PRESIDENT
Taylor Crouch
I’m Taylor Crouch from Edgerton, WI. My wife Erica and daughter Halsey (2) own and operate Taylor Crouch Showpig, a small trading firm that works with families from the Midwest on multiple levels.
This is my second term on the WSPA board and 3rd year as President.
Vice President
Emma Lasco Wedig
Emma and her husband, Levi Wedig, reside in Darlington, WI where they raise beef and dairy cattle with the Wedig family. Emma currently works as a Regional Account Manager in the Animal Health industry traveling through many Midwest states. Before moving to Wisconsin, she lived in Iowa where she had varying involvement with Iowa Pork, Iowa Purebred Swine Council, and known affiliates. She is dedicated to growing opportunities for youth in the swine industry through her roles as president of the Southwest Wisconsin Pork Producers, and member of multiple committees within the Wisconsin Pork Association, National Pork Producers Council, and Governors Blue Ribbon Auction. She hopes to continue the growth of the Wisconsin Show Pig Association and the value it provides the youth of Wisconsin through the cross-sharing of ideas and gaining member feedback.
SECRETARY
Haley Wileman
Haley and her husband James live in Edgerton, WI where they raise a few Simmental and Maine cows. Haley grew up on her family’s crop farm where she does all the accounting along with being a CSR at Wilbur-Ellis. She has been involved in WSPA since 2015, 3 as an exhibitor and 5 as her sister Sam’s trailer driver. Haley is excited to give back and keep expanding this wonderful organization!
TREASURER
Aubrey Doherty
Aubrey Doherty lives in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin where she works for Johnsonville as a Sr. Meat Buyer. Outside of work, Aubrey assists on her parent’s show pig operation, Doherty Family Farm in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin. Aubrey has been involved with WSPA on many levels since its inception and hopes to continue supporting the next generation of leaders by offering first class experiences through WSPA!
DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Tyler Cross
Tyler Cross currently lives in Poynette, WI on his family farm where he raises club calves. He currently works as a Ag Salesmen at Carl F Statz and Sons where he sells farm equipment. Tyler shows pigs and cattle his whole life and now currenty helps his sister. Tyler is exited to be on the board to give back to an organization that has done so much for him when he was a youth member!
DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Samantha Wileman
Samantha Wileman is originally from Edgerton, WI where she grew up on her family’s crop farm. She now resides in Monroe, WI where she works at the Green County Extension Office. At Extension Green County Samantha works as the Activity Assistant where she primarily works with the 4-H program. Samantha is a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Education (non-teaching) and a minor in Fine Arts. Samantha is excited to be involved in the Wisconsin Show Pig Association as an adult member.
YOUTH BOARD MEMBERS
Maya Weinkauf
Hello! My name is Maya Weinkauf. I am currently 18 years old and a freshman at Iowa State University studying Agricultural Business. I am actively involved in NAMA, Block and Bridle and Agricultural Business Club. I grew up showing pigs on a county, state and national level, but most recently, my family and I have taken up breeding and raising show lambs and pigs. Outside of the Agriculture Industry, I enjoy playing volleyball and spending time with my family and friends. I have a large passion for the agricultural industry and can’t wait to grow our association to its highest potential. I am looking forward to making the 2024 show season the best yet!!
Amanda Miklaszewski
Hello, my name is Amanda Miklaszewski. I’m currently a freshman at Iowa State University majoring in Agricultural Business and minoring in Animal Science. At Iowa State, I’m apart of College of Life Science and Agricultural Ambassador, Agricultural Business Club, and Block and Bridle. I am so excited to continue my passion for agriculture throughout college. During the summer and winter, I competitively show pigs around the nation and the state. Wisconsin Show Pig Association has taught me lifelong lessons that will follow me throughout life. Being able to influence people older and younger than me is a privilege. Agricultural is a big part of my life and it is my goal to further my knowledge. I cannot wait to see what the upcoming WSPA season is going to bring!
Taylor Maroszek
Hello! My name is Taylor Maroszek. I am 17 years old and am currently a senior at Pulaski High School. Outside of showing and WSPA, I am involved in FFA, 4-H, and am a student at NWTC taking classes in photography. My love for showing and agriculture started on my grandparents dairy farm, where we also raised livestock. I have been showing livestock for as long as I can remember and have been part of the WSPA for three years. The past three years have been amazing: meeting people, making friends, and learning more about one of the best industries to be in. I hope to make the next years in WSPA as incredible as my past three have been!
Kendyll Theobald
My name is Kendyll Theobald, and I am currently a senior at Mount Horeb High School, where I am the President of our FFA chapter. Outside of school, my family and I run a 150-head, Simmental-based cow/calf operation. We also run the Uff Da! Classic Jackpot Show and the Badger Brawl Cattle Show. I have been showing with the WSPA for ten years and I am excited for the 2024 show season to begin!
Leah Maciejewski
My name is Leah Maciejewski and I’m currently a freshman at the University of Wisconsin Platteville, majoring in Agricultural Business with an emphasis in communications and marketing! I am currently involved in my own county’s 4-H program as well as UW-Platteville’s Block and Bridle Club. I’ve been showing pigs for as long as I can remember, and raising commercial cattle, and cash crops on our farm. Besides working with livestock in the free time that I do have, I enjoy playing sand volleyball, listening to music, and spending time with my big brother. I can’t wait to see what my next 2 years have in store for WSPA and I am extremely excited to be a part of it!
Morgan Black
Hi! My name is Morgan Black and I am from Darlington, WI! I am 20 years old, and this past May I graduated from Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, Illinois, with a degree in Agribusiness Management. While at Lincoln Land I was on the Livestock Judging Team, served as the Vice President of the Ag Club, and worked at Bobell Farms for 2 years! I am a part of Lobdell Show Pigs where we farrow 30 sows for summer and winter litters to sell to junior exhibitors at any level. I am so excited to be a part of the WSPA junior board and can’t wait to see what the 2024 show season brings for Wisconsin exhibitors!!
