Growing Demand and Introducing the World to Akaushi
The American Akaushi Association is committed to increasing the number of Akaushi-influenced cattle by working with producers who have a strong desire to significantly improve the quality and value of their calves and herd.
Values and Mission
The American Akaushi Association is a continuously growing and constantly improving registered breed association for full blood, purebred and percentage Akaushi cattle.
We aim to improve the entire U.S. beef industry by introducing more Akaushi genetics and premium beef opportunities that consumers are demanding. Our goal is to help our members thrive and be successful. We support all the progressive cattlemen and cattlewomen who have chosen this unique breed. Together, we are building a strong future for all producers. As we like to say, we’re more than prime.
Team Akaushi
Kaci Carrales, Executive Director
Originally from Tilden, Texas, Kaci grew up helping her family run a successful hunting business. Her passion for agriculture and the beef industry comes from her grandparents and their small herd of cattle. Kaci, the valedictorian of her class, was very active in FFA and loved showing livestock. She attended Blinn College and was a member of the livestock judging team. She then earned her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Texas A&M University and was a member of the 2006 National Champion Livestock Judging Team.
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Ramsie Warnken, Member Services
Ramsie was born and raised in small-town Anderson, Texas. Her hobbies included hunting, fishing, and helping with her family’s commercial cattle operation. She grew up showing pigs and helping her brother raise steers throughout her middle and high school days. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Sam Houston University. While in college, she worked at a large-scale feed/ag supply store in Bryan where she grew her love for the agriculture industry.
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Stephanie Gutierrez, Member Services
Stephanie grew up in the Willamette Valley in Oregon and attended college at Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL. She has a love for the outdoors, hiking, camping, and visiting as many National Parks as she can! Stephanie is a mother of two and has been married to her husband, Joe, for 19 years. Stephanie has a passion for small businesses and helping them succeed.
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