Judges Bio

2012 JUDGES

Mitch Webb-
He started in taxidermy in 1999 and opened a full time studio in Green Forest Arkansas in 2001. He began competing that same year.
Lifesize mammals and whitetails are his favorite to work with. He has been active in the Arkansas Taxidermist Association, and once held the position of vice president. Mitch is currently the president of the ATA. Between lifesize and whitetail Mitch has won 19 best of categories. He is the two time Southern Regional Champion with both lifesize and a whitetail. He has three peoples' choice awards and one Breakthrough Award. He has judged numerous state shows around the south including Oklahoma, Tennessee, Louisiana, Missouri and Kansas. Mitch is a nice addition to our judging lineup, and we welcome him to Kansas

Kent Reedy -
With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Kent Reedy is known as one of the best bird taxidermists and instructors in the nation. Kent became involved in taxidermy at the early age of 16, and has developed that interest into the successful school he operates today. Kent has won numerous Best of show awards at State competitions. In 1987 Kent won Best in World, as well as Best of Show at the World Taxidermy Championships. He followed that up with a Master of Masters win in the 1995 WTC. Kent is a great teacher and judge, and has judged State, National, International, and World competitions, including a trip to Europe in 2008 to judge the World Taxidermy Championships in Salzburg, Austria. We look forward to having Kent on our 2012 panel of judges.

Brian Harness-
Brian is from Harrison, AR where he owns and opperates Ozark Woods taxidermy supply. He is a national gamhead champion. Also a two time north american small mammal champion. Brian has been a 2 time NTA small mammal judge and has won the world in mammals. Also has numerous best of shows, best of categories, wasco awards, and van dykes awards. We are pleased to have Brian as a judge this year.

Dave McPhail-

Dave will be judging fish for the KAT this year. Dave has many years of experience in the industry with mounting fish and brings a lot of knowledge and talent to this year's competiotion. Dave has competed in many competitions and has won several awards. Dave also runs a successful fly tackle shop right here in Kansas. It is a great pleasure to have Dave back to the KAT this year.

All judges will provide an excellent source of taxidermy knowledge and each will put on a seminar.