Ray Marxer

Ray Marxer, a 4th-generation Montana agricultural producer, worked 37 years for Koch Industries, Inc. on the massive Matador Cattle Company ranch in southwest Montana. As Ranch Manager for 21 of those years, Ray's innovative approach to business guided the ranch to consistent annual profit and a record 11-year tenure average for employees. Environmental achievements led to numerous stewardship awards. Six national level awards included the National Cattleman's Beef Association Environmental Stewardship Award, and the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Private Lands Stewardship Award. Ray served on several Governor-appointed boards for wildlife, land use, and animal health, as well as many organizational committees and boards. He runs a few cows in his retirement, in addition to his consulting and artificial insemination business, Ranch Services West. Ray's passion, superseded only by his faith and family, is for the heritage of the American West, as well as providing help and encouragement to aspiring ranch producers.