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HALL OF FAME
2023 ROY OUTLAW -
OUTLAW ANGUS
Outlaw Hall of Fame
2022 Joe Hampton -
Back Creek Angus
Hampton Hall of Fame
2020 | RAY & SUZANNE BREWER - BREWER FARMS
“Ray and Suzanne love the NC Angus Association and always have the
association's best interest at heart.”
These words from NCAA Past President Roy Swisher epitomizes the reasons the Brewers were selected as the
2020 inductees into the NC Angus Association Hall of Fame. Over the years you could find them working hard
at meeting, field days, tours and sales making sure the event were successful. Their involvement and
support continue to this day.
Ray and Suzanne grew up in farming families, Ray on a tobacco farm and Suzanne on a dairy farm. They
raised flue-cured tobacco, small grains, soybeans, hay, and hogs in the early years. In the late eighties,
they purchased their first cattle, commercial females.
Suzanne said, “My Dad always said to keep a good bull. So we started with a registered Angus bull.”
As new cattlemen, they did not have an understanding of EPDs, which led to calving difficulties in their
herd during the early years; but they soon took advantage of knowledgeable Angus breeders in North
Carolina to help them learn. They were referred to Phil Goodson of Springfield Angus for help and in
December 1994 they went to their first registered Angus cattle sale and purchased a new bull. By this time
they were well versed in understanding EPDs and the new bull put them on the right path to success.
Over the years, Ray found a passion for understanding EPDs and pedigrees and could talk “numbers” all day
long! To further improve their herd Suzanne attended A.I. school and became responsible for artificial
breeding. As we all know farming has its challenges and the drought of 2002 left their farm with no hay,
no grass in the pastures and no water in the streams. This event caused them to market their commercial
herd and concentrated all their efforts on the registered Angus.
How did their involvement with the North Carolina Angus Association begin?
In 1995 they attended their first NCAA Spring Tour and were excited about the wonderful, helpful people
they met. Suzanne says one of the best aspects of the NCAA are the great people involved and the wonderful
friends they made over the years. From 1995 to 2014 they did not miss an NCAA Spring tour. They served as
tour hosts in 1997 and 2004. After retiring from raising tobacco in 1999 they began to focus more of their
efforts into building their Angus herd and participating in NCAA events such as the Annual Meeting, field
days, tours and sales.
In 2007, Suzanne was selected to be the NCAA Executive Secretary and she served from 2007–2014. She was a
tremendous asset to the NCAA, always willing to help its members. Ray was always in the background helping
to make sure Suzanne had what she needed. They were a dynamic duo who served the NCAA very faithfully. Ray
especially enjoyed supporting the NC Junior Angus members at shows and events, volunteering to grill
burgers and always being willing to pay top dollar for a cake or pie in one of their auctions.
Suzanne says, “Ray bought almost as many desserts as Marcus Harward and Bruce Shankle.”
Ray and Suzanne are quick to acknowledge their daughters in the success of the farm as well. They are
forever grateful to “the girls”, Robin, Wendy, Jessica and Alicia for all the help they’ve been on the
farm since 1976. “Few boys in the community could work or play any harder than our girls,” says Suzanne.
For example, each girl had a tobacco patch the year before their sixteenth birthday. The money they earned
from their tobacco could be used to buy their first car so they always worked to make the crop a success.
Opportunities like this gave them a very good work ethic.
Their daughter Robin stated, “They made us who we are, what we stand for, what we believe in, and taught
us that family is the core of all things.” Today there are even more young people being positively
influenced by Ray and Suzanne, including their three grandsons: Zach, Matthew and Mark and granddaughter
Bekah.
After the loss of their daughter Jessica to cancer in 2013, Suzanne decided it was time to retire as
Executive Secretary of the NCAA so that she could return to helping Ray farm. She continues to be active
as the NCAA History committee chairman, along with working at the Davidson County Fair each year and with
Davidson ALS. She clerks many cattle sales with her team of “girls” as she calls them.
In March of 2019, Ray and Suzanne officially retired from farming. It was a truly difficult decision for a
couple who dedicated so much of their life and love to agriculture but the time was right.
The Brewer’s want to say thank you to everyone for the nomination and it is truly an honor to be inducted
into the North Carolina Angus Association Hall of Fame. Thank you, Ray and Suzanne, for your countless
hours in support of the NCAA.
2018 | Howard Gentry - Gentry Homeplace Angus
There is not a more deserving member to be included among the
dedicated and selfless individuals who helped shape the North Carolina Angus Association. Howard Gentry
has spent his entire life being involved with Angus cattle and the North Carolina Angus Association.
Howard grew up in King, NC where he and his wife Donna still reside today. Howard’s passion for the
Angus business began with his father William H. Gentry and his Uncle Ira Gentry. These men were the
founders of Gentry Brother’s Angus one of the preeminent Angus herds in the state during the
1960’s and 70’s. In the 1980’s, Howard began his own seed stock herd at Gentry Homplace
Angus. He has produced quality, highly sought after, Angus cattle ever since.
Howard has also dedicated much of his time and expertise to the North Carolina Angus Association. He has
held several offices and been an instrumental member or chairman of almost every committee, including the
Spring Fever Sale, Endowment, Hall of Fame and Marketing committees just to name a few. Howard’s
mild manner has made him the perfect leader not just for the Angus Association but also for the North
Carolina Cattlemen’s Association and the North Carolina Cattlemen’s Foundation.
Howard has many fond memories of activities with the North Carolina Angus Association. Former NCCA
Secretary, Bette Laursen, had an opportunity to reminisce with Howard about some of those past Angus
experiences. Howard told Bette, he remembers the early 1960’s when the far western part of the
state, the Asheville/Brevard area, was the home for most all Angus activity. At about age 8 or 9, he
recalls going to sales in Asheville and how far away they seemed from his home in King. He remembers that
the first Angus sale he went to was run more like a stockyard sales although most of the member and
association sales in those days were “dressed up” sales. Meaning halter-broken, clipped and
clean cattle, and coats and ties for producers and buyers. Howard has been helping other Angus breeders
for many years. For example in 1989, Howard led an educational session at the summer field day where he
taught about clipping, nutrition, washing, and the health aspects of preparing cattle for a sale. Bette
recalls, on that Saturday Gentry ended his talk with these words: “Marketing is important. You have
done a lot of work and have gone to a lot of expense. You have gotten up hay in the heat. You have fed
cattle on the coldest day of winter. You have spent time reading and studying Angus genetics. You have
invested in cattle, facilities, and equipment. Don’t cut yourself short on sale day. Do a good job
marketing.” That statement exemplifies the hard work and dedication Howard Gentry knows is required
to be a successful cattlemen and his willingness to take those extra steps to reach his goals.
Some members of the North Carolina Angus Association also shared their thoughts of having the privilege to
work with Howard over the years:
Joe Hampton
Howard Gentry has been a part of the North Carolina Angus family from his birth. Howard and his cattle
have excelled at all parts of the Angus seed stock world. He has exhibited Champion Angus females,
produced test station winning bulls, consigned highly sought after females at our state sales and
participated in a successful annual bull sale with other producers.
In addition to producing quality cattle, Howard has supported the Association. He has served in every
capacity from President to committee member working behind the scene to advance an Association objective.
He always has a smile and a thoughtful comment.
Robin and I met Howard and Ira on an American Angus Association tour in Georgia in the early 80’s.
We traveled between Angus farms on a bus for two days. We were riding the same bus, and because we were
all from North Carolina we sat together and visited between stops. I do not remember the Angus operations
we visited, but I do remember thinking how lucky Robin and I were to get to spend time with Howard and
Ira. Howard is a Southern Gentleman and I am proud to call him a friend.
Bruce Shankle
After some of intense thought, this is the most applicable statement I can make about Howard. Howard
Gentry is the Angus breeder that I would be proud for my grandchildren to use as a role model. Howard
breeds cows with a consistent purpose, to develop functional and marketable replacement stock that will
produce profitable calves for his customers. He spends more time and resources in sire selection than
most breeders spend managing their herds. Howard is a strong supporter of all the NC Angus Association
activities. Several years ago the Monroe Area Bull Sale was in dire need of a few more Angus bulls.
Howard stepped up to the plate and has been a most valuable asset to this bull sale ever since. Last year
after the hurricane, the Anson County youth heifer show arena was flooded and the Extension Service
decided to cancel the show and pull all the financial support. The Anson County Cattlemen’s
Association put together an emergency show so that these valuable young cattlemen could have their heifer
show. Without any request, Howard Gentry sent a check to assist with the class premiums. This is just
one of the many reasons Howard Gentry is and has been one of our most valuable NC Angus breeders.
Bill & Jane Ebert
Bill Ebert recalls the many late night calls and communication with Howard during the reorganization of
the NC Junior Angus Association in the late 1980. His support and advisement helped the juniors evolve
into a stronger state association where the juniors and their families became involved in the total
operation of their organization. Thus, leadership was developed within both the junior membership,
parents and Angus membership. When you view the juniors today and their accomplishments, Howard Gentry was
one of the people in the background that made things happen.
Bryan Blinson
On behalf of the North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association, I would like to congratulate Howard on his
well-deserved induction into the North Carolina Angus Hall of Fame. Howard has been a dedicated leader of
the beef industry in the state for many years. He effectively led the Cattlemen’s Association on
the Executive Board and certainly during his term as President in 1997. Howard continues to serve, as he
now heads up the NC Cattlemen’s Foundation as their Chairman. Howard’s dedication to the
future if the industry is exemplified in his efforts to help usher in the Foundation’s scholarship
program. These scholarships are helping numerous students further their education to insure that we have
supporters, educators and leaders to follow in the footsteps of visionary and dedicated leaders such as
Howard.
2017 | Bruce Shankle - EBS Farms
Bruce Shankle was born and raised on a general livestock farm in Anson
County, North Carolina where he raised commercial cattle. His involvement with cattle and livestock as a
young man brought him to North Carolina State University where he graduated with a degree in Animal
Science.
After college he worked for a commercial cattle herd in the central
piedmont of North Carolina and also for the North Carolina Boar test station. He began working with North
Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in the livestock marketing division in 1977.
During his time with NCDA, Bruce was a mainstay at the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh, NC serving as
superintendent of numerous shows including swine, goats and cattle. In 2005, he became the Livestock
Marketing Division Director for NCDA. In this capacity he raised over $600,000 for the Sale of Champions
junior livestock shows at the State Fair and touched the lives of many cattle producers and their families
across the state.
During the late 1970’s Bruce began purchasing and breeding registered
Angus. The foundation of his herd was purchased exclusively from North Carolina breeders. From the base
purchases, Bruce has breed and developed his herd over the years from those initial cows purchased and has
grown the herd to over 150 brood cows.
Bruce became a member of the North Carolina Angus Association in 1981.
He has selflessly served on the Board of Directors of the Association on several occasions and is
currently completing his third year as a director. Over the years, he has chaired or been an active
members on several committees. In 1989, he was the chairman of both the Spring Fever Sale and the
Associations’ Fall Sale. Several years ago the NCAA held an annual sale at the Western NC Ag Center in
Fletcher, NC and Bruce was the sale coordinator for this event for many years. He has been and continues
to be a very strong supporter of the NC Junior Angus Association both financially and providing guidance
for the youth. Today he finds himself even more involved with his grandchildren participating in many
shows and events.
Marketing livestock is what Bruce did for over 35 years with the
department of agriculture. Since his retirement in 2012, he has continued his work in this area
establishing the Stanly Select Sale
in January and the yearly Iredell Select Sale in March. He also works with monthly Mid-Atlantic Cattle
sales video auctions and feeder calf sales.
The Stanly Select Sale is known by most people as “Mr. Bruce’s Sale”.
At this event he markets his bulls and females as well as other breeder’s cattle in that region of North
Carolina. During the past several years, his bulls have established a reputation of being of high quality
and the events are premier bull sales in our state and region.
Bruce is known for his patience, dedication, great attitude and a
strong work ethic. The North Carolina Angus Association and its members are grateful that he has shared
and continues to share his time and talents with us. A well-deserved member of the NC Angus Hall of Fame
we thank you for being a part of our organization.
2016 | WILLIAM AND JANE EBERT-
EBERLEE FARM
Congratulations to Bill and Jane Ebert for being inducted into the NC
Angus Hall of Fame. The Ebert’s venture into raising cattle began after their marriage in 1969. Later they
purchased their daughter, Betsie, her first Angus show heifer in 1987 and never looked back. The cattle
business has served as a bonding activity for their family and one that Bill and Jane have continued to
enjoy even after Betsie’s show days.
A little history on the Ebert family. Jane was raised on a tobacco and
row crop farm in eastern North Carolina. She attended East Carolina University and received her masters
from North Carolina State University. The she went on to have a fruitful career with the NC Cooperative
Extension Service as a Family and Consumer Science Agent. Bill was born in Winston-Salem and growing up
his passion was showing Quarter Horses and doing a little rodeo riding. He spent his adult years working
for and retiring from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company.
To know the Ebert’s one quickly realizes Bill is the caretaker of the
cattle and farming operation. So Bill and Betsie were most often found in the barn. But not to be outdone,
Jane was always an avid supporter of the family cattle business. However she used her skills and shared
her love with everyone at the cattle shows by having homemade treats and always being in the know for the
best places to eat and shop in the area.
Jane found her niche in the NC and American Angus Auxiliary. She
served as president and in various other offices for NC and in 2000 served as the American Angus Auxiliary
President. For her many years of dedicated service, Jane received the American Angus Distinguished Woman
Award in 2007. She continues to serve on the NC Auxiliary board and works on several committees of the
American Angus Auxiliary. Bill has also spent many years serving the NC Angus Association as a board
member, committee member and as a NC Junior Angus advisor. Both Bill and Jane are huge supporters of the
Atlantic National Angus Show and Merit Award Scholarship.
In 2002, Bill and Jane relocated to Sparta, NC and expanded their
cattle herd which they continue to improve with strict genetic selection to this day. Bill has developed a
nice market for his Angus bulls which continue to improve the commercial cattle herds in the area.
But in 2010 they started a new chapter in their life as grandparents!
Their granddaughter, Ella Jane Michael might live three hours away but they don’t let that keep them away.
Ella Jane seems to have the same love for Angus cattle as the rest of the family, so get ready to see the
Ebert’s back on the show road soon.
The Angus business has blessed the Ebert’s with wonderful friends,
great memories, a family business and a passion that will be carried on for many generations to
come.
During the presentation of the Hall of Fame Award many of Bill and
Jane’s long time Angus friends offered these comments on what the Ebert’s have meant to them and the Angus
business:
Joe Hampton stated:
One of my earliest recollections of Bill and Jane Ebert and their
Eberlee Farms is the year they hosted the NC Angus field day in Welcome. Robin and I served on their
planning committee and what we learned was the Ebert’s were synonymous with planning. Every detail of the
execution for the field day was considered, vetted and resolved by them and their committee.
Jane’s attention to detail and Bill’s calm demeanor were consistent in
every Angus activity. I was not surprised when Jane was asked to serve in a national leadership role with
the American Angus Auxiliary. I was in St. Joseph and witnessed the impact Jane had on the Auxiliary.
Jane’s vision and Bill’s ability to bring the vision to fruition was appreciated by folks from across the
country. The Ebert’s have cheerleaders, not only in the East but also from Kansas to Montana. Many Angus
juniors, in NC and across the US, have benefited from the Ebert’s efforts.
Callie Birdsell Carson stated:
Bill and Jane are two of the most selfless, enthusiastic and dedicated
Angus breeders I’ve ever met. Without their leadership and guidance, many NC youth would not have had the
opportunity to exhibit cattle, develop their talents and meet new friends across the nation. A talent both
have is not accepting NO for an answer – whether it is fundraising for the Auxiliary, coaching teams at
junior nationals or assisting with scholarship applications. The association calls them members, the
Auxiliary knows them as leaders, the junior know them as mentors, I’m proud to know them as my friends, my
family.
Yvonne Hinman & May McCurry stated:
It was a lucky day for all of us when Jane brought her wonderful
Southern charm to the American Angus Auxiliary officer team. Her wit and wisdom, delivered with her
soothing voice and sweet smile, always ended in a win-win for the Auxiliary. Jane opened the door to CAB
Gifts that sizzle and graced our tables with fine Angus china. She gave us a taste of fresh roasted NC
pecans and sported her myriad of hats at our meetings!
As for Bill, he was always there helping. He regularly packed the
Auxiliary boxes in and out of the hotels; and he always did it with a smile! And to our good fortune, Bill
and Jane introduced us to their wonderful North Carolina friends.
To Bill and Jane, we say Thank You for all you did and for your friendship! Congratulations on being
honored with such a prestigious award!
2015| JAMES SCARLETT
Over the past 30 years, Jim has been a member of the North Carolina
Angus Association. He joined the Association in 1986 as per our historical handbooks. During this time
period, Jim has served our Association in many roles. He has served on our Board of Directors for several
terms. In 2009 and in 2010, Jim served as the Vice President of the Association, as well as President in
2011 and 2012. In 2010, Jim donated a heifer to be auctioned to help support our Association. The
Scarlett Family has supported our Association sales, consigning cattle to the Spring Fever sale, for the
past 16 years. He has also been a delegate representing North Carolina at the American Angus Association
annual meeting numerous times.
Jim has been a strong supporter of the North Carolina Junior Angus
program. He has served as advisor and has been a member of the Junior Boosters since its inception. He
served an adult leader for the 1994 Eastern Regionals and as adult chairman for the 2004 Eastern
Regionals. He served on the facility committee for the 2014 Eastern Regionals. His son, Brent and
daughter, Julie were both elected board members of the National Junior Angus Association. This was a
result of his and his wife, Elaine’s leadership and strong parenting skills.
Jim and the Scarlett family have travelled many miles and spent countless hours promoting Angus cattle and
supporting this Association.
Jim has also been of service in his home county. He has served on the
board and as president of the Alamance County Cattlemen’s Association. He is also a charter member
of the Mountain View Ruritan club where he has held many positions of leadership.
Jim is a man of faith and has been very active with the Gideons
organization serving as his local chapter’s President.
We as Angus breeders in North Carolina have enjoyed much success as a
result of your hard work and leadership, Jim.
We sincerely thank you.
The NC Angus Hall of Fame Committee.
2014| David Gazda
Over the past 26 years David has touched the lives of many Angus breeders in his service as regional
manager with the American Angus Association. North Carolina was blessed to have him work with our members
for several years as our regional manager. David has always been honest, informative and had the best
interest of the NC Angus breeder in mind. He spent long hours supporting our programs and helping cattle
operations both large and small achieve success. Our members have always found David pleasant and
available to assist with questions, issues and problems. His dedication, honesty and work ethic have been
an inspiration to us all. David’s love of people and Angus cattle is reflected as he travels across
the states assisting breeders and promoting our breed.
2013 |
Bobby Aldridge
Bobby has been breeding registered Angus cattle for over 50 years; in 1946 his father gave him a heifer
worth $100 as payment for a year's work. He showed 4-H steers during his youth winning several grand
champions and in 1955 stopped showing and began his cow/calf operation. Bobby has consigned cattle to the
NCAA Spring Fever Sale for years and has consigned bulls to the Red House, Butner, Salisbury and Clinton
bull test stations. Bobby has consistently sold either top indexing or top selling bulls at the test
station bull sales. Bobby is also a long-time member of the North Carolina Cattlemen's Association and was
a Caswell County commissioner for 20 years.
2012 | William
(Bill) Sanders
Bill Sanders' grandfather acquired Crantock Farm in Smithfield in 1924 and in 1957 it passed down to Bill
and his sister and he began purchasing Angus cattle. Over the years; he became interested in artificial
breeding to improve his herd of over 150 head. Although a businessman in Raleigh who owned several
businesses and served on numerous committees and boards; the cattle became a major interest. The North
Carolina Junior Angus Association became one of his main Angus interest. After his death in 1994; in his
memory, his family established the William M Sanders III Scholarship Fund to provide scholarships to
members of the NCJAA who are high school seniors and are interested in continuing their education.
2011 | Roger
Lane
Roger grew up on a farm in Gates County where his parents grew corn, cotton, soybeans, peanuts, hogs and
cattle. He farmed with his father until he passed away in 1979. In the early 80s, he began replacing his
commercial cattle with registered Angus cattle. D.S. Moss offered Roger a partnership in his long running
D.S. Moss Farm Bull Sale. After D.S. retired, Roger and partners J.F. Lancaster and Marty Rooker have
continued this sale (now knows as "The Partner's Sale) still on the first Saturday in December and
the longest running sale in North Carolina. One of Roger's main projects as president was to solidify
relationships between the North Carolina Angus Association, the Junior Association and the Auxiliary
Association. Roger served as president of North Carolina Angus Association in 2001 and 2002.
2010 | J.F.
Lancaster
J.F served as President of North Carolina Angus Association in 2005 and 2006 and was a promoter of Angus
cattle and beef industry causes in North Carolina, J.F. also served as President of the North Carolina
Cattlemen's Association in 2008. In 2007, J.F. and Carolyn (Ann Angus Farms) donated a heifer to be sold
at the North Carolina Angus Association Spring Fever Sale with proceeds going to the Endowment for
Excellence. In 2004, J.F., Roger Lane and Marty Rooker donated a heifer to be sold at their Partner's Sale
with proceeds going to the North Carolina Angus Association.
2008 | Joe
Haynes
Joe grew up on a dairy and tobacco farm in Davidson County and was active in the Boys Scouts and became an
Eagle Scout and Assistant Scout Master. A 1956 graduate of North Carolina State University with a degree
in Vocational Agriculture, he taught one year before being drafter in the Korean conflict. Upon discharge
he joined FCX-Southern States and retired in 1993 as a regional manager with over thirty-three years
service. An avid supporter of North Carolina Angus Association he served as president in 1999 and 2000 and
is always willing to help out and support the Association. Joe is also an active member of the North
Carolina and Iredell Cattlemen's Associations.
2006 | Dr.
Phil Goodson
Dr. Phil Goodson has been on the Board of Directors of the NCAA for several terms and was president of the
N. C. Angus Association in Goodson's Springfield Angus Farm is located in Franklin County.
2004 | Dr.
Ray Harvey
Even though he didn't own an Angus cow, Dr. Ray Harvey served the North Carolina Angus Association in many
ways. He was a member of the Board of Directors for several terms. As Professor of Animal Science of the
Animal Science Department at N. C. State University and "in charge" of the NCSU Angus herd, he
hosted several NCAA Field Days and freely gave of his advice and knowledge to Angus breeders who sought
his expertise.
2003 | Mary
Ellen Boyd
The first woman to be president of the N. C. Angus Association, Mary Ellen Boyd, owner of Lakeplace Farms
in Vance County, served on the Board of Directors of the Association and was a delegate to the American
Angus Association Annual Meeting.
2003 | James
D. McCauley
In 1965, Jim McCauley began his Angus career with four bred cows. From that simple beginning at Alamc Farm
in Alamance County, Jim's herd grew in numbers and prestige. His cattle excelled in the show ring and on
the farm. McCauley served as President of the NCAA in 1977 and 1978. He has served many years on the Board
of Directors, as chairman of the Spring Fever Sale, and as a delegate to the American Angus Association
Annual Meeting. McCauley graciously hosted the NCAA Field Day in 1982.
2002 |
Johnnie James Bridges
Johnnie Bridges was president of the N. C. Angus Association in 1971. Johnnie was owner and operator of
Crest Angus Farm in Shelby NC. He was instrumental in increasing the interest in Angus cattle and
membership participation in Cleveland County. His family was active in the show ring on a local and
regional level, and he introduced larger framed Angus cattle to North Carolina and the southeast. Many of
Crest Angus cattle were purchased from western U. S. breeders. Johnnie also left his mark on the N. C.
graded bull sales by having top selling bulls.
2001 | James
I. Smith
Janastci, owned by James I. Smith, is located in Granville County. Smith, who joined the NCAA in 1973,
served as president of the NCAA in 1980 and 1981 and on the Board of Directors for several terms. Smith
and his wife, Nancy, edited and published the Angus handbook for four years. Smith has been a delegate to
the American Angus Association Annual Meeting many times and has been a supporter of youth activities.
2000 | Robert
Hipps
Robert Hipps whose Angus Farm is located in the beautiful mountain country of Ashe County, was a member of
the Board of Directors of the N. C. Angus Association. He was a delegate to the American Angus Association
Annual Meeting. Hipps led many Angus breeders in western North Carolina to join the Association after the
demise of the Western N. C. Angus Association.
2000 | Bette
Laursen
In 1981, Bette Laursen purchased her first registered Angus cows and became a member of the North Carolina
Angus Association. In 1987, she was elected to the Board of Directors and later that same year she became
Secretary-Treasurer of the Association. During her 6 year tenure, her title was changed to Executive
Secretary. Laursen has been a member of the Board of Directors for many terms and attended the American
Angus Association Annual Meeting as chairman of the North Carolina delegation for many years. She planned
and directed many trips for NCAA members to travel out west to visit ranches.
2000 | Harley
Tate
Harley Tate, owner of H & E Angus near Lake Junaluska, was a major factor in the large increase in
membership which occurred in the NCAA during the 80's. He and Robert Hipps spent many hours recruiting
western N. C. breeders after the Western N. C. Angus Association disbanded.
1999 | James
R. Fowler, Jr.
In 1957, the late J. R. Fowler, Jr. "fell in love with Angus" cattle and started his registered
herd on the farm where his ancestors settled "on the waters of Little River in Wake County in
1743." Fowler served the North Carolina Angus Association as president in 1967 and 1968, was
vice-president and served many terms on the Board of Directors. For many years he edited the N. C. Angus
News Quarterly magazine and he was a delegate to the American Angus Association Annual Meeting many times.
Fowler was instrumental in purchasing the mobile Angus booth and manned it many years at the N. C. State
Fair. He hosted NCAA Field Days and events at his "Bull Pen."
1999 | D.S.
Moss
Farming on the Halifax County land his grandfather purchased in the early 1900's, the late D. S. Moss grew
cotton, peanuts, tobacco, and registered Angus cattle. For over 20 consecutive years, Moss hosted an
annual sale on the first Saturday in December, selling bulls and young cows with calves. He served the
North Carolina Angus Association as president in 1987 and 1988, was vice-president, and served many terms
as director. He attended the American Angus Association Annual Meeting for many years as chairman of the
delegation from North Carolina.
1998 |
Margaret Cheek
Margaret Cheek served the North Carolina Angus Association as Secretary-Treasurer for thirty years. In her
Greensboro office, she efficiently and lovingly cared for the business of the association and became a
friend to each member. Her detailed and careful record keeping did credit to the association. Mrs. Cheek
retired in 1984.
1998 | Ira
Gentry
The late Ira Gentry was a well-known figure in the Angus business for over 50 years. His farm is located
in Stokes County near King. Gentry served on the Board of Directors of the N. C. Angus Association for
three terms, was vice-president in 1974 and president in 1975. Many times, he represented our state
association as a delegate to the Annual Meeting of the Membership of the American Angus Association in
Louisville. In times when the state association needed funds, Gentry generously donated cattle. The Spring
Fever Sale Ira Gentry Trophy is given in his memory.
1997 |
William H. Gentry
The late William Howard Gentry was a partner in Gentry Brothers Angus with the late Ira Gentry. Gentry
Brothers Angus, located in Stokes County was a charter member of the North Carolina Angus Association.
Gentry was a strong supporter of youth activities. He was president of the Association in 1969 and 1970
and served many terms on the Board of Directors. He attended the American Angus Association Annual Meeting
as a delegate from North Carolina many times.
1997 |
Charles Stokes
Charlie Stokes was president of the NCAA in 1966. He was manager of L. A. Moye Farms, Maury NC, a
practical farming operation. They started breeding Angus cattle in the mid 1950's and operated purebred
herds as well as a bull test unit. They started performance testing in 1960 and held their first P. T.
Bull Sale in 1974. Charlie served numerous times as director of the North Carolina Angus Association. He
also served as a delegate to the American Angus Association Annual Meeting for several years.
1996 |
Gaylord H. French
Gaylord French, Sr. served the NCAA on the Board of Directors for several terms. He faithfully consigned
cattle to all of the Association sales. In 1921 when his father passed away, he became owner of Sunny Home
Farm. Sunny Home Farm was a charter member of the N. C. Angus Association.
1996 | James
McKenzie
The late James McKenzie released 3 Angus cows into his pastures in 1947. For the next 38 years, McKenzie
was a leading proponent of Angus Cattle in North Carolina. He was one of the first to incorporate the use
artificial insemination in his herd. On his beloved Macland Farms near Laurinburg, he raised cattle,
soybeans and cotton. "Gentleman Jim" McKenzie was president of the Association in 1957, 1958,
and 1972. A charter member of the N. C. Angus Association, he served on the Board of Directors and as
delegate to the American Angus Association Annual Meeting.
1994 | Lewis
S. "Luke" Graham
A charter member of the N. C. Angus Association, the late Luke Graham's Oak Summit Farm on the outskirts
of Winston-Salem graciously hosted the N. C. Spring Fever Sale for many years. Graham became nationally
known as a breeder of fine registered Angus cattle soon after he purchased a group of Angus cows in 1959.