The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) announced another successful year for its Top Hand Program at the organization’s recent annual meeting with a record number of 57 member participants. The Top Hand Program is MSGA’s member recruitment program that recognizes outstanding members within the association who have shown commitment in building a stronger organization
The Top Individual prize is awarded to the member who recruited the most new members within the membership year. In the 2024 membership year, thanks to members’ commitment to strengthening MSGA, four members tied for the most members recruited. Of the four, Travis Loehding of Ekalaka was drawn to receive the custom engraved Henry Level-Action Rifle sponsored by Dynneson Ranch Inc.
The Top Hand grand prize was awarded to Roger Hammersmark of Roberts. Top Hand Club members were given one entry in the grand prize drawing for every new member recruited in the 2024 membership year. The grand prize was a one-year Wilson Trailer lease, sponsored by KR Rauch Company and Wilson Trailers.
“A big thank you to the Montana Stockgrowers Association and staff, KR Rauch Company, and Wilson Trailer Company for the Top Hand trailer prize,” shared Roger and Pat Hammersmark, Top Hand Club members and winners of the grand prize. “What a Christmas present! We really appreciate the hard work MSGA does on our behalf.”
MSGA would like to recognize the members of the 2024 Top Hand Club for their dedication and support of MSGA.
| Becky Nelson | James Pribyl | Mark Cooper |
| Brian Nowicki | Jeff Hockett | Matthew Pierson |
| C. Thomas Rice | Jeff Johnson | Michael Capra |
| Cliff Cox | Jim Butcher | Monty Lesh |
| Cole Cook | Jim Garrison | Nancy Ereaux |
| Dale Veseth | Joel Christensen | Nicole Rolf |
| Dan Boyce | John C. Anderson | Rich Roth |
| Darrell Stevenson | John Lewis | Rick Sandru |
| Dean Lerum | Katharine Taylor | Robert Berryman |
| Dennis Descheemaeker | Keith Bales | Roger Hammersmark |
| Don Roberts | Keith Dynneson | Rusty Ellis |
| Doug Karpstein | Kevin Arntzen | Tim Todd |
| Ed Malesich | Kevin Koss | Tom Ostendorf |
| Ethan Turner | Klint Swanson | Travis Choat |
| Gary Clark | Larry Gatz | Travis Loehding |
| Gene Curry | Larry Switzer | Turk Stovall |
| Geroge Hammond Jr. | Leoma Wells | Ty Jones |
| Jacob Smith | Lesley Robinson | Vicki Olson |
| James Guercio | Marc King | W E “Bill” Garrison |
The 2025 Top Hand Club program started October 1, 2024, and is open until September 30, 2025. For more information on the Top Hand Program, visit www.mtbeef.org.
The Montana Stockgrowers Association is a grassroots membership organization and is the trusted voice of cattle ranchers. With 140-years of history, MSGA advocates and ensures cattle ranching remains relevant, safe and a sustainable way of life for generations to come.
MSGA Media Contact
Cheyenne Leach
Communications and Program Coordinator
406-442-3420
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