Mission
The RANGE's mission is to cultivate sustainable economic prosperity in the Texas Panhandle by driving industry-led innovation in research and development, forging strategic industry and education partnerships, prioritizing workforce development, and ensuring a healthy, secure, and dependable supply of food, fiber, and fuel.
Vision
The RANGE is an industry-led organization in the Texas Panhandle, driving innovation in the beef, dairy, and crop and energy production industries. We address challenges in water and environmental stewardship, automation and labor upskilling, and data management. Leveraging the region's expertise, research base, and workforce development, we aim to transform our community, promote social mobility, and achieve global recognition for research-driven innovation.
Board
Staff
Leadership Team
Matt Garner
Executive Director
Megan Stutz
Executive Assistant
Andrew Hall
Branding & Identity
Dyke Rogers
Membership and Mission Areas
Advisory Team
Mike Ohm
Accounting
Dean Frigo
Accounting
Ross Wilson
Beef & Dairy
McKenzie Hettinga
Beef & Dairy
Jason Boyett
Branding & Identity
Craig Cunningham
Data & Information/Health & Nutrition
Christine Garner, PHD, RD, CLC
Data & Information/Health & Nutrition
Pitchford Fugett, LLC
Legal
Underwood Lawfirm
Legal
Robert Estes
Membership Relations/Communications
Mary Bagwell
Membership Relations/Communications
Ken Rainwater, PhD
Water
NRCS
Water