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Definitely Wayne and Connie Sliker. They both have done more to help young breeders than most know plus Wayne is on an equal or greater playing field to Pete Heffering.

I like most have my parents to thank for my ability to enter into the business. The person I probably learned the most from was the slightly eccentric Ron Debatin, AKA Killer. He loved good cows and the show ring as much as anybody but his primary objective was always to make an honest profit and that he did. He would be the first to admit that he was lucky but he put together enough money to exit active farming and basically retire at the age of 49. I have not been as lucky as he was but I have been lucky enough to hit enough winners to cover the losers.

Harry Weier and Richard Lomen two great cowmen who knew how to breed the good ones whether it be AI or out of their own bull pens & inspire a youngster like me

H.Ralph Rigg and J.Maurice Tressler.

Lester Fisher Pawnee Farms at Central City , Nebraska Lester went to Canada to buy herd bulls before A I .

In my early twenties and fresh out of college, I was chatting with the judge at our state show. He asked if our family farm had a partnership I said no I am just an employee. He said then get the hell out. Now in my late fifties and still no partnership or succession plan I would like to mentor young dairymen, if there is no plan then get the hell out because there never will be.

My Dad!