Who We Are
About the KCA
Rooted in the land. United by purpose.
Our Story
A Legacy of Ranching on Kauaʻi
The Kauaʻi Cattlemen’s Association was founded in 1989 by a dedicated group of ranchers and producers who recognized the need for a unified voice for Kauaʻi’s cattle industry. From the beginning, the KCA has been driven by a simple belief: ranchers and producers working together are stronger than any one operation working alone.
Over more than three decades, the KCA has grown into the leading advocate for Kauaʻi’s ranching and agricultural community. From water rights and land stewardship to livestock management and market access, we have stood alongside our members through every challenge and opportunity the industry has faced.
Today the KCA continues to serve Kauaʻi’s ranchers and producers with the same grassroots spirit that brought our founders together in 1989, because the future of agriculture on this island depends on all of us.
Our Mission
The Kauaʻi Cattlemen’s Association exists to support and strengthen Hawaiʻi’s cattle industry through education, advocacy, stewardship, and collaboration.
We are committed to promoting sound ranch management, improving herd and pasture practices, supporting local ranchers and producers, and preserving the future of agriculture on Kauaʻi for generations to come.
Leadership
KCA Board of Directors
President
Waylon Brun
KCA President · 808-651-7684
Waylon Brun is a rancher, entrepreneur, and current President of the Kauaʻi Cattlemen’s Association. With a strong dedication to improving cattle genetics, herd performance, and the future of Hawaiʻi’s beef industry, Waylon has spent years focused on building practical, profitable cattle programs that work in island conditions. His passion for agriculture is rooted in strengthening local ranching operations and creating long-term opportunities for the next generation of producers. Over the last five years, Waylon has also led the effort to return and rebuild the KCA Scale Facility back under the association’s control. Through years of coordination, planning, and persistence, the project has become a major step forward for local ranchers by helping provide improved livestock marketing infrastructure, industry collaboration, and future growth opportunities for Kauaʻi’s cattle industry.
Vice President
John Mattos
KCA Vice President
Bio coming soon.
Secretary
Brandi Robinson
KCA Secretary
Brandi Robinson works for Niʻihau Ranch as a skilled laborer and ranch hand and currently serves as Secretary for the Kauaʻi Cattlemen’s Association Board of Directors. Raised in agriculture from a young age and shaped by the knowledge, values, and work ethic passed down through generations, Brandi developed a deep respect for Hawaiʻi’s agricultural industry through hands-on experience working alongside her kupuna. Based on Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, she is passionate about strengthening the island’s agricultural future through community involvement, industry support, and preserving the traditions that keep Hawaiʻi ranching strong. Through her involvement with the KCA, she is committed to understanding the challenges ranchers face across the islands while contributing to a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable future for Kauaʻi.
Treasurer
Norman Parr
KCA Treasurer
Bio coming soon.
Board Member
Tiffany Parker-Callahan
KCA Board Member · HI. Caliber Farms LLC
Tiffany Parker-Callahan is the owner and operator of HI. Caliber Farms LLC on Kauaʻi, alongside her husband Forrest and their three children. The farm raises registered Irish Dexter and White Dexter cattle, heritage breeds known for their hardiness and high-quality beef, as well as rotationally grazed Kune Kune pigs. The family is developing a silvopasture system integrating managed grazing with orchard establishment to improve soil health and watershed sustainability. As a KCA board member, Tiffany is passionate about supporting Hawaiʻi’s ranching community, preserving working agricultural lands, and advocating for the future of local farmers and ranchers across the islands.
Board Member
Joycelyn Vasconcelles
KCA Board Member
Bio coming soon.
Board Member
Billy Bukoski
KCA Board Member
Bio coming soon.
Interested in serving on the KCA Board?
Contact UsWhat We Do
How the KCA Serves Kauaʻi’s Ranchers & Producers
Advocacy
We represent Kauaʻi’s ranchers and producers at the county and state level fighting for policies that protect your land, water rights, and livelihood.
Education
From BQA certification to ranch management workshops, we connect our members with the knowledge and tools needed to run a more profitable operation.
Stewardship
We promote sustainable land and pasture management practices that protect Kauaʻi’s natural resources while supporting productive ranching for generations to come.
Community
Through events, meetings, and shared resources, we build the connections between ranchers and producers that make our whole industry stronger.
Ready to Join the KCA?
Membership is $150 per member / ranch per year. Contact Waylon Brun to get started.
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