APPROVED JUDGES

Training Judges

These judges not only judge shows but they are also part of the ITLA’s Judges Clinic as instructors.

Judge June Cohron, DVM - Virginia

Judged 4 shows since 2016. Attended 8 ITLA membership and/or events this year. Active Member of ITLA. Contact Information: Call 540-290-2884 Email: drjune@comcast.net

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Judge Keith Berkeley - West Virginia

Active Member of ITLA Contact Information: Call 304-725-4202 Email: kblb@frontiernet.net

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Judge Joel Dickinson - Ohio

Judged 10+ shows in 2016-2018. Judged 20+ shows in the last 5 years. Attended 4 ITLA events and/or meetings Lifetime Member of ITLA Contact Information: Call 740-359-0663 Email: joel_d@texaslonghorn.com

Lana Hightower

Judge Lana Hightower - Texas

Judged 5 shows between 2016-2018. Judged 17 shows in the last 5 years. Lifetime Member of ITLA Contact Information: Call 903-681-1093 Email: glcattleco@aol.com

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Judge John Oliver - Texas

Judged 3 shows between 2016- 2018. Attended 5 shows as an exhibitor. Attended 1 ITLA events and/or meetings Active member of ITLA. Contact Information: Call 972-268-0083 Email: joliver210@yahoo.com

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Judge Larry Smith II - New Mexico

Judged in over 12 different states, Judged HOTTLA, CTTLA, MTLA, National Western Stock Show, San Angelo Stock Show, Montgomery Co. Ag Fair, Rockdale, the ITLA Championship Show, and several others in the past 5 years. Has attended numerous membership meetings and ITLA events. Active ITLA member for over 25 years. Contact Information: Call 254-396-9185 Email: larrypsmith2@yahoo.com

Mike Tomey

Judge Mike Tomey - Indiana

Judged 14 shows since 2016, Attended 2 ITLA membership and/or meetings this year, Lifetime Member of ITLA. Contact Information: Call 812-583-4622 Email: tomeyfarms@yahoo.com

Lizz Huntzberry

Judge Lizz Huntzberry - Maryland

Judged 5+ shows between 2016-2018, Judged 10+ shows in the last 5 years, Including ITLA Championship Shows, Attended 6 ITLA events and/or meetings. Lifetime Member of ITLA. Contact Information: Call 240-291-1958 Email: lizzhuntzberry@yahoo.com

Danelle Mershon

Judge Danielle Mershon - Texas

Judged 4 shows between 2016-2018, Is an active member of ITLA, Attended 2 ITLA events and/ or meetings. Lifetime Member of ITLA. Contact Information: Call 254-630-0053 Email: danielle@whistlingtxlonghorns.com

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Judge Bill Henderson - Texas

He has judges numerous shows over the years, including several major shows in the industry. Long time longhorn breeder. Lifetime Member of ITLA. Contact Information: Call 281-376-3110 Email: wgh1@swbell.net

ITLA Approved Judges

These Individuals have met all the requires for certification as an ITLA Approved Judge.

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Judge Shadow Seaman - Idaho

Attended 7 Judging Clinics, Judged 16 ITLA shows in 7 states, Judged Championship Show in Glen Rose, TX, Attended 17 ITLA Championship Shows and Numerous other ITLA events. Lifetime Member of ITLA, Active ITLA member since 2001 ITLA Regional & Championship Show Announcer. Contact Information: Call 208-420-2484 Email: VictoryRanchLonghorns@gmail.com

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Judge John Moxley - Maryland

John Moxley lives in New Market, Maryland with his wife Suzanne, where they own and operate a plumbing business and farm 130 acres. They have 5 children and 6 grandchildren. They started Cross Wrench Ranch and raising Texas longhorns in 2000. Since then, they have bred and raised an ITLA Championship show Grand Champion steer, female and bull. John is Vice President of NETLA and Director at large and Treasurer of the ITLA. Currently they are raising about 50 head of longhorns and sell beef, show stock and breeding stock. John was also a judge at the ITLA Champ show futurity. Contact information: email crosswrenchranch@msn.com Call: 240-446-9950

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Judge Keith Scott - Ohio

Lifetime ITLA Member, Lifetime ORVTLA, NETLA, & Midwest Affiliates. Attended 6+ ITLA Events & Meetings in 2019. Attended 5+ Judging Clinics Attended 20+ shows since 2004. Contact Information: Call 330-206-0706 Email: kscott6738@yahoo.com

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Judge Rebecca Scott- Ohio

Judged 2 ITLA Shows 2016 – 2018, Attended 10 Shows, Attended 2 ITLA Member Events in 2019 Contact Information: Call 740-294-8187 Email: beccaann79@gmail.com

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Judge Doug Burris - Ohio

Attended 2 Judging Clinics, 5 Years Judging Experience Contact Information: Call 740-680-5973 Email: dougburris45@gmail.com

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Judge Daryl R Allemand- Saskatchewan

Judged 2 shows between 2016-2018, Judged 4 shows in the last 5 years, Attended 1 ITLA event or membership meeting. Contact Information: Call 306-296-4712

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Judge Russell Hooks - Texas

Russell Hooks has been involved with the Texas Longhorn breed since 1980. He started out showing in Longhorn Youth shows. He has worked in the Longhorn industry as a custom fitter/showman, herd manager and herd consultant for several top ranches. He currently works as herd consultant for several ranches and handles their marketing programs. He started as a Longhorn judges in 1990 and has judged numerous Longhorns shows including a number of major shows in the breed. He and his wife, Felicia recently moved back to the family place in deep southeast Texas in the small home town of Kirbyville, which he grow up. Contact Information: Call 409-381-0616 Email: russellh@longhornroundup.com

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Judge Connie Ollive - Texas

Connie, and her husband have been active with the breeding of quality Texas Longhorns in Lufkin, Texas for many years and enjoy attending Longhorn activities around the country participating in shows and futurities. Connie sits on the ITLA Board of Directors, is an ITLA Approved Judge, and enjoys working and donating her time at shows. Contact Information: Call 903-780-0665 Email: connie_ollive@aol.com

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Judge Mark Oliver - Texas

Mark has been active in the Longhorn breed since 2004. Exhibited Longhorns worldwide. Currently serving several positions in the industry. Contact Information: Call 972-921-5921 Email: oliverlonghorns5@yahoo.com

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Judge Raelynn Stephens - Texas

Judged 1 show between 2016-2018, Judged handful of shows in the last 5 years. Attended 4 ITLA membership events. Active Member of ITLA Contact Information: Call 254-977-2842 Email: stephnsraelynn972@gmail.com

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Judge Dr. Julie Pack - Texas

A practicing large animal veterinarian focusing on reproduction in cattle began judging professionally in 2001, judging Longhorn and Miniature Zebu Cattle in dozen’s of states. Contact Information: Call 254-592-9140

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Judge Joe Dowling - Texas

Has judged 3 shows in 2021-2022. Active Member of ITLA Contact Information: Call 979-271-0277 Email: Dowlingjoe@yahoo.com

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Judge Dr. Justin Sabio - Texas

Has judged 3 shows in 2021-2022. Active Member of ITLA Contact Information: Call 979-271-0277 Email: drjustinsabio@gmail.com

Judge Larry Cohron - Virginia

Active Member of ITLA. Contact Information: Call: 540-290-1301 Email: larrycohron@gmail.com

ITLA Judges Emeritus

Retired Approved Judges

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Emeritus Judge Darol Dickinson - Ohio

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Emeritus Judge Stan Searle - Colorado

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Emeritus Judge Jim Pruett - Oklahoma

Emeritus Judge Ross Rost - Texas

Emeritus Judge Stan Jernigan - Texas

ITLA Judges In Mermoriam

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Bart May from Bluff Dale, TX

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Bill Burton from Cleveland, TX

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Gary Bruch from Strong City, KS