2026 Junior Board

For more information: Kris Nagel, 618-301-6917

President

Dalia Weber

“The bad news is time flies.
The good news is, you're the pilot.”

Madison Fischer

Vice President

“Pressure is a Privilege.”

Lane Steen

At Large Director

“Talent sets the floor.
Character sets the ceiling”

Ashbee Norman

At Large Director

“If you run into a wall don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it.”

Legacy Murphy

Membership Director

“EVERYDAY may not be a GOOD DAY, but there are GOOD THINGS in EVERYDAY.”

Brooke Calteaux

Leadership Director

“You have 3 choices in life…
give up, give in OR,
GIVE IT ALL YOU GOT!”

Bridget Weese

Communications Director

“If SERVING is below you,
LEADING is beyond you.”

Collin Zuckschwerdt

At Large Director

“Strength is born in moments you refuse to give in.”

Kris Nagel

Kris and her husband Mark live in Alhambra, Illinois with their son Peyton where they raise Red Angus cattle. Kris is a pharmacist currently working for Walgreens and has been in management for more than 25 years. She has been a volunteer for many youth organizations over the past 20 years including Boy Scouts, FFA, numerous youth sports teams and was the Jr Advisor for the Illinois Red Angus Association. Kris attended her first NAJRAE in 2016 in Springfield, IL and hasn't missed one since. As Jr Advisor Kris hopes to utilize her management skills and passion for our youth to build future leaders in our organization and industry. When asked about why her role is important to her she said, "Maybe I can't change the world, but I think I can change someone's world, and that's all that matters to me."!

Junior Advisor

“The bravest thing we ever do is simply to be who we are.”