Interns – Goat Expo

Meet the Interns for 2026

At Goat Expo we don’t just show goats. We mentor the next generation.

They are the first to arrive. The last to leave. And the reason so many youth feel confident stepping into the ring.

Meet the Goat Expo Intern Team — a group of driven young leaders who represent the future of the goat industry. From experienced exhibitors and breeders to youth mentors and future agriculture professionals, these interns bring knowledge, work ethic, and heart to every part of the Expo.

Throughout the week, they’ll be helping exhibitors get settled, guiding campers, supporting the shows, and creating an environment where learning and leadership thrive. Many of them started exactly where today’s campers are — and now they’re stepping forward to give back.

These interns don’t just help run the event. They help shape the experience.

Featuring:
Ashlyn Reed • Bailee Vogel • GraceLynne Ollar • Karlea Bolser • Maddie Moots • Miley Sosa • Rose Patton • Tatem Nichols

Follow along this week as we introduce each intern and share their stories, goals, and passion for the goat industry.

Ashlyn Reed

Meet Ashlyn Reed, a dedicated Boer goat exhibitor with over 11 years of experience raising goats and nine years in the show ring. Through years of learning from judges and mentors, Ashlyn has developed strong skills in training, conditioning, and showmanship.

As a returning Youth Goat Camp participant, Ashlyn understands the impact of mentorship and is excited to give back as a Goat Expo intern. She looks forward to helping younger exhibitors build confidence, strengthen their showmanship skills, and create a positive experience for everyone involved.

✨ Hard work, knowledge, and a passion for helping others — we’re proud to have Ashlyn on the Goat Expo intern team.

Bailee Vogel

Meet Bailee Vogel, a 17-year-old senior at Sacred Heart High School in Sedalia, Missouri. Bailee has been showing goats for six years and has developed a strong passion for the livestock industry through hands-on experience in the show ring and youth programs.

Bailee is a Youth Market Goat Camp alumna and credits the camp with strengthening her skills in showmanship, proper goat care, and reigniting her passion for exhibiting. As a Goat Expo intern, she is excited to work with younger exhibitors, help build confidence, and support the next generation of youth in the goat industry.

✨ Leadership, passion, and heart for youth—Bailee is a valuable part of the Goat Expo intern team.

GraceLynne Ollar

Meet GraceLynne Ollar, a 14-year-old from Harrison, Arkansas, and the owner of Blessed Mess Farm. GraceLynne competes in 4-H, ADGA, and ARBA and specializes in breeding and exhibiting Sable, Nigerian Dwarf, and Experimental dairy goats.

Her dedication to the industry has already earned her major accomplishments, including Senior Champion Showman and Best Fitter at Dairy Goat Expo and a top-placing national fitting team finish at the ADGA National Show. As a Goat Expo intern, GraceLynne is excited to mentor fellow exhibitors, share her knowledge of fitting and breed standards, and help create a positive learning environment for youth.

✨ Passion, precision, and leadership — we’re proud to have GraceLynne on the Goat Expo intern team.

Karlea Bolser

Meet Karlea Bolser, an 18-year-old graduate of Santa Fe High School with a lifelong passion for agriculture and youth leadership. A dedicated 4-H and FFA member since age eight, Karlea has shown sheep, goats, horses, and poultry while building her own Boer goat herd from a single wether into a thriving program.

Her dedication to showmanship earned her Grand Champion Showman in the Senior Division at Youth Goat Camp and Grand Champion Senior 4-H Showman at the Missouri State Fair in 2024. As a Goat Expo intern, Karlea is excited to mentor younger exhibitors and help create a positive, encouraging learning environment.

✨ Leadership, education, and a heart for youth — we’re proud to have Karlea on the Goat Expo intern team.

Maddie Moots

Meet Maddie from Brashear, Missouri! Maddie has been involved in the goat industry for most of her life and grew up raising and showing Boer goats across Missouri. She owns and operates Bison Lane Boer Goats, where she is hands-on in all aspects of herd management, daily care, and show preparation.

As a Goat Expo intern, Maddie is excited to support exhibitors, work with youth, and help create a positive, educational environment. She plans to attend Kansas State University to pursue veterinary medicine, with the long-term goal of becoming an animal chiropractor focused on livestock health and performance.

✨ Passion, leadership, and a future in agriculture — we’re proud to have Maddie on the Goat Expo intern team.

Miley Sosa

Meet Miley Sosa, a senior at Wright City High School with eight years of experience showing goats through 4-H. Miley serves as her 4-H Club President and FFA Chapter Vice President, where she has developed strong leadership skills and a deep passion for agriculture.

Alongside her livestock experience, Miley studies Automotive Technology at Four Rivers Career Center and will graduate with ASE Certifications in Brakes and Electrical Systems. As a Goat Expo intern, she is excited to support exhibitors, work with youth, and continue growing through hands-on leadership in the livestock industry.

✨ Leadership, work ethic, and a passion for agriculture — we’re proud to have Miley on the Goat Expo intern team.

Rose Patton

Rose Patton is a 14-year-old from Waynetown, Indiana, with a lifelong passion for dairy goats. She began her registered herd journey six years ago and currently raises registered LaManchas, Saanens, and Recorded Grades. Rose is an active member of both the American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA) and the Indiana Dairy Goat Association.

Highly involved in 4-H, Rose shows livestock, completes a wide range of building projects, and volunteers in numerous educational activities. She has a strong interest in animal evaluation across species, including goats, other livestock, and dogs. Outside the barn, Rose enjoys hunting and trapping and participates in bench shows with her Treeing Walker Coonhound.

Rose is excited to serve as an intern at Goat Expo, where she looks forward to sharing her knowledge, supporting exhibitors, and helping educate youth through hands-on experience in the dairy goat industry.

Tatem Nichols

Meet Tatem Nichols, a returning Goat Expo intern with three years of experience and a true heart for people. Through her time as an intern, Tatem has grown in confidence and leadership while helping others feel welcomed, included, and excited to be part of the goat industry.

Known as the “welcome wagon,” Tatem is always ready to connect with new exhibitors, lend a hand, and create a positive experience for everyone involved. She thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces new challenges, and is passionate about helping others discover a love for showing goats—just like she did.

✨ Energy, leadership, and connection—Tatem brings it all to the Goat Expo intern team.