Our brand is something I wanted to make truly meaningful to Sherman Angus. Anyone who knows me knows how much I appreciate history, and the CS Bar is a piece of my family’s story that I am incredibly proud to carry forward.

The brand was passed down to me from my Great Uncle and Aunt, Claude and Cindy Smith, who ran commercial cattle in Charlo, MT alongside my Great Grandpa and Grandma , Gerald and Lorlie Smith. Being trusted with this brand is something I don’t take lightly. It represents generations of hard work, dedication, and the values my family built their lives around. Keeping it in the family means more to me than words can explain.

I chose to use the CS Bar for Sherman Angus not only because of its history, but because of what it stands for. To me, it embodies the idea of always rising above the bar; above the bar in customer service, above the bar in the quality of genetics we stand behind, above the bar in selecting cattle that work for commercial producers, above the bar in how we operate the ranch, and above the bar in supporting the future of agriculture.

The CS Bar is more than a brand. It’s a reminder of where we came from, what we stand for, and the standard we promise to uphold in everything we do at Sherman Angus.

I am a fifth-generation rancher now residing in Western Montana. My start in the cattle industry came early, at just six years old, when I began my own herd with a Red Angus female. By my freshman year of high school, I found my true passion in Angus cattle, and I’ve been involved with livestock ever since.

Throughout my youth, I was highly involved in both 4-H and FFA, where I completed market and breeding projects and competed in a variety of CDE and LDE events. Livestock judging played a major role in shaping my dedication to the cattle industry. Over the years I earned numerous awards, including multiple top-individual placings. A highlight of my judging career was being named the Top Individual at the Montana FFA State Livestock Judging Contest in 2023. Just two years later, in 2025, I was crowned as the Montana FFA State Beef Entrepreneurship Proficiency winner.

During my time in the blue jacket, I also completed a three year Agri-Science research project comparing profitability among different frame sizes in beef cattle further strengthening my understanding of efficient and productive cow herds.

Today, I continue to give back to the industry that raised me. I am an active member of the Mission Valley FFA Alumni, volunteering my time to support the next generation of agricultural leaders. I also serve as the youngest member of the Board of Directors for the Western Montana Stockman’s Association.

In my free time, you can usually find me studying past genetics, reviewing sale catalogues, and researching programs across the country always looking for cattle that will move Sherman Angus forward in quality, consistency, and performance.

Your Friend, 

Coleton Sherman

Sherman Angus wouldn’t be what it is today without the people who have stood behind me since the very beginning, my family. From working cows to farming acres, every part of this operation has their fingerprints on it.

My parents, Cody and Libby Sherman, have supported every dream, every goal, and every wild idea I’ve chased. My mom has endured countless conversations about the next cow I want to buy, and my dad has answered more of my industry questions than anyone should ever have to. Their patience, guidance, and belief in me are the foundation this operation was built on.

I’m also beyond grateful for my siblings, Tristan and Kiara, who have weathered more of my plans and cattle schemes than most people could imagine. Whether I was convincing my older brother to show my cattle or leasing my sister’s cows to grow the recip herd, they’ve always backed me without complaint. They’ve listened to endless talk about genetics, lineage, and breeding decisions and they still show up with support.

Sherman Angus is truly a family operation. It takes all of us, our time, our effort, and our passion to keep moving toward the future I envision for this herd.

So this is my genuine thank you. Not just for the help in the day to day or for tolerating my nonstop talk about cattle, but for being the people who shaped me, strengthened me, and continue to walk beside me as Sherman Angus grows. I’m proud of where we’re headed and even more proud that we’re doing it together.