Silo Creek Farms
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Silo Creek Farms
Born and raised in Carroll County, Maryland, Bill’s lifelong passion for elite livestock began at age 12 when he first joined 4-H—a spark that ignited a celebrated, four-decade career in the show cattle industry.
To turn his passion into a profession, Bill traveled to Waterloo, Iowa, to attend the Hawkeye Institute of Technology, where he honed his eye for quality as a member of the collegiate livestock judging team.
Bill’s herd management career began in Illinois, where he served as the herdsman for Lowderman Cattle Company in Macomb from 2011 to 2016. During his tenure, he successfully drove the 2016 National Champion Hereford Bull to the winner's circle at the prestigious National Western Stock Show (NWSS).
Returning to his Maryland roots in 2016, Bill became a partner at Foggy Bottom Farm. There, he masterfully built out their competitive show cattle program, capturing back-to-back-to-back major honors at the NWSS, including:
- 2017 National Champion Female
- 2018 Supreme Champion Bull
- 2019 Reserve Champion Female
In February 2020, Bill joined Silo Creek Farm to spearhead and develop their premier Hereford breeding and embryo transfer programs. Under his guidance, Silo Creek has rapidly ascended to national prominence, securing a string of historic victories:
- 2022: National Champion Female at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE)
- 2023: Reserve Champion Female at the National Junior Hereford Expo (NJHE)
- 2025: Supreme Champion Bull at both the Cattlemen’s Congress and NAILE
Despite a resume lined with national banners, Bill remains grounded in the foundation that started it all. He credits his immense success in the cattle industry to the unwavering encouragement of his parents during his early 4-H years, and to the invaluable guidance of the many mentors who have supported him over the last 40 years.
Growing up in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, as a fourth-generation livestock producer, I developed a passion for the livestock industry at an early age, showing sheep and Shorthorn cattle. Through 4-H, I earned a spot on the Pennsylvania 4-H Livestock Judging Team, where I won the state championship and placed fourth overall at the National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest. Those experiences laid the foundation for a career centered around raising quality livestock and helping young exhibitors succeed.
In 2006, I moved to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to manage Heart Felt Farms, where I spent 15 years building a nationally recognized show livestock program. Along the way, I married my wife, Jen, in 2007, and in 2014 we welcomed our son, Hudson, who now shares our family's love for agriculture.
Over the past two decades, I've been fortunate to raise and/or manage more than 20 National Champion and Reserve National Champion sheep and cattle. Today, Jen, Hudson, and I own and operate Fleener Club Lambs, specializing in Southdown and Hampshire sheep, we also own Timber Creek Aussies.
In March 2026, I joined Silo Creek Farms as Show Barn Manager. My greatest passion is working with young people and their families, helping them develop winning livestock while teaching the values of hard work, responsibility, and sportsmanship. I look forward to continuing that mission at Silo Creek Farms and am excited about what the future holds for our team, our customers, and the livestock industry.