farm and use this newly gained knowledge and experience in order to become a valuable member in the business.

Name: Bernard Jacob TeVelde Campus Address: 1718 Boardwalk Court City/State/Zip Code: College Station, TX 77840 Telephone: 559-786-6757 E-mail: bernardjtv@tamu.edu School: Texas A&M University Major: Agribusiness Expected Graduation date: May 2015 Career Goals: When I graduate I would like to go and work on the Chicago Board of Trade trading milk futures for a year. When that year is over I would like to go and work for my dad on his dairy for a year. When that year is over I would like to start my own dairy and run that dairy for the rest of my life.

Name: Kelsey Weishuhn Campus Address: 1501 Stallings Dr Apt 79 City/State/Zip Code: College Station, TX 77840 Telephone: 979-966-7850 E-mail: k.weishuhn9@gmail.com School: Texas A&M University Major: Animal Science Minor in Business Expected Graduation date: May 2015 Career Goals: It is my goal to specialize in reproductive sciences for beef or dairy cattle. I would like to manage a herd for a ranch or dairy and follow up on the business’s breeding program. Another industry I am highly interested in is the animal pharmaceutical drug industry. I would like to be a pharmaceu-tical representative for a large company such as Elanco of Pfizer.

Name: Megan Willoughby Campus Address: 1725 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy Apt 2221 City/State/Zip Code: College Station, TX 77840 Telephone: 972-921-7822 E-mail: meganwilloughby@neo.tamu.edu School: Texas A&M University Major: Biomedical Science and Veterinary Medicine Expected Graduation date: May 2014 Career Goals: After graduation, my goal is to attend vet school. I would love to open my own clinic one day, working with both small and large ani-mals.

Name: Mary Willis Campus Address: 808 Rivercrest Blcd City/State/Zip Code: Allen, TX 75002 Telephone: 214-608-8679 E-mail: mary.willis@go.tarleton.edu School: Tarleton State University Major: Animal Productions Expected Graduation date: August 2013 Career Goals: Upon graduation in august, I want to take this knowledge of the past two years with this program to specialize in dairy calf or herd man-agement. I am also looking into becoming a representative for Dairy Farmers of America and trying to improve the public’s view of the dairy industry.

Name: Ariana Wemple Address: 2502 Pullman Albion Rd Spc D3 City/State/Zip Code: Pullman WA, 99163 Telephone: 406-212-2785 E-mail: wemple7268@gmail.com School: Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine Major: DVM Expected Graduation date: May 2015 Career Goals: I am avidly interested in dairy production medicine and con-sulting. As a veterinarian, I will need tools to objectively evaluate each dairy to identify critical control points where management can positively impact cow comfort, nutrition, herd health, reproduction, and genetics in an economically and environmentally sound manner. I plan to take full advantage of the learn-ing opportunities offered through the SGPDC-T program to help me under-stand and meet the needs of dairy clients and keep abreast of the latest ideas that are changing the dairy world. I would like to optimize cow health to mini-mize the use of antimicrobials and help dairymen regain public trust. This summer is an outstanding opportunity to network with my peers, industry leaders, future employers, and future clients to continually improve the dairy industry.

Additional information about the

Southern Great Plains Dairy Consortium—Teaching

is available at:

http://sgpdct.tamu.edu