Farm & Ranch Club - Fort Worth Chamber

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Club History

The Fort Worth Farm and Ranch Club was formed on Monday, May 22, 1950. Mr. Wiley Akins was named as the first president. Vice president and secretary were W.L. Pier and W.A. "Bill" King, respectively.

The 70-year history of the club is rich with tradition and its roll of officers, directors and members have included dedicated citizens of our community such as Amon Carter, John Justin, W.R. Watt, John Merrill and many more.

Today, the Farm and Ranch Club continues to operate as a self-sufficient program of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce and the current membership consists of approximately 100 individuals committed to making a difference in agriculture.

The Fort Worth Farm and Ranch Club also supports area programs including:

The Tarrant County Junior Livestock Show.

Texas A&M AgriLife and Extension Program’s Pizza Ranch.

Various other contests and programs aimed at promoting and increasing awareness of agriculture.

Our members meet on the 3rd Thursday of most months, at various local establishments. Some are lunch meetings, and some are mixers to provide a networking atmosphere where a broad scope of agricultural programs and information is presented. In addition, the club maintains a Facebook page and you are encouraged to follow it and learn about what’s up next for the Club.

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For more information, contact Tiffany Meza @ tmeza@fortworthchamber.com

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Officers

Directors

Past Presidents

President

Allison Hocking

Vice President

Ashton Dunkel

Secretary

Greg Kimmel

Treasurer

Tiffany Meza, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce

Terms 2026-2028

Jeff Newcomb
RL Feldt
Sonia Benavides
Nolan Atkins

Terms 2025-2027

Jared Hammer
Bruce Miller
Julie Porter-Mayfield
Derek Adkins

Terms 2024-2026

Lauren Lovelace Murray
Kevin Cornelius
Jessica Birge
Keith Reep

Robert Schacher, 2024-2025
Jacklyn Jones Doyle, 2022-2023
Ethan Smith, 2021
Dustin Valusek, 2020
Sherry Flow, 2019
Seth Denbow, 2018
Dana Lewis, 2017
Jessica Birge, 2016-2017
Lauren Lovelace, 2015-2016
Cal White, 2014-2015
Mayna Haggard, 2013-2014
Tim Niedecken, 2012-2013
Patrick Murray, 2011-2012
Kimberly Thomas, 2010-2011
Jim Bradbury, 2009-2010

Shanna Weaver, 2008-2009
Breinn Richter, 2007-2008
Hugh Ross, 2006-2007
Nan Wardlaw Fidler, 2005-2006
Marty McKinzie, 2004-2005
Pam Wright, 2003-2004
Robbie Robertson, 2002-2003
Marci Craddock, 2001-2002
Sue Ann Claudon, 2000-2001
Paul Burrough, 1999-2000
Lyndell Phillips, 1998-1999
Jon Menzies, 1997-1998
Trey Watt, 1996-1997
Walt Richburg, 1995-1996
Tom Crawford, 1994-1995

Kris Miller, 1993-1994
Jalyn Burkett, 1992-1993
Jim Kelly, 1991-1992
Tom Woodard, 1990-1991
Johnny Wells, 1989-1990
James E. Link, 1988-1989
Humberto Hernandez, 1987-1988
Jack Ferrill, 1986-1987
R. W. Simmans, 1985-1986
Jake Schrum, 1984-1985
Frank Bumpus, 1983-1984
Marcus Hill, 1982-1983
Dub Sims, 1981-1982
Dale Whitson, 1980-1981
Charles R. Rollins, 1979-1980

W.A. “Bill” King Award

Since 1994, the Fort Worth Farm and Ranch Club has presented the W.A. "Bill" King Award during the Livestock Appreciation Luncheon at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo to recognize businesses or individuals who have made significant contributions to the agricultural or agri-business industry.

The award is named in honor of the late Bill King, a founder of the Fort Worth Farm and Ranch Club, who also served as Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Livestock Manager for many years

Recipients

2025 Ed Bass
2024 Charlie Geren
2023 Texas Rangers Law Enforcement
2022 W.R. Watt family
2021 n/a
2020 Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate
2019 Kit and Charlie Moncrief
2018 Juan Hernandez
2017 Pete Bonds
2016 TCU Ranch Management Program
2015 Red Steagall
2014 The Cattleman Magazine
2013 Texas Hereford Association
2012 Rosenthal Family
2011 Tom Woodward
2010 James E. "Jim" Link

2009 Edwards Family Ranches
2008 John Dudley
2007 Ann W. Marion
2006 Ed Robert
2005 Zach T. Woods, Jr
2004 Justin Boot Company
2003 National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame
2002 John Justin
2001 L. E. "Sonny" Nance
2000 Lanham Riley
1999 Jake M. Schrum
1998 Marcus Hill
1997 David J. Simons
1996 Don C. King
1995 Dan J. Anderson, DVM
1994 John L. Merrill