Professor of Agribusiness; Oklahoma State University, OK Derrell Peel is the Charles Breedlove Professor of Agribusiness in the Department of Agricultural Economics. He has served as the Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist since he came to Oklahoma State University in 1989. He has B.S. and M.S. degrees from Montana State University and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois. He previously …
Abe Woodard, PhD
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 …
Trey Patterson, PhD
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 …
Robert Hodgen
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 …
Lee Leachman
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 …
Burke Teichert
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 …
Tiffany Lashmet, J.D.
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 …
Matt Makens
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 …
Jason Sawyer, Ph.D.
Chief Science Officer; East Foundation jsawyer@eastfoundation.net • 361-593-5401 Jason Sawyer is the Chief Science Officer for East Foundation, where he leads the Science mission of the Foundation, integrating research programs within the Foundation’s ongoing ranching operations to develop translatable knowledge and innovative solutions for stewards of working lands. Jason has over 20 years of experience in applied research and management, …
King Ranch and Texas A&M-Kingsville Preserve America’s Ranching Heritage
We were honored to meet with Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp to talk about our ranch management master’s program at Texas A&M-Kingsville and the dedication of the King Ranch family to preserving America’s ranching heritage. Chancellor Sharp, our director Dr. Clay Mathis, and alumnus, Tylor Braden, spent some time on King Ranch to talk about the benefits the program …
Master of Science in Ranch Management-Now Accepting Applications
We are now accepting applications to the Master of Science in Ranch Management program. At the King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management, we offer the only master’s degree in ranch management in the world. It is uniquely designed to teach a multi-disciplinary, systems approach to ranch management, providing students with an educational experience and network of partnering ranches that is …
Video: Register today for Horse Program Success on Working Ranches
Symposium is almost here! Watch the video below to learn what you’ll expect from the 15th Annual Holt Cat® Symposium on Excellence in Ranch Management on Horse Program Success on Working Ranches. This event will be held October 18-19 in Kingsville, Texas. It also includes a King Ranch Equine Tour and Demonstration where we will learn more about the legendary …