The Whitestone-Krebs Team
George Lemm
George Lemm and Eldon Krebs began their ranching partnership known as Whitestone Krebs in 1985. George and Eldon became acquainted with one another in the early 80’s when George Lemm began to acquire top Angus genetics, from Eldon Krebs, for use in his Aldie, VA, based Whitestone Farms. Over the next few years, the friendship between George and Eldon grew, and in the fall of 1985, George acquired ½ interest in the entire Krebs Ranch cowherd that Eldon and Louisa had built in Gordon, NE, giving birth to the partnership known today, 27 years later, as Whitestone Krebs. The lasting partnership between George and Eldon has owned many of the breed’s top semen selling herd sires and has built a productive and respected cowherd responsible for numerous Denver champions.
Eldon and Louisa Krebs
Eldon and Louisa Krebs own and operate Whitestone Krebs. Having spent their entire lives in the beef cattle industry, they now focus on breeding elite Angus cattle in the WK program. Eldon was raised on a commercial ranch in Neligh, NE, and attended the University of Nebraska. From there, he began working on some of the nations most elite purebred operations including Bob-Lee Shorthorns in Ohio and Ken Caryl Angus in Colorado. In 1979, Eldon and Louisa put down roots in Gordon, NE, and established, what is today known as, Whitestone Krebs. Eldon manages and directs all employees and ranch activities on a daily basis while Louisa supervises the Whitestone Krebs office.
Ty & Sage Krebs
Ty Krebs, son of Eldon and Louisa, grew up on the ranch and then attended Oklahoma State University where he majored in Animal Science. Ty has a broad range of skills and experience in all segments of ranching, but devotes most of his time overseeing the haying, irrigation, construction, and trucking operations for WK. In addition, Ty helps prepare the WK bulls for competition at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, CO. and for our annual bull sale in March. But Ty’s favorite job by far is raising the next generation of Krebs men, his son Sage! Ty’s diversity and work ethic make him a true asset to the ranch!
John Delaney
John Delaney is the Cow Herd manager for Whitestone Krebs. John, his wife Deb, and children Carrie, Carla, and Josh came to the WK in 1997 from a registered Hereford operation in Minnesota, and now live on the east ranch at Whitestone Krebs. John is responsible for the A.I. breeding, calving, feeding, health, and daily care of the WK cowherd. John is a highly regarded part of the ranch team who possesses an intense knowledge of the WK cowherd and has the unique ability to accomplish an incredible amount of work with minimal assistance. We consider John to be one of the top stockmen in the county and we certainly thank him for all his efforts!
Jack Dahlgren
A fixture that’s as familiar to Whitestone Krebs as our own logo, is our good friend and trusted employee, Jack Dahlgren. Jack is a native of the Sandhills who was raised in nearby Merriman, NE, and has been with the ranch since we first moved to the Sandhills. Jack works with John Delaney during calving season as the WK night watchman, and spends his summers constructing and maintaining the fences at WK and on other area ranches. It isn’t hard to recognize a fence built by Jack, they are straight as a string, and all have Jack’s trademark blue gates and handles. Thanks Jack for all your contributions, and for keeping us all smiling!
Patti Novak
Patti Novak heads up accounting for Whitestone Krebs. In addition to greeting customers who call or stop by the office, Patti is in charge of billing and shipping of semen for the WK. She is the helpful voice you hear at the other end of the phone when ordering semen or certificates. From time to time, Patti also travels with the WK to trade shows and other cattle functions to promote the ranch herd sires. Thank you Patti, for everything you do at Whitestone Krebs!
Brad Wolkow
Brad Wolkow is Eldon’s right hand man during cattle development at Whitestone Krebs. Brad is a native of the Gordon area and has spent his life working in the ranching and trucking business. Brad assists with feedlot operations during weaning and throughout bull development, in addition to overseeing the WK commercial and registered yearlings females on grass. Brad also spends a great deal of time helping during summer hay production and with cattle trucking as needed. Whether horseback, in a truck, or on a tractor, Brad Wolkow is a top-hand; and we appreciate his hard work and his great attitude!
Kami Scott
Kami is the daughter of Eldon and Louisa and directs advertising and promotion for Whitestone Krebs. Kami was born and raised on the WK, and then attended Oklahoma State University where she majored in Journalism/ Advertising and was a member of the OSU Rodeo team. Kami spent 7 years working with the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, and was responsible for the junior program, membership, and magazine development, before returning to the ranch in 2007, with her husband Jake. Kami spends a lot of hours behind a computer creating WK print advertisements, sale catalogs, and updating the WK website, in addition to helping Louisa and Patti in the office. Thank you Kami for making us look good!
Jake Scott
Jake Scott works on marketing and customer relations for Whitestone Krebs. Jake is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, where he judged livestock and majored in Animal Science. Jake served 4 years as General Manager of Rolling R3 Ranch in Oklahoma, before returning to the WK, with wife Kami, to assist the WK with travel, marketing, and promotion. When you see Jake at purebred and commercial cattle sales as well trade shows and conventions; say hi to him, he looks forward to meeting you!
Tim Wood
Tim is the young gun at Whitestone Krebs. He is one of the newest employee to join the WK team, and assists in all areas of ranch production, including haying, construction, maintenance, and cattle processing, Tim isa terrific all around employee and valued asset to the Whitestone-Krebs program. Thanks Tim!
Jason Humphrey
Jason Humphrey takes the reins of the horse program at Whitestone Krebs. “Humpy” came to us from Oklahoma and is the third generation in his family to competitively train and show cutting horses. In addition to assisting with daily cattle work on the ranch, Jason cares for the ranches stallions, mares, and geldings, including those we offer each year in our annual WK Bull and Horse Sale. Jason is quick to jump in and help out where needed, and we appreciate his hard work!