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July 28, 2009. For More
Information Contact: Jamie May at
816-383-5100 or printern@angus.org Crouchs Recognized for Lifelong Dedication to
Angus A life span of dedication, support and service
to the Angus breed not only qualifies John and Judy Crouch as friends of the
American Angus Association® but as lifetime members of the
Angus family. The Angus industry
is indebted to John and Judy Crouch, Taos, N.M., for their years of
service. To honor their commitment to the American Angus
Association and the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA), John and Judy were
inducted into the Honorary Angus Foundation at the National Junior Angus Show
(NJAS), July 19-25 in Perry, Ga. Each year the NJAA selects exceptional
supporters of the Angus industry to join the Honorary Angus Foundation. The Angus Foundation strives to open
the doors of opportunity for young Angus enthusiasts, and provide funding for
education, youth, and research.
Inductees are those who have shown incomparable dedication to the
NJAA. “John and Judy are great additions to the
Honorary Angus Foundation. John
spent over 30 years building the Association to what it is today; he
pioneered programs that led Angus to the top of the beef industry,”
comments Brandon Creamer, vice chairman for the NJAA Board. John Crouch recently hung his hat up after
serving as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the American Angus
Association. He oversaw the
world’s largest beef breed registry and was a prominent force behind
the development of its leading performance database. John spent 34 years within the Association,
starting first as regional manager for Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and
North Carolina. He later
progressed to director of performance programs and eventually CEO. John’s service to the Angus industry is
immeasurable, but the couple’s loyalty to youth programs is equally as
impressive. Walt Stinson, a
fellow Tennessee native and communications director for the NJAA Board, says,
“During his time as CEO, John stepped up to take the reigns to lead the
Angus breed to new heights. The
junior program was always a priority of his, as evidence of the growth of the
Angus Foundation, the financial enabler of the NJAA, under his
leadership.” Junior board members explain that John and Judy
have often served as symbols of the leaders they want to represent. The couple’s charisma, warmth,
and diplomacy are just a few of the characteristics these future leaders try
to emulate. “John and Judy are everyone’s
friend. They take the time to say
hi to everyone, no matter their age or who they are. Those small things say a great deal
about the both of them,” Creamer explains. John
Crouch served as a leader for the most powerful breed association in the
United States, but he and Judy never forgot the youth that were the building
blocks of the industry’s future.
Their dedication to the Angus industry will play a lasting effect on
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