Meet the Board
The Board of Directors has been compromised of numerous people with varying levels of experience. All persons on the Board are here to help improve the club to reach its maximum capacity.
Currently, we have several positions available. Please email nationalsebastopol@gmail.com to express any interest in volunteering some time. No experience is necessary, but would be extremely helpful.
As an officer, we expect dedication to your role (this really isn’t much time). Computer work is required, with a majority of it being through Microsoft Office, Publisher, and Google Drive.
Kade Esplin -President
Though Kade may not own Sebastopol Geese he brings with him over 10 years in the Poultry exhibition world. In his 10 years, Kade has worn many hats as a member, an officer, and board member of other clubs, Kade's goal is to be the acting voice of the membership by advocating, and pushing for what is best for the members.
Laura Huey-Vice President/Co-Founder
Laura began by helping her mother Gail with the Sebastopols after Gail’s health started to decline. Laura being a 4-H kid, farm kid, & showing a variety of animals, decided in 2016 to take some of the birds to the local show. At that show she started to learn how the poultry show world worked. With that information Laura approached a few people about starting a Sebastopol Goose Club, that’s when the National Sebastopols Goose Association came to life. Since that time Laura has traveled many of miles showing her Sebastopols, building relationships with other exhibitors, breeders, and enthusiast.
Brittany Sweeny- Secretary
Brittany fell in love with Sebastopol geese the moment she saw them at a poultry show. While new to geese, Brittany has several years of experience keeping Welsh Harlequin ducks and an assortment of chickens. What she lacks in poultry experience, she makes up with a deep knowledge of marketing and communications (both print and digital). Brittany looks forward to getting to know more members, learning more about Sebastopols, and helping make the NSGA the best it can be!
Jackie Masterson– Treasurer
Comes to us with 20 years with Sebastopol's, and wears many hats ranging from Board member at her local Credit Union to managing a mobile home community. Jackie loves to volunteer her time and help when she can. Jackie’s goal is to help the club continue to grow as well as managing the financials.
Barb Rudolph-Co-Founder
Barb started with Sebastopols after falling in love with them back in 2005/2006, after 38 years of breeding and showing Cats, Brittney Spaniels, and breeding ducks. Barb had several Championship wins with her cats, she was also Breed council Secretary for the Nation under the Oriental Shorthair with the Cat Fanciers Association. Barb not only brings many years of knowledge from her previous experiences, but 18 years of breeding quality white, gray, and buff Sebastopols.
Nicole Normington-Junior Program Director
While Nicole is newer to the Sebastopol community she brings experience of four children, leading two 4-H clubs, and working with Junior Olympics to help transport their horses. Nicole brings a willingness to participate with a new perspective and fresh ideas to bring together a Junior specific program.
Jean Ribbeck-Northwestern District Director
Jean has raised and shown Sebastopol's since 2007. She is a grand master exhibitor of Sebastopol's with the American Poultry Association. She has been on the Board of Directors with the Ameraucana Breeders Club since 2007 serving as Western District Director and President over the years. Jean is well known throughout the Sebastopol community and others.
Summer England- Southeast Director
Summer is the owner of Apshawa Acres in Central Florida, and has been breeding Sebastopols since 2018 and exhibiting them since 2019. She started with them after seeing one at a show and being absolutely captivated by them! Sebastopols have been a staple in her string of show birds ever since. Summer brings bio-security knowledge to the association from her time with the Department of Agricultural. Her goal is to help grow the association and see more Sebastopols exhibited in the South!
Landys Bradley- Change consultant
Landys started her journey in 2017 after fostering a goose. She has participated in several clubs, including officer roles while in high school and college. On a regular basis she interacts with professionals and help to run a bird rescue as “assistant” to the founder and executive director. She is well versed for discussing policies and best practices.
Andrea Ball Margrave-Social Media Consultant
Andrea has been a member of the club since it’s inception. She has served as a Regional Director and Board Secretary, and currently serves as Communications chair. Andrea acquired her first Sebastopol geese in 2015 and has a desire to promote this and other rare and heritage breeds.