Seasoned operations and project management leader with 30 years directing large-scale agricultural programs across West and Central Texas. Expertise in managing complex field operations, large workforces, and multimillion-dollar budgets while ensuring regulatory compliance. Skilled in guiding programs from startup to long-term sustainability, leveraging extensive management experience and operational knowledge in production agriculture.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Agricultural & Operations Experience
Schwartz Boys Produce & Meats
01.1994 - 01.2026
Operated 400 acres of cotton production, overseeing planting, crop management, harvesting, and marketing to ensure successful operational planning.
Support 75+ acres of diversified vegetable production, including seasonal planning, labor coordination, and production logistics.
Provided operational and logistical support for Schwartz Boys Produce & Meats, facilitating agricultural production and processing coordination for efficient day-to-day operations.
Skilled in welding and metal fabrication, plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry; well-versed in the installation, maintenance, and repair of drip irrigation systems and other agricultural irrigation infrastructure.
Communicated effectively in conversational Spanish with Spanish-speaking staff to foster collaboration.; able to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking staff (not fully bilingual).
Regional Manager
Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Program
San Angelo, USA
01.1995 - 01.2025
Directed day-to-day regional operations for a statewide agricultural eradication program covering approximately 500,000 acres of cotton production across West and Central Texas.
Played a key leadership role during program startup, working closely with the Texas Department of Agriculture and other regulatory bodies to establish operational frameworks, staffing models, and compliance procedures.
Supervised 150-200 employees, including field technicians, supervisors, and support staff, fostering team cohesion and operational effectiveness.
Oversaw regional operating budgets, payroll processing, and fleet operations, ensuring financial integrity and resource allocation for a geographically dispersed workforce.
Directed logistics across a wide geographic area, coordinating personnel, equipment, and resources across multiple districts.
Utilized specialized agricultural software, GPS-based monitoring tools, and data management systems to monitor field activity, pest populations, treatment coverage, and operational performance across an extensive region.
Implemented operational and management systems that directly contributed to the successful eradication of the boll weevil within the region.
Led the transition from active eradication to long-term monitoring, ensuring continuity of operations, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency.
Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations, reporting requirements, and legal standards, mitigating risks and maintaining program integrity throughout the lifecycle.
Established and coordinated monthly safety meetings across all districts, reinforcing compliance, reducing operational risk, and promoting a strong safety-first culture among field and supervisory staff.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX
Bachelor of Business Management -
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX
High School Diploma -
Wall High School
Wall, TX
Skills
Project Management
Operations Leadership
Workforce Management
Budget Oversight & Payroll
Fleet & Logistics
Regulatory Compliance
Agricultural Operations
Agricultural Operations Experience
Operate 400 acres of cotton production, overseeing planting, crop management, harvesting, marketing, and overall operational planning.
Support 75+ acres of diversified vegetable production, including seasonal planning, labor coordination, and production logistics.
Provide operational, logistical, and business support for Schwartz Boys Produce & Meats, contributing to agricultural production, processing coordination, and day-to-day operational decision-making.
Skilled in welding and metal fabrication, plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry; well-versed in the installation, maintenance, and repair of drip irrigation systems and other agricultural irrigation infrastructure.
Conversational Spanish; able to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking staff (not fully bilingual).
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