Meet Our PA Junior Holstein Officers Rachel Foster
President Greetings from Huntingdon County! I am the 20-year-old daughter of Amy and John A. Foster III of Petersburg. I am currently attending Juniata College majoring in biochemistry on a pre-medicine track with minors in communications and medical humanities and chief of our college’s emergency medical service. Outside of school, I volunteer with my local emergency services as an EMT and a firefighter. My passions for the dairy industry started with my first membership to the Junior Holstein Association in 2000 where I have been a member of the Huntingdon Junior Holstein Club as well as served on the Pennsylvania Junior Holstein Executive Committee. Through the Association I have been able to participate in many activities, contests, and shows. Growing up on my family’s dairy farm has instilled lifelong lessons in responsibility, work ethics and drive. I plan to continue my passions for the industry on my family’s farm and continue the legacy for generations to come breeding quality holstein cattle.
Kristen Houser
Vice President My name is Kristen Houser and I am the 18-year-old daughter of Jim and Teresa Houser of Spring Mills. My dairy farm involvement began at a young age when I was feeding calves on my family dairy farm, and has evolved into assisting in managing the dairy herd in recent years. I am an active member of the Centre County 4-H Dairy Club, Centre Hall 4-H Ag Club, and the Penns Valley FFA, teaching me leadership and giving me the ability to promote the agriculture industry. After recently graduating from Penns Valley High School, I have been employed as a Licensed Independent Health and Life Insurance Agent in the state of Pennsylvania, working to provide health and financial solutions for those around me. My PA Junior Holstein Association involvement began 11 years ago, and during that time I have enjoyed competing in many of the Junior contests and designing ads for the Profiles. While my time on the Junior Executive Committee will soon come to a close, I have enjoyed voicing my opinion in order to make positive changes for the next generation of youth who will get to enjoy this beloved Association.
Allie Champluvier Secretary
Hi, I’m Allie Champluvier. I am the 18-year-old daughter of Jessica and Paul Kaltenbach and Bryan Champluvier. I am a senior at Keystone High School, where I am a captain on the varsity cheer team and a softball team member. After graduation, I plan to attend college and get a degree in agriculture. In my free time, I love spending time with cows. I have shown cattle at the county, state, and national levels! I am currently serving as the Clarion-Venango Dairy Princess! Through Junior Holstein, I am the Scrapbook and Digital Scrapbook Officer.
Jay Bratton
Treasurer Hello, my name is Jay Bratton. I reside in the rolling hills of central Pennsylvania in Perry County. I live on my family’s farm, Bratton View Farms. I help take care of the calves and large heifers and I also milk for a dairy farm up the road. I am involved in showing cattle at the county, state, and national level. I have been very involved in the Holstein Association with public speaking, dairy bowl, and jeopardy. I have a true passion for the dairy cow and the dairy industry!
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