BOD & Royalty
2021-2022 AJAA Board Members
Front Row – Kiersten Gatewood (advisor), Mckenzie Serrano, Rhiannon Nickell. Back Row
– Darwin Engelkes (advisor), Caleb Weyh, Jordan Gilles, Hannah Hoffmann, Jacob Spear, Colby Prince, Shane Goss (advisor).
President -Caleb Weyh
Hi everyone. My name is Caleb Weyh and I am serving as your AJAA Junior Board president. I am from Summit South Dakota and I am 17 years old. I am currently a junior in high school. Outside of showing I am involved in football, track, 4-H and FFA. I have shown Aberdeens at junior nationals for 10 years now. I look forward to seeing everyone this summer in McCook Nebraska!
Vice President – Mckenzie Serrano
My name is Kenzie Serrano and I am from the Big Sky state of Montana!! I am excited to be this year’s AAJA Vice President.
In my free time I enjoy teaching youth about agriculture, showing and working with my cattle, listening to music, and spending time with my family. I can’t wait to see everyone throughout the year and in Chillicothe, MO for the 2022 Junior Nationals!
Secretary – Rhiannon Nickell
My name is Rhiannon Nickell, I’m 18 and I live in Maud, Oklahoma. I have been showing Aberdeen cattle for three years now. I am the 2021-22 Aberdeen Queen and I’m serving on the AJAA board as the secretary.
I enjoy reading, drawing, and learning new things. I can’t wait to see everyone at Chillicothe, MO for our 2022 Junior Nationals!
Social Media Director – Jordan Gilles
My name is Jordan Gilles and I am serving as your 2021-2022 AJAA Social Media Director. This will be my fourth year serving on the board and I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the juniors, families, and other board members through this experience.
I am from Cadott, Wisconsin and am currently a freshman at Cornell University, majoring in animal science. My family and I have been involved in the Aberdeen breed for over 10 years and I look forward to seeing everyone in Denver and Chillicothe this coming year!!
Director – Jacob Spear
My name is Jacob Spear and I am from Roswell, New Mexico! This will be my second year serving on the AJAA Board. This year I am definitely looking forward to all of our shows and especially Jr Nationals! I am also very excited to be serving on the 2021-22 Jr board!
One of my favorite things to do is to work with cattle and younger children. Showing also has to be one of my favorite things to do. I love being a part of this national family and am looking forward to many more years participating in this fabulous breed! I can’t wait to see everyone throughout the year and in Chillicothe, MO for the 2022 Junior Nationals!
Director – Colby Prince
My name is Colby Prince and I’m from Roswell, New Mexico. This is my first year on the AJAA board and I look forward to working with everyone else to help make this year’s Jr Nationals one to remember.
I am currently enrolled at the community college in Roswell and have been active in the Aberdeen breed for the past three years, looking to stay active for many years to come. I can’t wait to see everyone in Denver and Chillicothe this year.