A total of 31 bid callers will battle it out in the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) in Dunlap, IA, this June.
Held in conjunction with Livestock Marketing Association’s (LMA) annual convention, the event will bring together the top 10 individuals from each of the three qualifying events, along with the reigning international livestock auctioneer champion.
The semifinalists are:
• A.J. Austin, Newport, AR.
• Andy Baumeister, Goldthwaite, TX.
• Tyler Bell, Anderson, TX.
• Neil Bouray, Webber, KS.
• Leon Caselman, Long Lane, MO.
• Colvin Connell, Willard, NM.
• Ryan Dean, Roland, OK.
• Dean Edge, Rimbey, Alberta, Canada.
• Steve Goedert, Templeton, CA.
• William Gregory, Auburn, KY.
• Michael Imbrogno, Turlock, CA.
• Brennin Jack, Virden, Manitoba, Canada.
• Marcus Kent, Dunnellon, FL.
• Takoda Kiser, Leon, WV.
• Ryan Konynenbelt, Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada.
• Justin Mebane, Bakersfield, CA.
• Trey Narramore, Portales, NM.
• Garrett Nunn, Laramie, WY.
• Ross Parks, New Concord, OH.
• Jack Riggs, Glenns Ferry, ID.
• Troy Robinett, Decatur, TX.
• Seth Schnieder, Hershey, NE.
• Ethan Schuette, Washington, KS.
• Jeff Showalter, Broadway, VA.
• Barrett Simon, Rosalia, KS.
• Preston Smith, Imperial, NE.
• Andrew Sylvester, Westmoreland, KS.
• Jace Thompson, Billings, MT.
• Marshal Tingle, Nicholasville, KY.
• Scott Twardowski, Swanville, MN.
• Zack Zumstein, Marsing, ID.
The WLAC is in its 62nd year. To learn more, visit lmaweb.com. — LMA
