- BUTCHERS OF AMERICA -
IF YOU ARE A BUTCHER IN AMERICA,
YOU ARE A PART OF BUTCHERS OF AMERICA.

2025 Team

PAUL CARRAS

MARK MADDEN

MITCHELL WILLIS

NATHAN BINGHAM

ETANA DIAZ

CAPTAIN

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TRIMMER

BREAKER

SAUSAGE VALUE ADD

RAY WILLIAMS

TRIMMER

YOUNG BUTCHERS

SIERRA JEPSEN

YOUNG BUTCHER

CORA GAINS

YOUNG BUTCHER

Butchers Of America

Butchers Of America is an organization founded by butchers to inspire butchers. If you are a Butcher in America then you are part of Butchers Of America. We are dedicated to serving the Butchery Community through networking and training. We hope to inspire a new generation of Butcher by competing in the World Butcher Challenge. We are committed to making a difference in our communities and supporting the local agriculture.

You can support us in furthering the craft of Butchery by being a Sponsor to the Team.

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GOLD SPONSOR

Gold Sponsors are listed above the main sponsor section of our website with your company logo. Mentioned in every Instagram live 3’x6’ Banner displayed at Butchers of America sanctioned events. At least three Instagram live interviews for 20 minutes will be held with a representative from the Sponsor to give them time to promote their company or business. Sponsor logo will be displayed on a Sponsorship Poster.

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RED SPONSOR

Red Sponsors are listed on the main sponsor section of our website with your company logo. Mentioned in every Instagram live. 3’x6’ Banner displayed at Butchers of America sanctioned events. At least one Instagram live interview for 20 minutes will be held with a representative from the Sponsor to give them time to promote their company or business. Sponsor logo will be displayed on a Sponsorship Poster.

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BLUE SPONSOR

Blue Sponsors are listed on the Butchers of America website with their company logo and a link to their website. Will be mentioned during Instagram Live interviews on held on Butchers of America Instagram Account. At least one Instagram live interview for 20 minutes will be held with a representative from the Sponsor to give them time to promote their company or business. Logo will be displayed on a Sponsorship Poster.

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CUSTOM SHOP SPONSOR

Custom Shop Sponsor - $2,000 - Website Only

Be listed on the Butchers of America website as a Partner Sponsor and your name listed with a link to your website or social media account. At least one Instagram live interview for 20 minutes will be held with a representative from the Sponsor to give them time to promote their company or business.

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DONATE TO BUTCHERS OF AMERICA

We appreciate your support. Donate $25 - $600 to help support the Butchers of America on their way to Paris, 2025.

Team USA

World Butcher's Challenge

The World Butchers' Challenge is a butchery competition of epic proportions. With butchers from across the globe battling it out for the title of the world's best, it's often referred to as the 'Olympics of Meat'. Find out more.

2022 - Main Event Streaming

2022 - Apprentice and Young Butcher Streaming

BUTCHERS OF AMERICA
BOARD

DannyJohnson, President of Butchers of America. An organization founded by butchers to inspire butchers.

President - Danny Johnson

Danny Johnson | Owner of Taylors Market, Team USA Captain WBC, 2018, 2022 | Butchers of America President of the Board

Captain of the first American Butcher Team that competed and placed 6th in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 2018.

Determined, experienced and skilled, Danny lead the 2022 Butchers of America, Team USA to a top 10 finish in Sacramento, CA.

Owner of Taylor’s market, Danny graduated from The Oregon Meat Cutting School in 1982, and has since then continued to learn, travel, and polish his skills.

A whole carcass butchery advocate and expert, Danny believes that “A good butcher should know how to feed the animal, eat the animal, and everything that has to be done between those two points."

Paul Carras, amazing butcher, leader, personality and friend.

Secretary - Paul Carras

Butcher and Meat Department Manager Taylor’s Market | 2013 Flying Knives Competition winning team | Teacher Taylor’s Market | Team USA member 2018, 2022 | Butchers of America Board Secretary

A California State University Graduate, Paul has been working alongside Danny Johnson's guidance since 1998.

Paul has been teaching butchering classes since 2010 which include hand-on and lecturing classes.

In 2013, Paul was part of the Taylor’s Market team that won the Flying Knives Competition at the Eat Real Festival in Oakland, California.

With long-acquired skills and real-life expertise, Paul’s motivation is fueled by passion, just like how he says it, “Butchering has been my life.”

Nathan Bingham, Bingham's Custom Meats. Butchers of America Treasurer.

Treasurer - Nathan Bingham

Owner of Bingham's Custom Meats | Butchers of America Treasurer of the Board

Nathan has 15 years of experience in the industry. Nathan is the owner of Bingham’s Custom Meats (2011) and Bingham’s Hog Farm in Morgan, UT. He specializes in carcass processing and retail sales. He consults individuals starting or expanding in the industry to help them find success in small business.

One of his favorite things about butchery is the opportunity to constantly grow and learn from others and in turn share that knowledge. He looks forward to the holidays as a time of year that he can help make the centerpiece of each table reflect the quality and passion he has put into his business and career.

“I feel blessed to have my passion be my employment.”

Brance Brown, Morgan, UT. Butchers of America Board Member.

Member - Brance Brown

Brance Brown - Board Member since 2022

Brance Brown graduated from Weber State University in 2014 with a degree in Communication. He has a background in design, art, small business marketing, website design, video and photography. He is a great asset to Butchers of America and has been in the Meat Industry for three years. He resides in Morgan, UT and works at Bingham's Custom Meats.

He strives for constant, consistent improvement.

Mitchell Willis, Butchers of America Board Member.

Member - Mitchell Willis

Mitchell Willis | Team USA 2022, 2025 | Board Member since 2023

Mitchell is an amazing man coming from New York City with nearly a decade of experience he has excelled. He has a culinary background and is amazingly talented with finishing. Member is Team USA 2022.

Daniel Scepurek, Butchers of America Board Member.

Member - Daniel Scepurek

Daniel Scepurek | Team USA 2022 - Board Member since 2023

Owner of mobile slaughter, KCW Custom Processing out of Southern California. Amazing leader, full of integrity and hard work.

Board

03.20.2022