The National Junior Hereford Association sent 84 members from 21 states to the Purina Animal Health Nutrition Center in Missouri for the 2025 Faces of Leadership Conference. Hosted in partnership with Purina, the event kicked off with a focus on exploring leadership through a personal lens, encouraging members to discover and develop their unique leadership styles while sharpening vital communication and team-building skills. “People want to follow leaders who stay humble, stay hungry, and always try to find better for those around them,” said Mike Matheny (mah-THEE-nee) of St. Louis, Missouri. Matheny, a former MLB catcher and manager, is also a leadership coach who inspires others through his faith-based approach to mentoring, team building, and character development. Conference participants enjoyed several unique learning experiences, including a hands-on leadership simulation led by the NJHA board of directors, roundtable discussions with American Hereford Association staff, and a “Bridging the Gap” college and career fair.
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