Judges

SENIOR CERTIFIED JUDGES. These AKJA judges have over ten years of judging experience. Koi show organizers may request these individuals directly to judge a show.

Troy Head (KY) –Certification Committee Member
Jason Guevara (NC)
Luanne Porter (FL)
David Young (AZ) – Certification Committee Member

CERTIFIED JUDGES. Koi show organizers may request these individuals directly to judge a show.

Ray Alexander (MI)
Teri Alexander (MI)
Chad Bishop (GA)
Gerald Ellison (CA)
Michelle Gravenish (MN) – Certification Committee Chairperson
Katy Shanafelt (ID)
Lori Vertin (NC)
Steve Zimmerman (NC)

CANDIDATE JUDGES. Koi show organizers will need to submit a request for a candidate judge to the AKJA leadership team.

MK Andrews (MI)

STUDENT JUDGES. Koi show organizers will need to submit a request for a student judge to the AKJA leadership team.

David Gabriel (GA)

CERTIFIED JUDGES – EMERITUS

Bryan Bateman
Mike Frady
Norman Call
Galen Hansen
Steve Childers
Pam Spindola
Charles Phelps
Joe White
Burt Ballou, Certified Judge Emeritus