Promotions and new staff position association to continue serving Registered Holstein breeders and the broader dairy community.
January 7, 2025
Holstein Association USA (HAUSA) recently announced several promotions among senior staff members. The promotions and new positions, along with the plethora of products, programs and services offered, position HAUSA well to continue to serve Registered Holstein breeders and the broader dairy community.
Lindsey Worden was introduced as the next chief executive officer on June 20, 2024, following a comprehensive interview process with the HAUSA board of directors. Worden assumed her official duties as CEO on Jan. 1, 2025, succeeding John Meyer as the 10th CEO of HAUSA after his retirement on Dec. 31, 2024.
"I am humbled to follow in John Meyer’s footsteps and have been grateful to work alongside him and witness many of the significant achievements our organization has enjoyed under his leadership,” Worden said. “I am honored to be named Holstein Association USA’s next CEO and excited to navigate the opportunities and challenges that will propel us into the future while respecting and honoring our organization’s rich history."
During her 17-year tenure at HAUSA, Worden has held several positions, including college intern, public relations specialist, communications manager, executive Director of the Holstein Genetic Services Department and, most recently, chief operating officer. The University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate also serves the dairy industry as Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding board chair, a National Pedigreed Livestock Council director and World Holstein Friesian Federation councilor.
"One of Holstein Association USA’s strengths lies in the talent and dedication of our team. I am proud to work alongside all of our staff, who all play a key part in helping HAUSA achieve our mission of providing programs, products and services to help dairy producers worldwide be successful, regardless of their role within the organization,” Worden said.
Dr. Jeffrey Bewley has been promoted to executive director of genetic programs and innovation. In this role, Bewley will be responsible for leading efforts in developing and providing high-quality, unbiased information and decision support tools that can be used by dairy producers worldwide to breed more profitable Holstein cattle. Bewley has been with HAUSA for over four years as dairy analytics and innovation scientist.
Jason Ewing has been promoted to western region sales manager, where he will be responsible for overseeing the sales team covering the western half of the U.S. and serving a territory of his own in the central part of the country. Ewing has been with HAUSA for two years as a regional sales representative.
Jenifer Levisee has been promoted to senior director of Herdbook services, where she will lead the team responsible for producing and providing the gamut of identification products and services, as well as overseeing quality assurance programs and the customer service team. Levisee has been with the association for over 26 years, working in various roles within the quality assurance department for most of that time.
Sarah Sarbacker joined the HAUSA team in November 2024 as director of sales and market development. In this role, Sarbacker is responsible for leading strategic initiatives aimed at expanding market presence, enhancing member engagement, developing and executing comprehensive sales strategies and identifying new market opportunities.
Daren Sheffield has been promoted to senior director of performance programs, membership and governance. Sheffield is a 20-year veteran of the organization and provides valuable oversight and guidance to several value-added programs and services that HAUSA offers. He will serve as a steward for membership processes and programs for both adult and junior members and oversees the organization’s governance processes.
HAUSA provides programs, products and services to dairy producers to enhance genetics and improve profitability, including animal identification and ear tags, genomic testing, mating programs, dairy records processing, classification, communication, consulting services and Holstein semen. The association, headquartered in Brattleboro, Vt., represents approximately 25,000 members throughout the U.S.
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