Jim S. Williams – 2024 Saddle & Sirloin Portrait Award Inductee

Описание: This 20-minute film celebrates the remarkable life and career of Jim S. Williams, the visionary behind V8 Ranch and the 2024 inductee into the prestigious Saddle and Sirloin Portrait Gallery. Known as the “Heisman Trophy” of livestock, this honor recognizes Jim’s lifelong dedication to advancing the cattle industry both in the United States and globally.

Through heartfelt interviews with family, friends, and industry leaders—including Catherine Williams Neumayr, Luann Williams, Gary and Kathy Buchholz, Dr. Jeff Savell of Texas A&M University, and Dr. Chris Boleman of RodeoHouston—this film captures Jim’s extraordinary journey. Jim’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and profound impact.

Created by filmmaker Paige Wallace Arnold, the film also showcases Jim’s role as a family man, mentor, and pioneer in cattle breeding innovation. His leadership has propelled V8 Ranch to become a global leader in Brahman cattle genetics, with a legacy that now spans generations.

About the Saddle and Sirloin Portrait Gallery
Established in 1903, the Saddle and Sirloin Portrait Gallery honors the most influential leaders in animal agriculture. Jim joins an elite group of inductees whose portraits hang in this historic hall, a testament to their enduring contributions to the livestock industry.

Portrait Unveiled
Jim’s portrait, painted by Richard Halstead, was unveiled at a special banquet on November 17, 2024, during the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky.

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V8 Ranch is one of the most decorated Brahman ranches in the world, boasting 66 National and International Grand Champions. Established in 1944, four generations of one ranching family work together to breed what many consider the best Brahman genetics on the market. Their secret? The magic, they will tell you, is in the cows. The ranch is renowned for its focus on the dozen cow families with pure bloodlines who have consistently produced V8’s award-winning progeny.

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