Livestock Judging Coach's Corner

Livestock Judging Coach

Johnny Treichel

Johnny Treichel grew up in Waller, TX and has a strong background with 4-H and FFA Livestock programs. Upon his high school graduation, Mr. Treichel accepted a scholarship to judge for the legendary Jerry Hawkins at Clarendon College. He had the good fortune to be on a very successful livestock team that won contests in Shreveport, Phoenix, Denver, and Ft. Worth. He enjoys being on the Wall of Fame as one of the best at Clarendon College. West Texas A&M University would be his next destination where he would complete a degree plan in Animal Science. During his time at this institution, he judged for Dr. David Lust.  Johnny won individual cattle at the prestigious North American International Stock Show. This particular show is considered to be the National Championship event at the senior college level. Mr. Treichel coached at Tarleton State University and The University of Arizona while completing advanced degrees at both institutions. In the fall of 2003, he returned to his roots and became the second ever head coach for the proud Clarendon College judging program. Under his direction the Livestock Team has produced five All-Americans and the Meats Team has annually been either National or Reserve National Champions and has compiled 18 All Americans.

Assistant Livestock Judging Coach:

Ty Gillespie 

Ty Gillespie grew up on a small commercial cow/calf operation in Joshua, Texas. Mr. Gillespie attended Clarendon College and Texas Tech University where he was a member of the livestock judging team at both institutions. A few of Mr. Gillespie’s judging accolades include being named high individual at the San Antonio contest, third high individual at the Houston contest and many other top 10 performances especially in the cattle and reasons divisions. After graduating from Texas Tech University, with a degree in Animal Science, Mr. Gillespie made the decision to return to Clarendon College as an assistant livestock judging coach and agricultural instructor. Currently Ty is a graduate student at West Texas A&M perusing a degree in Agriculture. Ty and his wife, Kati, married in the summer of 2021 and are active members of the community. He and his family operate a show cattle operation where they focus on marketing cattle to 4-H and FFA members.