RELEASE: Immediate
DATE: February 6, 2015
CONTACT: C. WESNER
PHONE: 406.587.4531
cwesner@simmgene.com
FORMAN ELECTED TO AMERICAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Bozeman, MT—Michael Forman of Ellensburg, Washington has been elected by the
American Simmental Association (ASA) membership as a member of the Board of
Trustees.
Mike Forman, his wife, Paulette, and his son, Robb, own and operate Trinity Farms near
Ellensburg in central Washington. Their cowherd consists of 500 cows including a
majority of which are SimAngusTM, along with Simmental and Angus. Since 1986, A.I.
and embryo transfer have been used extensively, utilizing top sires from both Simmental
and Angus breeds. Forman is a past president of the Washington Simmental Association
and previously served as president of the Washington Angus Association. An average of
135 bulls, plus some females are sold through their own production sale, held annually on
the first Saturday in March. At one time, the Formans owned three agricultural tractor
dealerships, selling Kubota, Hesston and other farm equipment. After divesting the
dealerships, they formed a construction company, specializing in public works projects.
That business was sold two years ago when Mike retired, allowing him to spend more
time on the cattle ranch. Mike and Paulette also have one other son, Randy.