RELEASE: Immediate
DATE: February 6, 2015
CONTACT: C. WESNER
PHONE: 406.587.4531
cwesner@simmgene.com
WESNER ELECTED TO AMERICAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Bozeman, MT—Barry Wesner of Chalmers, Indiana has been elected by the American
Simmental Association (ASA) membership as a member of the Board of Trustees.
Wesner is the owner of Wesner Livestock Enterprises, maintaining a herd of 50 mature
cows, including registered Simmental, SimAngus and Angus. Heavy use is made of
embryo transfer and artificial insemination, utilizing only superior cow families with
proven production records. Over the past 20 years, he has served multiple terms as
President of the Indiana Simmental Association, served as co-coordinator for the AJSA
Eastern Regional Classic in Indianapolis, and has served as the Simmental breed
representative at the Indiana State Fair for the past eight years. A graduate of Purdue
University with a degree in Agriculture Education, he worked for the Farm Bureau
Cooperative System as a Feed Sales Specialist for 12 years, then became Multi-line
Agent for Farm Bureau Insurance, and currently works as a Territory Sales Manager for
Crop-Pro Insurance. He is the father of three adult daughters: Courtney, Carly and Bailey,
all of whom continue to be involved in livestock-related activities.