Liz Wilcox, Managing Editor

Liz Tovar has a passion for graphic design, photography, writing and agriculture, and combines these talents effectively in her position as editor of The American Brahman Review®. She has several years experience in the print publishing business, including award winning editorships at other publications prior to joining The American Brahman Review® team. She is a master at Photoshop and InDesign, and loves talking with clients and Brahman breeders regarding their advertising projects with the magazine. In addition to her interest in the cattle business, Liz enjoys horses, golf, and music.  To contact Liz directly, e-mail liz@brahmanreview.com.

Stacey Shanks, Design, Photography & Layout

Stacey Reiners Shanks brings a world of Brahman experience to her position as associate editor of The American Brahman Review®.  In the 1990s, Stacey grew up showing Brahman cattle in Louisiana with her sisters. This trio exhibited numerous championships at state and national junior Brahman shows around the country. Through her involvement in AJBA and LJBA, Stacey met her future husband, Brandon Shanks, who is the grandson of legendary Brahman cattle marketing expert Johnny Joyce. In addition to her position at the magazine, Stacey owns a photography business where she has photographed several junior Brahman exhibitors. She and her husband have two sons, Sully and Rayne, who are future Brahman showmen themselves. To get in touch with Stacey, you can email her at stacey@brahmanreview.com.

Tricia Potts, Advertising Sales Director

Tricia Potts is a tried and true Brahman fan, except she’s more familiar with the East Bernard Brahma mascot, which is the school emblem of her four children’s high school alma mater. Tricia earned a bachelor’s in agricultural journalism from Texas A&M University, and worked for the McAllen Chamber of Commerce and Wharton Journal Spectator prior to joining the team at The American Brahman Review®. Tricia handles all booking of ads for the magazine and talks with clients regarding their ideas and proofs for the magazine. She also works with sale catalogs and web sites.  Tricia stays busy with her family, where she is an active volunteer with several organizations and helps her children exhibit market swine at the county fair. Tricia can be reached by email at tricia@brahmanreview.com.

Joelynn Donough, Photography & Editorial

Joelynn Donough is sharing her natural talent for photography, journalism, and the cattle business through her position as a writer and photographer for The American Brahman Review®. Joelynn joined our team in the summer of 2010 as a freelance contributor for each issue, and now is our project manager creative assistant for the magazine and Ranch House Designs. Originally from Pennsylvania, she came to Texas to attend Texas A&M University on a livestock judging scholarship. In 2010, she received her bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and began specializing in photography, contracting for most of the major shows across the contract and owning her own business, JaImages. Watch for her in the ring representing The American Brahman Review® at shows across the state of Texas. To contact Joelynn, you can email her at joelynn@brahmanreview.com.

jessica hobbs, staff writer/photographer

Jessica Hobbs is also a fellow native of Brahman country! Born and raised right in the heart of Wharton, Texas, Jessica has grown up learning about the Brahman breed most of her life. Though she isn't experienced in showing animals and didn't grow up on a ranch, being in Wharton has given her opportunities to become more knowledgable about Brahmans as well as other livestock. Jessica enjoys working for The American Brahman Review® and with the other staff members. She is really great in talking with clients and making sure they are satisfied. Jessica also is excellent at working on web sites and doing many office tasks. When Jessica is not in the office, she enjoys attending college, being with her friends and family and most of all, shopping! To contact Jessica, you can email her at jessica@brahmanreview.com.

carole arriaga, staff writer/photographer

Carole Arriaga is a native of Brahman country down in Wharton, Texas! She is lucky to have grown up around some great Brahman breeders in the agriculture industry. Carole too has some experience in livestock like some of the other staff. While in high school at Boling, she was involved in the FFA and raised rabbits and goats that she showed at the county fair every year as well as some major shows. She also worked as a Registered Veterinary Technician at the Wharton Veterinary Clinic where Brahman cattle always were seen! Carole enjoys learning more everyday about agricultre and the Brahman breed. Given the opportunity to work for The American Brahman Review® allows her to express her inspiration. In her spare time, Carole enjoys being involved with her church community and with her husband and two daughters. Carole can be contacted at carole@brahmanreview.com.