Michael Hunter
President, Manitoba
Michael grew up in Roblin Manitoba where his family owns and runs Hunter Charolais. He graduated from Lakeland College in the spring of 2011 with a diploma in Animal Science. He is currently attending University of Saskatchewan pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. He is an active member of the Charolais community attending sales, shows and events throughout the year. In his off time he enjoys fishing, hunting, playing volleyball and hanging out with his friends.

Luke Marshall
Vice-President, Alberta
Luke lives on the family farm, Future Farms, at Innisfail, Ab. This is his second year on the national board.  He is currently in grade 12 attending Innisfail Jr Sr High School and is hoping to go to university next year. Luke is in his 9th year of 4-H in the Bow-Inn Beef Club.  He enjoys being active and especially enjoys football. 

Sarah Weinbender
Secretary, Saskatchewan
Sarah lives on the family farm, Sliding Hills Charolais, at Canora,Sk. She is enrolled at the University of Saskatchewan in her first year in the College of Agriculture and Bioresource working toward a degree in Animal Science. Sarah has been involved with her local 4-H Club for since the age of 5 . This is Sarah’s first year on National Board, and is the Secretary of the National Board. Sarah loves playing and coaching basketball and showing cattle.

Kirstin Sparrow
Treasurer, Saskatchewan
Kirstin lives on the family farm at Vanscoy SK.She is currently attending SIAST in Saskatoon where she is taking Nursing. This is Kirstin’s third year on the National Board. She is actively involved in 4-H, school, and sports.

Brandon Sparrow
Ex-Officio, Saskatchewan
Brandon Sparrow lives on the family farm, A. Sparrow Farms Ltd., at Vanscoy , SK. He currently attends the University of Saskatchewan in his first year of the Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Degree. Brandon is a new member on the board, representing Saskatchewan , and is currently the treasurer of the National Board. Brandon has been actively involved in 4-H for 9 years in the Saskatoon 4-H Beef Club, and is currently President of the club. Brandon also enjoys showing cattle, playing sports and long walks on the beach.

Autumn Jackson
Manitoba
Autumn grew up in Inglis, Manitoba where her family owns and operates High Bluff Stock Farm - a mixed purebred Charolais and Simmental and seed farm operation. After high school Autumn attended Lakeland College where she graduated with honours with a diploma in Agribusiness. Autumn is currently attending Red Deer College where she will receive her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Autumn is actively involved in the Manitoba Junior Charolais Association and enjoys showing cattle, riding horses, playing basketball, and Ukrainian dancing.

Travis Jozwiak
Alberta

Candace Alexander
Ontario
Candace Alexander is very proud to be representing Ontario on the national CCYA board this year. She is the daughter of Keith Alexander from Pine-Lane farms. They have a cow calf Charolais farm outside of Cargill Ontario and encourage you to stop by if you’re ever in the area! Candace is going to Brock University in the fall for Nursing and can’t wait to get started on the National Board.

Michael Hogg
Ontario