Meet the Open Show Judge for Ring 2

Chad Holtkamp is owner/operator of Holtkamp Cattle Co, West Point, IA. Chad and wife Kim began Holtkamp Cattle Co. as a first-generation operation in 1988. With a start of four cows, Holtkamp Cattle Co now consists of a full-time cattle operation. Champions have originated from HCC at the National and State levels. Cattle are marketed through multiple sales throughout the year. Emphasis on purebred cattle as well as club calf production. Chad has judged numerous livestock shows throughout including events such as the North American , American Royal, Fort Worth Stock Show , National Western, Cattleman’s Congress and the Owned Heifers at the National Jr Angus show. Chad earned his Animal Science degree from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK and his Associates degree from Blackhawk East College, Kewanee, IL. Recently Chad was inducted into Blackhawk Easts Livestock Judging Hall of Fame. He was a member of the national champion livestock judging teams for both Black Hawk East and Oklahoma State University. Chad and his wife Kim have two sons, Skyler and Dacota.