Charlotte Cote
We brought our first Texas Longhorns home in 2016 from Rhode Island of all places. It's one of my favorite memories. Being in Massachusetts we are surrounded by dairy farms and we didn't know that Longhorns could thrive here on our farm. We discovered the longhorn world one small step at a time. With some uncertainties we went to our first Longhorn sale. A mere 8 hours away in Culpepper Virginia. We were welcomed with open arms and felt that we found our people! We made friends across the country and we expanded our Texas Longhorn herd. We travel the country to different shows and enjoy the people just as much as the cattle . I serve on the marketing committee for the TLBAA and the beef committee as well. I am thrilled to be a part of the Texas Longhorn Heritage Foundation Board, I believe that the youth are the future of any industry.It is important to provide guidance and direction to help them lead the industry tomorrow! Our ability to help those in need within the Longhorn community is something to be proud of. Not only in what we can give but also in the impact it has on those who witness the benefits of what was given.
Lindsey McEntire
Our family started our longhorn journey in 2020 with just 3 cows and no idea that there was the possibility of having a passion for these simple animals. Fast forward to now, it's not just a passion, it's our way of life together as a family.
Jeremmy and I run our environmental company daily and our 2 kids are thriving in school and all the sports possible, but we always find the time to stop and love our longhorns. We have learned so much about the breed, met some amazing breeders that we consider friends, traveled all over and are always looking forward to the next calf we breed.
It's a privilege to be serving as a board member for TLHF. We have a great well rounded group that work well together and have the desire and focus to help the industry in times of need and to support our youth who are striving to build our longhorn legacies.
Karen Allen
I worked as an oil & gas accountant in Midland, TX for over 40 years. During that time I served on several boards including our local chapter of Council of Petroleum Accountants Society which I served 4 years as President. I have also served on the board of Midland Soccer Association where we organized and hosted tournaments for over 100 teams from all over the state. I currently serve on the Texas Longhorn Breeders of the Gulf Coast where I co-chair the Winchester Futurity, our annual fundraiser which we fund college scholarships from profit from the futurity. I most recently finished a 3 year commitment to the TLBAA Horn Showcase committee. I retired 3 years ago and enjoy living full time at our ranch raising our herd of Texas Longhorns with my husband Bryan.
Bear Davidson
Growing up, I was the kid running around Longhorn sales. At 18, I started working full-time for a Longhorn operation in Pennsylvania before relocating to Virginia in 2009. Since then, I've had the privilege of managing some of the most spectacular cattle in the breed, playing pivotal roles in the revamping of The Longhorn Legacy Sale from its bankruptcy, creating and maintaining an elite Longhorn sale on the east coast, and the only guaranteed $100,000 Futurity, and collaborating with outstanding individuals. During this time I was awarded the 2014 Ranch Manager of the Year award, the 2015 Happy Shahan Breeder of the Year for demonstrating excellence in the Longhorn industry, and the 2022 Jim Palmer Breed Promotion Award that recognizes outstanding skill and imagination in creating positive awareness of the Texas Longhorn breed.
In 2015, I founded Eastwind StockCo Consulting, a venture that has brought me immense joy by working with some of the most creative and exceptional people. Simultaneously, I began my tenure on the Texas Longhorn Heritage Foundation (TLHF) in 2015, as well as serving on the Board of Directors for the International Texas Longhorn Association.
In 2022, fueled by my passion for connecting people with their interests, I embarked on a real estate career and have since had the fortune of being one of the largest land agents in the state of Virginia. Additionally, I proudly serve on the National Board of Directors for the National Wild Turkey Federation seated as the youngest board member in the company's 50 year history. The NWTF is an $85 million non-profit NGO focusing on wildlife conservation and the hunting heritage. I've served on multiple committees including finance, marketing, by-laws, development, and strategic planning among others.
My commitment to giving back stems from the countless individuals who supported me throughout my journey. The TLHF serves as a beacon of reassurance, reminding us that in challenging times, we are not alone.