BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our Board of Directors is comprised of landowners who directly deal with all the issues of land ownership on a daily basis and have a vested interest in protecting their own lands and homes as well as those of all our members. They meet each quarter to discuss, update, and highlight the most pressing issues in order to keep our members informed and up to date on current issues regarding the legislature and private land ownership.
Othal E. Brand, Jr.
Businessman and elected official, Othal E Brand, Jr. has lived in McAllen, in the Rio Grande Valley of south Texas for over 64 years. He graduated from Texas Christian University in 1976. Mr. Brand worked for the family business, Griffin & Brand and Trophy International for over 30 years. The companies were the ...
James Clement, III
James Clement III is a Texas rancher and the Senior Vice President of Grass and Rangeland at EarthOptics, a leader in soil measurement and mapping. With a family legacy of over 400 years in ranching and 20 years of experience in the industry and AgTech, he is dedicated to sustainable agriculture. He also proudly served as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps and continues to serve in the reserves. James is passionate is advancing practices that benefit and protect our land for future generations.
Alice G. K. K. East
Alice G. K. K. East is a longtime rancher from Brooks, Kenedy, and Hidalgo Counties. She oversees the business portion of her family’s ranch, which she shares with her two siblings. Alice has served on the boards of Alice National Bank, the Valley Land Fund and the Museum of South Texas History in...