Our Convention Team
Rusty Westhoff
Co-Superintendent
ARBA Vice President, Respected Judge, and Third Generation Member, Rusty has been around and is looking forward to bringing Convention to the Southeast.
Fayth Young
Co-Superintendent
A longtime breeder & exhibitor, Fayth has been involved behind the scenes with many aspects of the ARBA & is ready to be a co-superintendent for Convention.
Joey Martin
Youth Superintendent
ARBA Judge and family focused, Joey always puts the needs of youth at the top of his priority list and that is why he will make an excellent voice for our youth needs!
Kendal Bledsoe
Co-Chairman
As the Co-Chairman for the 2026 bid, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for your support as we embark on the journey to bring the 103rd ARBA Convention to the beautiful Palmetto State!
Rachael Singletary
Co-Chairman
Actively involved with a range of clubs and events over the last 15 years, Rachael Singletary is ready to tackle an ARBA Convention.
Gay Sparks
Treasurer
Gay Sparks has been in the hobby for 30 years. She's actively involved with running some of the biggest shows and clubs in Texas and assisted as a show secretary for the 2006 ARBA Convention in Fort Worth. Gay's impeccable reputation built over the last 20 years of service make her the best choice for our 2026 Treasurer.
Melanie Evans
Open Show Secretary
Trained by well respected show secretaries, Melanie has not only taken over Secretary for the GA shows, but she steps up to assist various other clubs across the country as needed!
