Cleere, Bracher, Winters inducted into Texas A&M agricultural economics honor registry
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COLLEGE STATION – Kirk Cleere (’81), Paul Bracher (’78) and David Winters (’64) have been inducted into the Tyrus R. Timm Honor Registry in the department of agricultural economics at Texas A&M University.
The induction, during a reception and dinner at Texas A&M, was part of the 2018 Corrigan-Goddard Foundation Entrepreneurial Dreams Symposium at the Thomas G. Hildebrand, DVM ’56 Equine Complex.
The registry recognizes outstanding former students in the department of agricultural economics for meritorious accomplishments in their fields. It is the highest department-level honor and is named after Tyrus R. Timm, who led the university’s agricultural economics department from 1953 until 1973 during its rise to national prominence in teaching, research and extension.
Timm was known for his knowledge of finance and agricultural banking.
“We are extremely pleased to honor these individuals who have not only excelled professionally, but have also exhibited leadership and outstanding achievement in both business and their local communities,” said Dr. Ed Rister, associate department head for agricultural economics and registry coordinator.
“They exemplify what this registry is all about and reflect the core values of Texas A&M: excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect and selfless service.”
Cleere, of San Angelo, is president and managing partner of Sendero Drilling, as well as C&F Petroleum and Algerita Land and Minerals. According to the nomination, among his endeavors is the founding of Lariat Services in Midland, directing and leading company personnel overseeing drilling rigs, well service units, roustabout crews and other servicing groups.
Bracher is president of Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc. and chief banking officer of Frost Bank, which handles more than $30 billion in assets and has more than 135 branches throughout the state.
He has served on a number of boards including chairman of the South Texas Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, San Antonio Chamber of Commerce as head of the education committee, chairman of the board of directors with the Mission Road Development Center and on various committees within Trinity Baptist Church in San Antonio. He has also served on the Finance Advisory Board of the Mays School of Business and as a guest lecturer for the Agribusiness Entrepreneurship program.
Winters, of Del Rio, has served as president of 1st State Bank of Brackettville and is a longtime rancher. He has been a member and director of various organizations to improve the agricultural industry, including Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association, four banks, Texas Cattle Feeders Association, the American Lamb Board, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Association of Former Students at Texas A&M and the 12th Man Foundation.
For more information regarding the Tyrus R. Timm Honor Registry, visit http://tyrustimmregistry.org/, or contact Rister at [email protected] or 979-255-5211.
