Are you big on grand drive speeches?
Only as a means to educate or unite exhibitors and audiences. Never to push a personal agenda.

What is your dream job?
Most days I feel like a have my dream job.

What is one thing you feel like is important that showman have gone away from? Why?
Understanding the proper distance from a judge to exhibit their pig. At the same time across the board have never been better in our industry.

Are you big on first impressions? If so, why?
I am.

Who got you involved in the livestock industry?
My dad.

Tell us about your family!
Steve & Terri Cobb (Parents), Leslie & Erick Lyerly (Sister & Brother-In-Law), Jarrett & Ashley Cobb (Brother & Sister-In-Law), Scout Lyerly, Cruse Lyerly, Cross Lylerly, Owynn Cobb (Nieces & Nephews), Jaxson Cobb, Jett Cobb, Jagger Cobb, Jace-Beckett Cobb (My Children)

Pick One: Ford, Dodge, GMC or Chevy? Chevy I guess - that's what we drive.

If you could build a show barn of your dreams what are a few things you would include?
I have been fortunate enough in my life that I did, except we sell pigs out of it instead of fitting my kids’ show pigs.

If you could only drink one thing the rest of your life other than water what would you choose?
2007 Madrona Ranch Cabernet

Do you have any superstitions? Show Day superstitions?
No

What's one piece of advice another fellow judge or mentor has given you about judging that has stuck with you?
Sort for positives. Sort from the top down. First things first, find the best one, then the next best one, and so on. Don’t spend time searching and searching for the negatives.

Who's one judge you would tell a kid interested in judging to go listen to their reasons?
I can’t name any judges in particular, but my advice would be to find and listen to the judges who are also breeders. You’ll find their lingo is very founded and based on reality and functionality as opposed to what sounds cool.

What's your showring pet peeve?
As a judge would be showman not keeping appropriate distance. Don’t crowd me. If I want to see their top, I will come to you. I’m more interested in being able to see their structural correctness, design, and balance.