Kim Hawkins is privileged to be one of the founding members of the American Sebastopol Goose Association, established in 2026. She raises and exhibits a small flock of White Sebastopol geese and Call Ducks and attends approximately 10 to 12 poultry shows each year. Kim is especially excited to see Sebastopol geese represented through National, District, and State Meets and to create more opportunities for breeders and exhibitors to come together across the country.

Outside of poultry, Kim is an Inventory Control Manager for Paul Reed Smith Guitars, where much of her work centers on developing processes and procedures, improving efficiency, and using data to solve problems. She is a Six Sigma Black Belt with extensive experience in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Monday.com.

Kim also brings 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience as the founder of a dog rescue that has grown to more than 100 volunteers. Building and managing that organization has given her firsthand experience with nonprofit operations, policies and procedures, recordkeeping, volunteer coordination, and compliance.

As President, Kim's goal is to bring that combination of organizational and nonprofit experience to ASGA, helping to build a well-run, efficient association with a strong foundation for the future. She is equally passionate about growing ASGA's presence in the exhibition community and creating more opportunities to showcase Sebastopols through sanctioned meets across the country.

Erin Crump lives in East Central Indiana and has raised Sebastopol geese for more than 15 years, specializing in White and Gray varieties. Her dedication to breeding and exhibiting has earned her Best Goose and Reserve Goose honors at Central Indiana Poultry, the Spencer, Indiana show, the Dayton Fancy Feather Club, and the Indiana State Fair.

Erin marched with the Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps, where she met her husband, Eric. They have been married for 30 years and have a 24-year-old son, Ethan. In her professional life, Erin works in personal lines insurance. She also operates a side business selling antique and vintage planters. In her free time, Erin loves to garden and sew.

Erin currently serves as Vice President of the American Sebastopol Goose Association, helping to promote, preserve, and advance the breed she loves.

Landys Bradley is a dedicated Sebastopol breeder with six years of experience, working primarily with full curly Grey Sebastopols and helping lead the effort to bring the Grey variety into the American Poultry Association Standard. This year, Landys also introduced White Sebastopols into her breeding program.

Beyond poultry, Landys brings 20 years of experience in theater management, promotions, and event planning - work that developed strong skills in communication, organization, and bringing people together. Another 20 years as a corporate data analyst sharpened Landys's ability to analyze patterns, track lineage, and make evidence-based decisions. For 15 years, Landys also volunteered with a wild bird rescue, gaining hands-on experience in avian care, medical treatment, educational presentations, website development, and collaboration with state and federal regulatory agencies.

Today, Landys's passion projects reflect both heart and ambition. Landys continues to help introduce the Grey Sebastopol goose into the APA's Standard of Perfection, documenting traits, refining breeding lines, and collaborating with others to support the breed. Whenever possible, Landys is also out with the geese - observing, learning, and enjoying the flock.

Bradford Gaines-Hart has been a poultry caretaker for well over 10 years, beginning with Wheaten Marans and Welsummers. Today, he works with several breeds, including Sebastopol geese, Call Ducks, Large Fowl Cochins, Black Copper Marans, and Bearded Belgian d'Uccles. He has a strong passion for poultry genetics, proper husbandry, and responsible breeding practices, and he is committed to helping ensure that Sebastopols remain a breed for generations to enjoy. His flock includes adult and juvenile geese in many colors.

Alongside his work with poultry, Bradford brings more than a decade of experience in the credit union industry, where he has served in a variety of risk-based roles and developed extensive technical knowledge of banking systems. A people-focused person at heart, he enjoys staying connected with fellow Sebastopol owners so they can support one another and care for the breed for many years to come.

As Treasurer, Bradford's primary goals are transparency and ensuring that the club has the funds it needs to meet its objectives. He considers it an honor to serve in this role and to be part of such an amazing group. He looks forward to contributing wherever he can and supporting the club's mission moving forward.

Christal Smith lives in South Central Tennessee and is proud to be a founding board member of the American Sebastopol Goose Association, serving as Director of Districts & Memberships.

For the last decade, Christal has operated her 420-acre farm, raising a herd of Simmental-Angus cattle along with a variety of poultry and waterfowl. A highlight of her journey has been exhibiting poultry and waterfowl, supporting fellow breeders, sharing knowledge, educating where she can, and continuing to learn along the way.

As Director of Districts & Memberships, Christal's goal is to promote and preserve the Sebastopol Goose by encouraging participation in shows, meets, and Association activities. Through member networking, she hopes to make resources on exhibiting, proper care and nutrition, breeding, maintenance, and responsible stewardship of this remarkable breed more accessible to members of all experience levels.

Christal believes that together, members can strengthen the Sebastopol community and help ensure a bright future for the breed.

Timi Turoczi Farkas grew up in Hungary, where her love of geese began at an early age. A nurse practitioner and clinical faculty member, she brings a lifelong passion for learning, teaching, and mentorship to her role as Director of Education and Mentoring for the American Sebastopol Goose Association.

Timi is an experienced Sebastopol breeder, with a particular focus on Buff, Buff Saddleback, and colored Sebastopols. She is committed to sharing knowledge, supporting breeders at every level, and especially encouraging young and future breeders to become involved and carry the breed forward with enthusiasm and dedication.

Outside of work and the farm, Timi enjoys aviculture - and, when she is not busy with her birds, she can often be found wrestling with her favorite goat, Marmalade.

Kelly Dade-Gabel is honored to serve as Director of Technology and Communication for the American Sebastopol Goose Association. After previously supporting Emily in this area, Kelly is grateful for the opportunity to continue the work Emily began and build on the strong foundation she established.

Kelly maintains a large flock of adult full-curl Sebastopol geese, including White, Gray, dilute Blue, and Buff birds in splash and saddleback patterns. Buff is her favorite Sebastopol color. She is passionate about connecting with other breeders, sharing knowledge, supporting the breed, and building lasting friendships throughout the Sebastopol community.

Professionally, Kelly supports recruiting efforts in intellectual property and brings extensive experience in technical writing to her role with the Association. Her lifelong love of animals began with riding horses when she was very young and grew to include chickens, cattle, geese, and ducks.

When Kelly is not spending time with her geese, she can usually be found with her Highland cattle, Silkies, Belgian d'Uccles, and Runner Ducks, or in her garden planting flowers.