Want to join the State Association?  

​Joining the Washington State Holstein Association is easy and a great way to get involved with fellow Holstein enthusiasts in the state of Washington! 

Membership Dues for Adults are $30 per year plus an additional small fee for your registered cattle.  
Junior Memberships are $5.00
​Contact our Secretary for more details! 

Rich Hartzell, President 425-327-7283

Eric Nelson, Vice-President 206-250-3231
Laurel Bareman-Bosman, 

Secretary/Treasurer  360-318-4451 

Board of Directors:

Billy Adams  920-392-9452

Jackie Rupard  509-289-0313
Ron Boon  360-988-6654
Carol Young  360-880-7065
Stephanie Littrel  509-951-4207
Brock Ricci  425-345-6975
Eric Nelson   206-250-3231
Sherman Polinder 306-815-5078

Regional Holstein USA Representative:
Andrew King   360-981-3801

Junior Member Advisors:
Jodi McKay        425-343-3552  
wajrholstein@yahoo.com
Jackie Ruppard  509-289-0313

Washington State Holstein Association

board members

Mission Statement

The purposes for which this corporation is formed are as follows: to promote the association and co-operation of breeders of Holstein-Friesian cattle in the state of Washington; to advertise the good qualities and exceptional merits of the breed; to initiate, advertise, manage and conduct auction sales of dairy cattle and of real and personal property of all kinds in Washington and elsewhere; to urge just and rational legislation affecting the breeding of cattle and the business interests of breeders; and otherwise to advance the interest of the breeders of such cattle.