Where do you live?
San Angelo, Texas
Where do you graze?
We have multiple grazing operations across West and Central Texas encompassing over 45,000 acres.
How long have you been an ASGA member?
I joined ASGA in May of 2024.
Favorite meal to cook?
My wife is the lead chef in our home but my specialty is leg of lamb at Christmas time. It was my kids’ favorite holiday meal when they were little.
Best advice you’ve ever received?
In a private conversation, the Sergeant Major of the Army, SMA Kidd told me, “take less of the credit and more of the responsibility for the outcomes your team creates.” This has served me well in my military career and in my civilian career since.
What’s a skill you are proud of?
I enjoy team building.
Any hidden talents?
I am a hobbyist Jiu Jitsu practitioner.
Favorite ASGA resource?
I really enjoy the live, interactive webinars on Zoom. When I can’t attend live, I voraciously watch the recordings. The shared tools and templates are a tremendous resource I use as well! I just recently took advantage of the one-on-one meeting with Camren Maierle, and it was so good to get his perspective on some things we are working on! The community there is outstanding and Solar Ranch Xperts would not be where it is today without all the members of ASGA who have helped us along the way!
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Wisdom. It is the only thing I would ever ask for.
What are you reading and would you recommend it?
I am reading “The Great Arc of the Wild Sheep” by James L. Clark. My company, QC Outdoors, raises and sells many of the breeds of exotic sheep mentioned in the book, so it is of particular interest to me. If you have any interest in the wild sheep species across the world, this is the book for you. I think I am on my third read now, and I learn something new every time.
Do you have a bucket list item you are working on?
Yes! We have a plan for a multi-agricultural-enterprise, Agrivoltaics project here in Texas that will involve at least seven new farmer/ranchers or veteran producers on one solar site. This concept is already working in other regions of the US in various incarnations and scales, but we want to bring it here, to Texas and do it big, as only Texans can. I’m really excited about it!
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year?
I am so excited to see Solar Ranch Xperts growing this year, and there are even bigger things for our team in 2026. Be on the lookout for those! I was just selected for a fellowship with Project Vanguard, a veterans’ professional organization in renewable energy. I am really excited about the opportunity to develop my leadership skills and knowledge with that team of absolute professionals in our industry! Most of all, I am looking forward to meeting my newest grandchild, who is due any day!
Advice for new ASGA members?
Jump in with both feet! Get involved. Attend the webinars, go through the website, and use the tools the pioneers of agrivoltaics have shared with us there. All of us “newbies” stand on the shoulders of giants. They may be giants, but they have all been where you are and are in the association to help others. I have yet to have a member scoff at my questions or refuse to help me. It’s made our journey so successful, so don’t be afraid to ask. Someone will help you get started. Also, go to the Solar Farm Summit! The professional education you will receive is tremendous and is only overshadowed by the networking opportunity the conference provides. It will supercharge your Agrivoltaics journey! Most importantly, I know you’re a hard worker, every grazier I know is. Just don’t forget to notice how much joy this business brings you. Being outside, with your animals, in nature, making things better for the future, that’s what this is all about. Enjoy it and have some fun with it!
