For Immediate Release                                                         
Feb. 27, 2006

 For Information:  Burt Rutherford    (800) 299-8232

Wilson Named President & CEO Of Texas Cattle Feeders Association  

            Ross Wilson , a 21-year veteran of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association (TCFA), has been named president and CEO.  Wilson is only the fourth person to hold the top executive position at TCFA. 

            Wilson joined TCFA in 1985 as government affairs director and in 1998 was named vice president.  During Wilson 's career at TCFA, he has been the association's point person on state and national legislative and regulatory issues for cattle feeders. 

            " Ross Wilson is well known in both Austin and Washington D.C. as one of the top lobbyists in the business," said John Gillcrist , TCFA chairman.  "He is highly respected by elected leaders and regulatory agency staff alike because he shoots straight and represents cattle feeders with an intensity and dedication that stands above the crowd." 

            Wilson replaces Richard McDonald , TCFA's long-time president and CEO, who retired Feb. 28. 

            "Ross is a true industry veteran and a highly effective force in industry issues," Gillcrist said.  "We look forward to his leadership."