Current NAWSA BoARD

Sheryl Meacham 

Gwenyth Glynn Longwools

Sellersburg, IN

Director term 2021- 2023

I have been raising Wensleydale sheep since 2005 using semen from several UK rams to

start my breeding program. Since then, I am proud to say we have seen some lovely

examples of the breed in our US flocks. I helped break the ice for the breed in many

sheep shows the the East and Midwest showing the lambs from AI and helping others get flocks started. My background and passion as a weaver, spinner, dyer, knitter, fiber artist has influenced the development of my flock focusing on the best fleeces for my product line at Gwenyth Glynn. The Wensleydale fleece is truly outstanding in its multiple applications for hancrafters and artists. I am dedicated to sharing my experience raising these sheep, working with their wool, and helping guide the direction of our association into the future .

Karen Stern

Windsong Farm

Ithaca NY

Director term 2021-2023

Windsong Farm, in upstate NY is home to my flock of Wensleydale and other longwool sheep. After starting with Cotswolds in 2006, I fell in love with Wensleydales and have been raising them since 2010. We produce a range of fiber products which are marketed at fiber festivals including Rhinebeck and Maryland, as well as 'freezer' lamb sold locally. This diversified approach allows for a good sized flock with room for selection of breeding stock emphasizing both Wensleydale character and production traits. My goal in participation on the board is to share my enthusiasm for Wensleydales and help grow the breed in the US.

Lois Olund

Blakesley Creek Farm

 Philomath, OR  

Director term 2021-2023

 I have been a member of NAWSA since it began and have raised Wensleydales since the first 50% lambs hit the ground. At one point, I had 80 Wensleydales in my fields, but lately run only a few dozen as I get older, smarter and crankier. I sell fleeces, roving and yarn through my fiber business, teach fiber art classes on my farm and in the local schools. I offer free field trips to share about our lovely sheep and run a sheepherder wagon Airbnb where I give quick lessons about fiber to anyone willing to listen. I was previously NAWSA treasurer for several years. I would be honored to rejoin the board, but this time as a general member. 

Nanette Leaman

Wild Rose Farm

Oak Harbor, WA

Director term 2021-2023

 I am a fiber artist working primarily in wool and silk using various surface design techniques including botanical printing, creating one of a kind wearables  and art pieces.  I am the mother of 4 daughters and 5 grand children. My husband, a veterinarian, and I have owned and operated a veterinary clinic for 40 years, having sheep this entire time. 12 years ago we got started with Wensleydales. We have strived through up breeding, both with AI and natural breeding to establish a really lovely flock. We raise both natural colored and white Wensleydales.
 We also raise Teeswaters and have dipped our toes into the Swiss Valais as well.

I live on Whidbey Island in  the Puget Sound area of Washington state.    

Virginia Scholomiti

The Yellowfarm

Delanson NY

Director term 2019-2021

Virginia has been breeding and upgrading her Wensleydales flock since 2005. She and her husband run The Yellowfarm in upstate NY and are thrilled with the breed and the fiber. I would like to see the Association broaden it's base, continue to stimulate lots of enthusiasm for the breed, and serve as an educational conduit for all the diverse qualities that this fabulous long wool breed offers.

 Wendy hugged her first sheep in the fall of 2003 and the rest is history. She and her husband, Chris now raise 39 breeds of fiber animals (including the elegant and magnificent Wensleydale) just for their fleeces. Wendy focuses her effort on the promotion of the less-known and rare breeds of sheep and goats to anyone who will listen and sells their fiber products up and down the west coast of the US