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 of various leadership and investment management roles, first with Cargill, then J.D. Heiskell & Co. and most recently with AMERRA Capital Management.
Raised on large-scale grain and beef cattle farm in Indiana, he holds a BS in Animal Science from Oklahoma State University and an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of the California Ag Leadership Program (Class 36) and currently serves on the Board of Directors for King Ranch Inc.