About Us
Cowsmopolitan was started in 2004 by Don and Carol Wright, and their daughters Lexi and Ella. Originally an advertising medium for Western Canadian purebred dairy breeders, Cowsmopolitan has grown into an internationally recognized, all-breeds dairy magazine. In March 2019, Julie Ashton and Kathleen O’Keefe purchased Cowsmo, along with HolsteinWorld and its business assets. Their passion for the purebred dairy industry is evident from their desire to continue the work the Wright family started 15 years ago. Cowsmo continues to be a leading media outlet for all dairy enthusiasts across North America.
Our Team
Julie Ashton
General Manager
Julie Drendel Ashton grew up in Hampshire, IL, on her family’s farm, Lindale Holsteins. They showed across North America and…
Kathleen O'Keefe
Content Manager
Kathleen Glasshof O’Keefe comes to Cowsmopolitan with a career’s worth of experience in the registered dairy cattle…
Elizabete Melo
Marketing Supervisor
Elizabete Melo, based in Merced, CA, has been deeply involved in the dairy industry since childhood. Growing up on a family dairy farm…
Joseph Avila
Marketing Coordinator
Joseph Avila was raised in Hughson, CA. He currently attends Modesto Junior College, receiving associates degrees in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Science and Animal Science…
