Livestock Marketeers 2020 Hall of Fame Induction
The Livestock Marketeers — An informal fraternity of livestock fieldmen, auctioneers, sale
managers and related livestock business leaders met for their 55th Annual Banquet at the National
Western Club on January 18th. The 2020 inductees into the Hall of Fame were Hoover Case, Marshfield,
Mo, Alan Sears, Eaton, Co and Jerry Gliko (Posthumous), Belt, Mt.
Hoover Case
Hoover Case, of Marshfield, MO, has dedicated most of his life to auctioneering
purebred cattle and helping youth in agriculture. In 1966, 16-year-old Hoover Case stepped
into the sale ring with his Charolais heifer at the American Royal Charolais Sale. Case
remembers, “George Morse was the auctioneer on the block. I listened to him and decided
that was what I wanted to do.”
For the last 36 years Hoover has been heavily involved with Santa Gertrudis,
Beefmaster-Brangus, Simbrah and other “Eared” breeds, auctioneering purebred sales from
Texas to Florida. Highlights of his career include selling the King Ranch 150th Anniversary sale in
2003, as well as continuing to this day selling Registered Livestock around the country after a
devastating onset of bacterial meningitis left him paralyzed in 1993.
Hoover and his wife Susan reside in Marshfield, MO. They have 3 children, 6
Grandchildren and another on the way in March. Case stated “It is truly an honor to be a
member of the Livestock Marketeers. The privilege of working with so many great people in
the purebred Livestock business is an honor I shall cherish forever. Thank You.”
Alan Sears
Alan Sears resides in Eaton, Colorado with his wife Diane, daughter Abby Kate and son
James. Alan has dedicated his life to the livestock marketing industry with jobs in both
production agriculture and media publication. His vast knowledge of all thing’s cattle makes
him an invaluable resource for purebred and commercial cattlemen across the country.
After graduating from Purdue University with a degree in Animal Science he began his
career with the Shorthorn Country, a position he held for 10 years. From then until now he has
held positions at the: Drovers Journal, North American Limousin Foundation and The Western
Ag Reporter. Alan also had another stint with the Shorthorn Country as well as Dieter Brothers
in South Dakota and Five Star Cattle Systems.
Sears currently works for The Western Ag Reporter as well as owning and operating
Sears Marketing Service. You can see Alan working the ring at numerous production, feeder calf
or horse sales across America. When not serving as a ringman he is either managing the sale or
helping buyers make selection decisions. Alan said, “I am truly humbled to be inducted into this
great fraternity along side so many other talented individuals.’’
Jerry Gliko (Posthumous)
Jerry Gliko was a lifelong member of the livestock marketing fraternity. From his first job
with the American Hereford Association to his ultimate position at the Western Livestock
Journal, Jerry was one of the most well liked and vibrant personalities on sale day. Many
breeders commented on his warm demeanor and professional attitude while serving those
positions. His presence at the sale and in the industry is missed by many people.
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