Meet the Directors

Steven Manns - President

Steven lives in Austin, MB on his family ran farming operation, Manns Herefords. They have about 250-275 cows that are calved out annually. They also put up around 600 acres of grain land mainly for feed. Steven was born into the Hereford industry with his family always raising Hereford cattle. Steven has been on the board for 10 to 12 years now and he is most looking forward to hosting Bonanza in Brandon this summer.

Jay Rimke - Vice President

Jay farms alongside his family in Oak Lake, MB under the name AM Ranching. The farm calves out around 450 pairs between AM Ranching, Batho Farms Ltd. and Jay, Samantha and Levi. Jay has grown up in the Hereford industry and was very active through his junior career. Jay is a young guns member and is currently in his third year of being on the board. Jay is looking forward to hosting Bonanza 2020 and giving young junior members a great experience similar to what he had while attending Bonanza.

Holly Hyndman - Treasure

Holly lives in the Hamiota, MB area with Kevin, Orianna and Teegan. They work alongside Holly’s parents, Allan and Bonnie Woodhouse and raise purebred and commercial Herefords. The majority of the females are bred Hereford, with some being bred Shorthorn. Holly and Kevin own and operate Rock’n “h” Herefords and Rock’n “h” Livestock Supplies. Holly was born and raised in the Hereford industry and has been a member for over 20 years and on the MHA board for over 10 years. She is most excited to help the juniors host a memorable Bonanza.

Bobbi Rankin - Secretary

Bobbi lives in Wawanesa with her husband Blair where they run 70 purebred and 45 commercial Hereford females. They use both polled and horned bulls on the purebred side of the operation and black angus on the commercial cows. The Rankin family runs under the name Chokecherry Lane Herefords and are Verified Beef Plus certified. Bobbi first got involved in the Hereford industry by helping out at Baslyn Polled Herefords after school and some weekends. She bought her first Hereford in 1978 and has been a member ever since. Bobbi was also the Manitoba Hereford Queen in 1978. This is Bobbi’s fourth year on the board and she is looking forward to promoting the breed and her fellow breeders, educating the public on the sustainability of the breed and the beef industry as a whole.

Tyler Scheirlinck

Tyler lives southwest of Boissevain near Turtle Mountain Provincial Park. Along with his wife, Tara, and daughter, Taryn, they run a small herd of registered Herefords which is slowly expanding. They are a self-sufficient farm raising their own pigs, chickens and garden. Tyler is a commercial beekeeper running around 300 colonies and runs a small registered trapline in the neighboring provincial park. Tyler was introduced to the Hereford industry by Wally Mitchell and has been a member for 4 years now, with this being his second year on the board. Tyler is looking forward to hosting a successful Bonanza in Brandon this summer.

Keith lives in Portage La Prairie, MB with his wife, Cheryl, where they own and operate KTCT Polled Herefords. Keith recently retired from his off-farm job, and now spends his time focusing on the ranch and spending time with his grandchildren. Keith grew up in the Hereford industry, carrying on the tradition from his father, Orville Troop. Keith has been on the MHA board in the past, but recently stepped up into the role again this year. Keith is looking forward to hosting the MHA Field Day this August at his home ranch as well as helping put on a successful Bonanza.

Katlyn Richaud

Katlyn, her husband, Troy, and daughter, Kira, live near Portage La Prairie, MB. They operate a small grain and purebred Polled Hereford operation while both maintaining full-time, off farm jobs. In the near future, they plan to take over Katlyn’s parent’s grain operation near Oakville, MB. Katlyn is a Sales Agronomist for Shur-Gro Farm Services in Portage. Through 4-H, she showed Hereford influenced steers but did not become fully introduced to the Hereford industry until 2011 when she met Troy. 2020 will mark her 8th year in the Hereford breed and her first year on the MHA board. Katlyn is looking forward to getting more involved in the MHA’s events and helping run a successful Bonanza.

Kenny Gulka is a first-year director for the MHA. He operates a third-generation mixed grain and purebred Hereford farm under Twin View Polled Herefords six miles west of Strathclair, MB. Kenny got involved with the Herefords through his wife Janelle (McDonald) and her parents. They have both been members for 10 years. A “Bonanza” year in Manitoba will surely bring a deeper insight into the long history of the breed and offer an opportunity to get familiar with the many established and upcoming breeders throughout Canada.

Albert Rimke - CHA Director

Albert, along with his wife, Michelle, and three children, Jay, Samantha and Levi, run AM Ranching just south of Oak Lake, MB. Annually, they calve out around 450 purebred Herefords, Angus and commercial cows alongside Michelle’s father, Ron Batho. Albert grew up in the Hereford industry farming out of Rorketon, MB with his parents, Hubert and Gisela, under the name JAD Polled Herefords. Albert met Michelle through the CJHA and they began their herd together in 1990. Albert has been on the board forever, too many years to count, and is currently the President of the CHA. Albert is most looking forward to hosting Bonanza this year.