Board member Joe Brhlik was elected for a first term on the Executive Committee. Officers elected to serve for the 2026 / 2027 fiscal year include: Chairman, Philip C. Williamson; President, Matthew R. Carter; Vice President, Charlie Geren; Vice President, Scott Kleberg; Secretary, Elaine B. Agather; Treasurer, Randy Rodgers; Chairman Emeritus, Edward P. Bass; President Emeritus, Bradford S. Barnes. Board members elected to serve on the Executive Committee for 2026 / 2027 include: Elaine B. Agather; William C. Anderson; Larry Anfin; Bradford S. Barnes; Edward P. Bass; Joe Brhlik; Matthew R. Carter; Doug Cassidy; Charlie Geren; Deborah Johnson Head; Kate Johnson; Dee Kelly, Jr.; Scott Kleberg; Brian Luig; Robert H. Merrill; J.C. Pace, III; Trent Prim; F.D. (Trey) Quinn, III; Randy Rogers; Charles W. Royer, III; Mike Sands; Philip L. Schutts; Mary Margaret Sterling; Theo Thompson; Michael D. Warner; Randy Watson; and Philip C. Williamson. Board members elevated to Honorary Vice President include (L to R): John P. Boswell; Thomas B. Saunders, V; Eddie Sandoval, III; J.R. Williams, III. SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION AND LIVESTOCK SHOW HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING While the vendors, exhibitors and most volunteers pack up and leave when the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR) ends during the first week in February, there remains a steady stream of activity for another pending deadline – the FWSSR’s annual business meeting. On the fourth Tuesday in April, the board of directors and membership that govern the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show meet at the Amon G. Carter, Jr. Exhibits Hall to conduct official business for the annual event. Like most major livestock shows, FWSSR is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization with legal responsibilities not unlike a for-profit corporation. Reports (Treasurer and General Manager) are given, and elected leaders take action on matters including finances, leadership elections and appointments as well as other corporate duties related to FWSSR’s obligations and responsibilities. It’s a time to review the previous Show’s highlights, new challenges and lay the groundwork for another FWSSR. A highlight of the meeting is the President / General Manager’s report. Matthew R. Carter made brief remarks and introduced his informative video to meeting attendees. Watch the full report here or view pdf. Highlights include: • More than $10 million raised from Jr. Sale of Champions for 296 youth livestock exhibitors • Extensive renovations to Will Rogers Coliseum • 32,679 total entries / 11,765 junior entries / 4,495 horse entries • $1,235,500 in scholarships awarded to Texas youth • 1,012,925 estimated attendance / 1,707 international guests from 97 countries • New online entry system for livestock, poultry, pigeons and rabbits • $1.55 million PRORODEO Tournament purse • $8.409 million in sponsorship cash and trade • 225,975 rodeo tickets utilized / 95 percent of Dickies Arena capacity • 2,300 volunteers / 17,246 service hours / $600,014 service value Board members elected to their first term include (L to R): Alan Cartwright; Jeff Beason; Christian Schroder; Michael Krupp; Henry Borbolla; Greg Marwitz; Scott McDonald; and Elliot Blair (not pictured). Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo January 15 - February 6, 2027 www.fwssr.com MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS Memorial resolutions honoring deceased members were adopted for FWSSR’s permanent records and presented to their families. R.A. “Rob” Brown, Jr. L.O. “Buzz” Brightbill, III Ira Jon Brumley Arvid Ray “Buddy” Dike John J. Hernandez Travis Eugene Jernigan George Malcolm Louden Clayton Edward Melton Roy Lee “Stormy” Mullins, III Ronald “Ronnie” McNutt Thomas Byrne Reynolds THE FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW & RODEO | Annual Meeting 4 5
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