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2024 AOA Election Results

The 2024 Alpaca Owners Association, Inc. (AOA) election tabulation is complete.

The elected candidates are:

• Jason Gill — Cotton Creek Farms (Michigan)
• Gina Glasscock — Legendary Alpacas of Texas (Texas)
• Kerri Harting — Eagle Eye Farm (Wisconsin)

Please join us in congratulating these newly-elected board members. Their new terms begin in July.

There were a total of 537 valid ballots cast. To view the certified report of the election service, visit the 2024 election page.

Heartfelt appreciation goes out to each candidate who stepped forward to run for a position in this year's election. Committing to three years of service in a national organization is no small decision, and we are grateful for your thoughtful consideration. Your willingness to serve speaks volumes about your passion for the alpaca industry.

A big thank you to outgoing AOA Board Members; Wini Labrecque, Michael Livingston, and Scott Miller. Their commitment to the industry and service to AOA during their tenure has helped shape the alpaca community. We are immensely grateful for their exceptional service.

A special mention is due to the members of the Election Committee, who played an integral role. We extend our sincere gratitude to: Steve Ross (Steden Farm, LLC), Chair; Hillary Devin (Shambalah Alpaca Ranch); Kristen Long (Badger Canyon Farm); Ray McMahan (Raynay Alpaca Farm, LLC); Leslie Rebtoy (Healing Springs Suris); and Scott Shelhart (Shelhart Acre Farms).

The 2024–25 Board of Directors will elect officers and announce them at the Annual Meeting which will be held during the AOA National Education and Fiber Conference in Burlington, Kentucky, on July 13.