Robert A. Hodgen is the President and CEO of King Ranch, Inc. He joined the iconic King Ranch in 2021 to lead the various operating businesses within King Ranch while at the same time preserving the heritage of the Historic Home Ranches and famous Running W Brand. Mr. Hodgen's capabilities are built from a career of various leadership and investment management roles within the agribusiness sector. Raised on a grain and beef cattle farm in Indiana, he holds a BS in Animal Science from Oklahoma State University and an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of the California Ag Leadership Program (Class 36) and currently serves on the Board of Directors for King Ranch, Cobalt Cattle and Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.