AUSTIN, Texas - Ernie Morales is co-owner of Morales Feed Lots Inc.  He is currently on the Board of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and past chairman of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association.  Additionally, he is a member of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and past member of the Cattlemen's Beef Board.  He received a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University.  He replaces Richard C. Traylor of Carrizo Springs.

Randy Chris Brown of Lubbock is a vice president of City Bank Texas. He is a past board member of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association, serving on its Arbitration Committee and past board member of the National Cattleman's Beef Association. Additionally, he is past vice chairman and past director of the Hansford County Appraisal District, and past president of the Gruver Independent School District. He received a bachelor's degree in Animal Business from Texas State Technical College. He replaces Rogelio Martinez of McAllen.

Dr. William Edmiston Jr. of Eldorado is a rancher and veterinarian, and owner of Eldorado Animal Clinic. He is being reappointed to the board. Edmiston is president of the Texas Scrapie Certification Board.  He is a member of Texas Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association and past president of the Sheep and Goat Predator Management Board.  He was named Outstanding Conservationist of 1999 by the Eldorado Soil and Water Conservationist District.  He earned a bachelor's degree at Texas A&M University and a doctorate of veterinary medicine at
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine.

Ken Jordan of San Saba is owner and operator of Jordan Cattle Auctions. He is past president of the Texas Livestock Marketing Association and vice president of the San Saba Businessmen's League. He is also a member of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, National Cattleman's Beef Association and the Livestock Marketing Council. Jordan received a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University. He replaces Richard C. Traylor of Carrizo Spring.

Mark A. Wheelis of Victoria is general ranch manager of D.H. Braman Jr. Ranches where he oversees marketing, public affairs and business management. He is a director of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and a director of National Cattlemen's Beef Association. He is also a member of the American Quarter Horse Association, Texas Wildlife Association and Texas Cattle Feeders Association. Additionally, he operates a personal cow-calf business. Wheelis received a bachelor's degree from Sul Ross State University. He replaces Jerry P. Windham of College Station.

R. W. (Dick) Winters Jr. of Brady is a general partner and manager of Winters Livestock and Land. He is a board member of the Exotic Wildlife Association and Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers. He is also a committee member of the Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and the U.S. Animal Health Association. Winters formerly served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force, and received a bachelor's degree form Sul Ross State University and graduated from Texas Christian University Ranch Management Program. He replaces Jill Bryar Wood of Wimberley.

Chuck Real of Marion is the owner and operator of Real Hog Farms. He is being reappointed to the board. He is the director of both the Texas Pork Producers Association and the Producers Coop in New Braunfels.  Additionally, Real serves as a member of Seguin Swine Breeders Association, and as a member of Yorkshire, Duroc, Hampshire and Berkshire Breed Associations. He is also a board member of the Guadalupe County Youth Livestock Show, coaches the Guadalupe County livestock judging team, and serves as an assistant superintendent of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition. Real received a bachelor's and a master's degree from Texas A&M University.

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