Jason Van Tassell is a 2012 graduate of KRIRM.  Upon Graduation, he accepted a the position of Livestock Manager at the Parker Ranch in Hawaii until July 2019. While in this role, he served on the Hawaii Cattleman’s Council and the Hawaii Cattle Producers Co-op.  He later served in the position of GM of Sunlight Ranches located in Northern Wyoming …

McAdams Cattle Company Jim McAdams graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Agricultural Economics in 1972.  While attending college, he was a member of the Corps of Cadets and the Ross Volunteers.  Following graduation, Jim moved to Walker County to become a manager at McAdams Cattle Company, where he worked until 1990.  During the next 20 years, Jim …

Llano Partners, LTD Hughes Abell is founder and General Partner of Llano Partners, Ltd., a family partnership with ranching, farming, and cattle feeding operations in Texas, New Mexico, and Florida. He also actively manages private investments in oil and gas, timber, and commercial real estate.  He currently serves as First Vice President of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and as …