 Wife - Carrie Ann Lowderman Children – Rhett, 5 years old Reside in Macomb, Illinois |
Monte
W. Lowderman
Monte is a 2nd
generation auctioneer and the 3rd generation of the
Family in marketing. He grew up in the auction and livestock business
helping his family and working for Lowderman and Williams Auction
Service; a partnership between Jack and Sherry Lowderman and Tommy and
Trudy Williams. 1986 Graduate of Macomb Sr. High School 1990 Graduate of Western Illinois University (B.S. Ag-Business) 1987 Graduate of Missouri Auction School at the age of 19 A second generation auctioneer. Currently, Monte is involved in the family auction business, Lowderman Auction Company, and serves as an auctioneer for Williams and Williams. In addition, he serves as auctioneer at many purebred cattle sales and events throughout the country involving Hereford, Angus, Charolais and Simmental Breeders. His great grandfather, Chet Jennings, built, owned and operated Jennings Sale Co., one of the largest weekly livestock markets in Illinois. His grandfather Wayne Lowderman was in the livestock and real estate business and grandfather, Wayne Moore, raised Hereford cattle and farmed. Growing up, Mom would pack Monte and his 3 brothers into the car and travel to the livestock market where his dad was auctioneering that day. It was, and still is a family oriented atmosphere. During the 1970’s and 1980’s the family would travel each June to the World Auctioneer Championships sponsored by the Livestock Marketing Association; watching and supporting father Jack as a contestant and eventual many time division champion and top 10 finalist. With 4 boys in the family, there was never a dull moment, and the home was always a playground. The Lowderman boys would play “auction” by using balloons, marbles and golf balls as pigs and cattle. One would serve as the auctioneer, and the others as ringmen. Monte is also a partner of Lowderman Cattle Company, a family owned Hereford breeding cattle operation; having raised Hereford cattle for over 3 generations and exhibited at the Illinois state fair and all of the major shows including: Denver, Louisville, Kansas City and Jackson, Mississippi. Most recently, the National Champion Hereford female, at the 100th anniversary of the National Western Stock show was raised by Lowderman Cattle Company. |
| Community Served 3 terms as elder for Ebenezer Presbyterian Church now Scotland Trinity Church. Auctioneer for community events and benefits to include: Ducks Unlimited, Western Illinois University Purple and Gold Gala supporting the WIU athletic department, Miss Macomb Pageant, West Prairie FFA scholarship benefit, Peoria Youth Farm and worthy individuals. Served as Auctioneer for the Governor’s Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair, the highlight of which was to sell the Champion Steer for an all time record high. Served as Auctioneer for the Hereford Youth Foundation of America, that is dedicated exclusively to scholarship and educational support of youth in the business of raising Hereford cattle. Served as MC and announcer at several past National and Junior National Livestock shows. Served as Guest Speaker at Pride Conference, high school and grade schools, 4-H clubs, FFA chapters and special organizations, concerning topics that include: Leadership, Marketing and the Auction Industry. 4_H Member of 4-H for 10 years, having served as club & Federation President. Named as a finalist in over 5 project area in Illinois, which resulted in being selected as a delegate to National Club Congress. State winner of the Public Speaking and Demonstration contests, and a member of the Illinois delegation to the National Demonstration and Public Speaking contest in Niagara Falls. A 2 time member of the Illinois Agriculture Youth Institute Helped with numerous community activities and events while in 4-H FFA 4 year member of FFA, receiving the State Farmer Degree. 4 yr Member of the award winning Livestock Judging team Member of the Parliamentary Procedure team College Member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity Member of the 1989/90 WIU livestock judging team, and a top 15 finalist Overall in the NAILE contest in Louisville. Vice President and eventual ex-officio officer of the National Junior Polled Hereford Association. Served as announcer and MC at several National Livestock shows and functions. A2 time counselor for the Illinois Agricultural Youth Institute. Member of: Illinois State Auctioneers Association – currently a Governor of the board Lifetime member of the National Auctioneers Association American Hereford Association American Angus Association Illinois Beef Association National Cattlemen’s Association Member of Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Tau Alumni Board Member of the Western Illinois University Athletic board Member of Masonic Lodge Member of the Elks Lodge Recent Honors Top 15 finalist at the NAA IAC Contest. Illinois State Champion Auctioneer Outstanding Service award selected by the Illinois Polled Hereford Association Contribution and dedication recognition from Ducks Unlimited Hobbies include: My work - you have got to love what you do! Prior to making a career choice, I attended the Illinois Agricultural Youth Institute. Orion Samulson addressed the delegates concerning careers and said, “ Find something you like to do that you would do it for free, and then do that job so well that you get paid for it “. It was defining event in my life – that “ something “ is now my career and hobby. Additional Hobbies include: Spending time with family and friends Showing and breeding purebred cattle Attending college & high school basketball games w/ wife Carrie & son Rhett Collecting livestock and stockyard memorabilia. Family, and being active in the auction profession are very important to me. I believe in always giving my best effort. I have literally had the best 2 teachers in the business - my father Jack and Tommy Williams. As a child that did not speak until I was four years old, I am blessed to be in a most exciting, fascinating and fulfilling business. One that just happens to require using my voice. |
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