Honoring a lifetime commitment to the beef industry, William (Bill) Rishel has inspired future generations through his perseverance, innovation, and leadership. Born | Artist: Richard Steward Halstead (born 1947) Impact & Accomplishments William H. (Bill) Rishel of North Platte, NE, has been named the 2025 inductee of the prestigious Saddle and Sirloin Portrait Gallery. During research for his nomination, Rishel explained, “Since 1966, the year I was privileged to be on th

A decorated livestock judge and trailblazer for adopting advanced technologies such as the use of DNA based genomics, Jim Williams has contributed to the improvement of Brahman cattle and to the beef industry as a whole. Born 1954 | Artist: Richard Steward Halstead (born 1947) Impact & Accomplishments Jim S. Williams of Boling, Texas has had one home his adult life and that is on the V8 Ranch, one of the world’s premier registered Brahman operations. He represents the sixth

Successful cattleman, livestock marketing professional and breed association executive, J. Neil Orth has spent a lifetime dedicated to...

Dedicated farmer and pork industry leader who developed the TRULINE Genetics swine stock that have been sold to 48 states and 25 foreign...

Members of the Saddle & Sirloin Portrait Gallery will be added on a regular basis until all 374 inductees have been represented from 1903...

A lifetime of exceptional service to animal agriculture and l ongtime owner and president of Central Kentucky’s Farmers Feed Mill and its...

Represents the fourth generation of the Brown family ranching legacy and excellence in Texas. Born 1936 | Artist: Richard Steward...

Lifelong Angus sale manager, author, speaker, Angus enthusiast, youth supporter and former American Angus Association board member. Born...

Nationally and internationally the impact and influence of Dave Nichols, particularly in the advancement of performance through data...

Innovative rancher, a progressive land steward, a purebred Angus master breeder, and a renowned livestock industry leader. Born 1931 |...

Legendary Michigan State University educator recognized for commitment to the beef industry. Born 1941 | Artist: Richard Steward Halstead...

Nationally and internationally renowned educator, university administrator, and a leader in beef production and meat animal evaluation....

Auctioneer, publisher and herdsman - Patrick Goggins was an innovator with many talents. 1930-2015 | Artist: Richard Steward Halstead...

One of the greatest auctioneers of purebred livestock of all time. 1922-2012 | Artist: Richard Steward Halstead (born 1947) Impact &...

Co-founder of the highly successful Certified Angus Beef Program. Born 1938 | Artist: Richard Steward Halstead (born 1947) Impact &...

First female inductee and founding member of the Red Angus Association of America. 1919-2011 | Artist: Richard Steward Halstead (born...

Outstanding international judge and stockmen teacher as well as a three time National Collegiate Livestock Judging Championship winning...

Worked closely with the beef industry to develop genetic predictions, wrote the guidelines on National Sire Evaluation, leading to the...

National leader in managing the North American International Livestock Expo, preserving the Saddle & Sirloin Club and transforming the...

From exhibitor to president of the National Western Stock Show, Houston was a respected Angus breeder who was the first to ship live...