Congratulations to Jeff King, Schuylerville, N.Y. for being the named to the Holstein Foundation board of trustees. King takes the place of retiring Trustee Elmo Wendorf, Jr., from Ixonia, Wis.

“I feel honored to join the Holstein Foundation Trustees,” said King. “I’m looking forward to working with an organization that has such a strong commitment to the future of the dairy industry.”

King and his brother, Jan, manage their 800-head registered Holstein herd, Kings Ransom Farm. They have marketed a great deal of genetics from their farm, both nationally and internationally. The farm was recently recognized as a Century Farm for being in the ownership of the same family for over 100 years. Jeff is also active with the New York Holstein Association, and serves as the chairman of the Sales Committee.