Meet the Open Show Judge for Ring 1

Josh Elder
Dunlap IA

Josh is from Dunlap, Iowa where he resides with his wife Julie and their 3 year old son Crew and 1 year and a half year old daughter Maven. In Dunlap, Josh works for Sullivan Farms where he is the Sale Cattle Manager as well as the Marketing Rep. Josh also assists with Sullivan Farms Show Cattle and their cow/calf operation where they have raised and shown numerous of National Champions of multiple breeds throughout the country.

Josh has had the opportunity to travel the country assisting in Stock Show U clinics for Sullivan Supply, something he takes great pride in, as these clinics help to educate the youth of the show cattleindustry. Educating the youth and sharing Josh’s knowledge of the industry brings great satisfaction after all the opportunities and success that it has given him over the years.

Josh attended Black Hawk Community College in Kewanee, IL and has judged at many cattle shows across the country from State to National Level that include Louisville and Ft Worth.