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QUALIFICATIONS
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Cow-calf seedstock producer, considerable knowledge and experience with animal health products
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| EDUCATION |
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New Mexico State University
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Las Cruces, New Mexico
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Bachelor of Science, Agriculture Business
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1969-1972
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| WORK EXPERIENCE |
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Grau Charolais Ranch and Farm
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Grady, NM
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Owner/Partner
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1971-Present
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• Implemented line breeding/stacking genes for more hybrid vigor
• Continued performance testing/sonar measurement for cutability and quality grade
• Implemented herd health program to eliminate sickness at weaning
• Recently implemented gene marker testing for tenderness, quality and efficiency
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George O. Teel Ranch Inc.
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Hope, NM
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Partner
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1971-1991
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• Provided bulls for commercial cows and helped market lambs and wool
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| Agriculture Exports |
New Mexico
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Producer
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1989-Present
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• Establish relationship with marketers and the Department of Agriculture, traveled extensively in Mexico, marketed over 1,500 bulls and heifers in eight states in Mexico
• Marketing and sales into 30 states in the United States and also areas in Canada
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Wayne Tate and Associates
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Broadview, NM
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Auctioneer
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1978-1991
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• Auctioned farm sales and estate liquidations
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Curry County Grain Company
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Clovis, NM
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Assistant Manager
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1975-1976
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• Responsible for 30 employees, handled grain and sold seed to local farmers: corn, sorghum and wheat
• Multi-managed several operations and oversaw numerous transactions
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| HONORS |
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| 2006 Ranch Family of the Year |
| • New Mexico State Fair |
| 2005 New Mexico Marketer of the Year |
| • New Mexico Department of Agriculture |
| New Mexico House of Representatives |
| • 42nd and 43rd Sessions |
| • Agriculture Committee |
| • Transportation Committee |
| New Mexico Cattle Growers Association |
| • Past President |
| National Cattleman’s Beef Association |
| • Board of Directors, Leadership Tour |
| New Mexico Department of Labor |
| • Workforce Employment Commission, Chairman |
| National Farm Bureau Leadership Conference |
| New Mexico State Livestock Judging Team |
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• High individual honors at numerous competitions
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| Grady Municipal School Board |
| • Past President |
| Grady Baptist Church |
| • Deacon, Trustee |
| American International Charolais Association |
| New Mexico Charolais Association |
| • Past President |
| New Mexico Beef Cattle Performance Association |
| • Past President |
| New Mexico Farm and Ranch Business Analysis Association |
| Curry County Fair Association |
| Outstanding Young Men of America |
| Mesa Redondo Cowboy Camp Association |
| • Past President |
| New Mexico Outstanding Young Farmer and Rancher |
| • 1979 |
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| Black Curtis |
| Curtis and Curtis Inc., CEO |
| 4500 North Prince |
| Star Route 8A |
| Clovis, NM 88101 |
| (575) 693-5007 |
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| Raul Tellez |
| New Mexico Department of Agriculture, Marketing |
| MSC 3819 |
| Box 30005 |
| Las Cruces, NM 88003-8005 |
| (575) 644-3419 |
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| Edward Avalos |
| New Mexico Department of Agriculture, Director |
| MSC 3819 |
| Box 30005 |
| Las Cruces, NM 88003-8005 |
| (575) 644-5342 |
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| Chris Thomas |
| Bank of Clovis, Vice-President |
| 300 Main |
| Clovis, NM 88101 |
| (575) 760-5115 |
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| Greg Martin |
| Contractor, Pastor |
| 1699 CR 16 |
| Clovis, NM 88101 |
| City, State, Zip |
| (575) 799-4992 |
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Wesley L. Grau
3720 CR Q - Grady, NM 88120
Home: (575) 357-8265 - Cell (575) 760-7304
email us
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