Brett Coughlin
President, Eastern Region
The President on the National Board this year is Brett Coughlin. Brett comes from Cobden, Ontario, and has lived on a farm all of his life. He has recently finished school at Kempville College, and is now working at a feed and farm supply company, as well as running his own small purebred operation, Hidden Trail Charolais. Brett has been involved with CCYA for many years, as well as the local 4-H beef club. He is also involved in hockey and baseball leagues. In his spare time, Brett enjoys hunting, fishing, four-wheeling and boating.

Kelsey Brandon
Alberta director
Kelsey is from Carbon, Alberta and became involved in Charolais through her mother’s family.  Kelsey is currently attending Red Deer College and is in her second year of Bachelor of Science in Pre-Veterinarian medicine. Kelsey has been active with CCYA, acting as Treasurer of the National Board, and Secretary of the Alberta Charolais Youth Association. Kelsey was in 4-H for nine years, holding the positions of President and Secretary of her club. She enjoys sports, working on the farm, quading, and school. Kelsey works at a feedlot, riding pens, processing cattle, and driving feed truck.

Natalie Oram
Vice-President, Eastern Region
This year's vice-president, Natalie Oram is originally from Central Butte, Saskatchewan. She has been a director on the CCYA National Board for four years. Natalie grew up on a cow calf and grain farm with her two brothers and sister. She has always been interested in agriculture, and was an active member of her 4-H club for 13 years. Natalie is currently attending the University of Guelph, and is enrolled in the college of Agricultural Sciences. She is excited to serve on the National Board again, and hopes to build enthusiasm about CCYA, as well as develop more programs for the youth. Natalie enjoys farm work, horseback riding, and sports, such as long distance running and rowing. Natalie hopes to achieve a Bachelor of Science in agricultural extension, and raise her own herd of purebred Charolais.

Will Harvie
Alberta director
Will is is from Olds, Alberta, and will be representing Alberta youth’s on the National board. Will has just turned twenty this past august, and has been apart of the Canadian Charolais youth association for the past seven-years. This fall Will is attending SAIT, and taking business, as well, he will be playing junior B hockey. Will’s goal as a representative is to create more interest into the CCYA. As well, he hopes to help create a place in which all juniors will enjoy a learning environment, learn more about their breed and cattle industry, while meeting new friends who also share the same interest.

Suzanne Blake
Saskatcehwan director
Suzanne currently lives in Regina, Saskatchewan where is she is taking Applied Photography at SIAST Wascana Campus. Her intentions are to eventually own her own Photography Studio and Business. Suzanne tries to make it back to the family farm whenever she can. The Blake’s mixed farm is located near McCord, Saskatchewan, called Wood River Charolais. They raise about 160 Purebred and commercial Charolais and Red Angus cattle and they have about four sections of land. Suzanne has been an active youth member for years! She started 4-H in 1993 and has great intentions of being a member until she is too old. In the past, Suzanne has been the President of her high school SRC, President of the local 4-H Beef Club, President of her local 4-H District, Member Advisor on the Saskatchewan 4-H Board of Directors, as well as, SCYA President and the 2007 CCYA Conference and Show Organizing Committee Chair. Suzanne’s hobbies include photography, 4-H, showing cattle, dance and teaching youth. She enjoyed being your host for CCYA 2007 and looks forward to seeing you in Old’s next summer!

Brandon Sparrow
Treasurer, 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.

Fawn Jackson
Secretary, Manitoba
Fawn Jackson is from Inglis Manitoba and has been involved in both the Charolais and Simmental associations since a young age.  She currently attends the University of Alberta, studying a BSc in Agriculture.  Along with being the secretary for the CCYA national board she also sits on the University of Alberta Student Council and is Vice President of the U of A Agriculture Club.  In her spare time Fawn enjoys showing cattle, traveling and playing music.

Marshall McDonald
Manitoba director
Marshall McDonald grew up in Brookdale, Manitoba on the family farm, JMB Charolais. He is currently finishing his last year of a three year Science degree at Brandon University. He hopes to attend Veterinary school and eventually work at a private practice in rural Manitoba. As the youngest child in a family of 3 children he was introduced to showing cattle at a very young age. He was involved in 4-H beef clubs for 10 years and held numerous positions.