Position Title: Executive Director, King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management Name of Ranch/Business: Texas A&M University – Kingsville / KRIRM Location: Kingsville, Texas Job Summary: The successful applicant will be a nationally recognized expert, distinguished leader and scholar that understands the vision and works to advance the mission of the King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management (KRIRM). The person hired …
Dr. Clay Mathis, Director of King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management, to Become the Department Head for Animal Science at Texas A&M University in College Station Kingsville, Texas – The King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management (KRIRM) announces the departure of Dr. Clay Mathis, Director and Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Endowed Chair. Dr. Mathis has accepted …
Range & Wildlife Scientist; East Foundation Dr. Abe Woodard is a Range and Wildlife Scientist at the East Foundation in Hebbronville, Texas. His research focuses on population ecology and sustainable management of game species, with a primary focus on upland game birds. Abe has a B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries from Rio Grande University, an M.S. in Wildlife Science from …
President & CEO; Padlock Ranch Co Dr. Trey Patterson received a B.S. and M.S. in Animal Science from Colorado State University and a Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Nebraska. Trey served on faculty as Extension Beef Specialist for South Dakota State University for five years. In this role he led statewide extension and research programs in beef …
President & CEO; King Ranch, Inc. Robert is the President and CEO of King Ranch Inc (KRI). He joined the iconic King Ranch in August of 2021 to lead the various operating businesses within KRI while at the same time preserving the heritage of the Historic Home Ranches and famous Running W Brand. Robert’s capabilities are built from a career …
CEO; Leachman Cattle of Colorado Lee Leachman is the CEO of Leachman Cattle of Colorado. Leachman Cattle markets over 2,500 bulls per year and is currently one of the three largest seedstock breeders in the US. Lee graduated from Harvard University with an Honors BA in Economics in 1988. Lee also completed graduate level work in animal breeding at Colorado …
Ranch Consultant Burke was raised on a family ranch in western Wyoming. His father and grandfather were ahead of their time in understanding the importance of low-input, low cost agriculture. He earned a BS in Agricultural Economics with an emphasis in AgBusiness from BYU. He also served a 2 ½ year mission for his church in Brazil. Received a MS …
Agricultural Law Specialist; Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Tiffany Dowell Lashmet has served as an Agricultural Law Specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service since 2013. Tiffany’s work focuses on legal issues impacting Texas landowners and agricultural producers including leases, water law, oil and gas law, pipeline easement negotiation, estate planning, and landowner liability. She travels the state speaking at various …
Meteorologist; Makens Weather LLC Matt Makens has presented thousands of weather forecasts and outlooks to dozens of industries since the 1990s. Makens Weather, LLC was formed in 2016 and grew quickly by providing actionable weather and climate information, clearly communicated. The primary focus is on long-term seasonal forecasts and short-term weather hazards for the agricultural industry. Makens Weather serves global …
Owner and Manager; Maddux Cattle Company John Maddux is the fourth-generation manager of the family ranch operations, which includes 45,000 deeded and leased acres, 2,500 mother cows, and 6,000 yearlings. In addition to his daily ranch duties, he is a past member of the Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition; the Nebraska Investment Council, which is responsible for managing the state’s 9 …
Position Title: Ranch Director Name of Ranch/Business: Confidential Location: Spanish Fork, UT Position Description: We are seeking a driven and experienced Ranching Director to oversee and manage multiple cattle ranches across federal and private lands in the beautiful high desert of Utah, Nevada, and Colorado. With over 1 million acres of range ground and a capacity of 5,000 head, this role …
Position Title: Recreational & Exotic Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Astra Ranch Location: Waxahachie, TX Position Description: Astra Ranch, a family-owned and recreationally driven 500-acre ranch nestled in the scenic area of Waxahachie, Texas, is currently searching for a highly qualified and experienced Ranch Manager to oversee the operations. This job encompasses not only traditional farming and livestock management but also …