In 112 years of Canadian Angus Association history, only four presidents have hailed from the Maritimes.
President Trevor Welch is from Western New Brunswick, and was at the Farm Fair International in Edmonton last month.
"I'm pretty tickled really, I feel honoured. I've been on the Board of Directors for four years as the Maritime representative, and to be chosen by your peers as the President, it's quite an honour."
The last time a Maritimer served as the President was 29 years ago.